Reviews literature regarding alienated youth of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s and maintains that the emphasis in higher education today on humanism and on self-direction may account for the apparent lack of alienation among present-day youth. (Author/DB)

Shows how the concept of negotiation has been applied in various school settings. Asserts the importance to individuals of human initiative and cooperation. (RL)

Profiles one high school teacher's humanities course, which emphasizes human expression through art. (RL)

The fostering and nurturing of caring values and attitudes among our youth should be one of the primary objectives of the schools. (Author/IRT)

Presents a theoretical base for combining humanistic and cultural study while offering ideas for implementation. Emphasis is placed initially on discovering similarities and common points of reference. Building empathy for another culture begins with acquiring a foundation of likeness before dealing with contrasts and differences. (Author)

The article offers a technique of self-concept development that has been used successfully with elementary level gifted students. (SBH)

The scope of the humanities in tradition, literature, and history is discussed. (JMF)

Examines the reception of structured exercises drawn from fantasy and nonverbal communication methods by individuals in group setting. Participants were very favorably disposed toward exercises. Review and study suggest further research. (NRB)

In view of the All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (Public Law 94-142) it seems just and logical that all children, not only the handicapped, are entitled to an individualized treatment by sports and physical education personnel. (LH)

Whether moral education is included in school curriculums or not, the problem of hidden values education will still exist. (MM)

The importance of the arts as a means for the subject to directly experience acquired knowledge and to express emotions in tangible form is discussed. (RW)

Outlines three contemporary approaches to curriculum reform: affective education, back to basics, and open education. (SB)

Humanism and humanistic concerns--love, hope, and positive self-image--go hand in hand with basic literacy and back-to-basics. (Author)

The authors describe a process for measuring behaviors associated with 16 character values. Using the process described in the article, school officials and counselors can determine character values to target and can determine from scores generated by the instrument if their efforts have resulted in improved behaviors associated with the targeted…