Interpretations of John Dewey's philosophy by pragmatic and romantic progressivists are outlined and contrasted with Dewey's own writings. (JMF)

This study showed that for college students, both on-camera authority/model figures and dramatizations can be effective for promoting affective learning via televised instruction. It also confirmed the importance of considering interactions between presentation method, learning characteristics, and subject matter. (Author/JEG)

Human and material resources are available for the promotion of affective learning. Identifies many of these sources and delineates their uses. (Editor/RK)

Some misconceptions surrounding the question of a behavioral or an anti-behavioral methodology for instructional psychology are examined. A behavioral approach is recommended in the absence of viable operationalized alternatives. (Editor)

The goal of teacher education should be the production of a skilled, humane, self-directed promoter of learning, who can continually adapt and innovate in a changing world. (MB)

Discusses the value of self-understanding and self-awareness as part of counselor education. This paper was presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (San Francisco, 1976). (Author)

Informallly discusses an intuitive approach to the history of mathematics as an academic discipline. The initial point of departure includes the analysis of some traditional definitions of the concept of history taken from standard dictionaries. The dissection attempts to suggest the complexity of the discipline. (Author/MM)

Selected 23 studies on effectiveness of classroom-based, elementary school affective education programs and evaluated resulting research evidence. Lack of positive significant findings in carefully designed studies provided little support for effectiveness of affective education programs in promoting positive changes on behavioral or affective…

Presents a brief review of selected humanistic principles of education that are critical to effective school and classroom reform. (SR)

Utilizes a survey of authors of psychology textbooks to compile a list of the terms and concepts in psychology's 10 subfields that should be general knowledge to psychology students. Reports the "Top 100" concepts and ranks lists of the 100 highest-rated terms for each of the 10 subfields. (FMW)

This review of "Push," a novel about a young single mother in a literacy education program, incorporates theoretical elements from Allan Quigley's "Rethinking Literacy Education." The review addresses issues of stereotypes, humanistic education, and advocacy and includes reflections on teaching philosophy in adult basic…

With the counseling profession's increased emphasis on developing brief therapies, applying innovative techniques, and measuring outcomes, helping someone feel understood is sometimes neglected. Three narratives by humanistic practitioners illustrate the value of pure empathy in our work with clients, students, and others in our diverse…

An action research project sought to create a learning culture in a hospital. Adult learning principles and facilitation of learning at and from work were emphasized. Although the hospital's top-down management eventually ended the project, active staff participation in learning was begun. (SK)

Provides information on how to develop a humanistic academic environment for learning undergraduate mathematics. Recommends writing invitation letters to students for participating in honors calculus courses or having no placement tests for assigning students to mathematics courses. (ASK)

Discusses how the University of Chicago is one of the institutions clinging most tenaciously to the monastic ideal, and the new administration's "focus on budgets and bottom lines was a sign of unwelcome worldiness." Suggests that more leadership from humanists is needed. (SG)