Reviews William Coulson's assertions that Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow, and he initiated the humanistic education field, that Rogers repudiated his philosophy late in life, and that they owe the nation's parents an apology. Argues that these charges are groundless and provides examples and quotations from Rogers' later writings to show how Rogers…

Historically, some educators and counselors have perceived that behavioral contingencies are antithetical to a humanistic approach to education. Negative side effects and limitations of dependent and independent group-reward programs are described and examined from a humanistic perspective. Interdependent group rewards are discussed as a…

In the last 20 years, the concepts of lifelong learning and knowledge have been expressed in economic terms, losing their humanistic and democratic content. To broaden the concept beyond theoretical-scientific knowledge, phronesis (practical wisdom) is defined as the ability to meet concrete situations with sensitivity and imagination, a concept…

Due to the social environment of China's reform and opening up, as well as China's education system with knowledge impartation as its focus, some college students lack the humanistic care and education of value and significance of life. Universities should plan effective activities to make students realize the importance of life. They should…

Objective: The objective of the RESPECT approach to tailored telephone education (TTE) is described. This approach was shown to be highly effective through a randomized intervention trial for increasing the rate of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Methods: At the conclusion of the trial, the investigators identified the main principles that…

An education humanist discusses how media technology can affect learning. (HB)

Four elements of dehumanization in the schools which must be changed are described: (1) viewing students as passive, plastic, and environmentally determined objects; (2) ignoring the integration of students' feelings, emotions, aspirations, volitions, and cognition; (3) increasing bureaucratic authority and specilized disciplines; and (4)…

Valuing is a basic dimension of thinking and decision making that should be encouraged by teachers of the mentally handicapped. (GW)

Practical courses such as typing, shorthand, mathematics, and vocational education should be included in every curriculum. So should the humanities. It is through studies of the humanities that our young citizens derive some understanding of man's past, including his moral and intellectual development. (Author/IRT)

Recent research in chemistry has revealed nuances of natural processes that allow a strongly scientific yet aesthetically humanistic approach to creativity. In this approach creativity is viewed as emerging order. Answers two questions regarding creativity in the classroom: What is "order" in a classroom? and In what sense does order "emerge"?…

The emphasis here is on the need for affective education rather than on specific 'How-to's.' The concerned educator is the intended audience, and powerful arguments for including DPE in the school are offered as ammunition for persuading educational decision-makers. (Author/BD)

Continuing education can help health practitioners move beyond the narrow confines of their specialty so that they can identify themselves with the mainstream of humanity. (SK)

Asserting that great literature is one of the best sources for illuminations of reality, and of many medical subjects, Trautmann analyzes Joyce Carol Oates' novel "Wonderland" to distill the insights it can offer to students of medicine. (SK)

Responds to an earlier article advocating an investigation of the safety of using computer assisted instruction. (22 references) (Author/VWL)