Guidance workers need to become psychological educators. The article dis&usses the aims of education and the ideas of John Dewey and Jean Piaget. The Minnesota Psychological Education program is briefly described. Presented at an Elementary School Guidance Conference, Hopkins, Minnesota, September, 1974. (Author/BW) sota, September, 1974.…

This article makes a realistic appraisal of the future of interdisciplinary humanities courses at the secondary level and discusses what impact it might have on the total school curriculum. The journal is available from the National Association for Humanities Education, P. O. Box 628, Kirksville, Missouri 63501. Articles from this issue are SO 504…

A humanistic approach to the mainstreaming of handicapped children in day care programs is discussed. The importance of (1) delineating the total developmental pattern of the child, (2) the child's perception of himself and others as it relates to the teacher in the teaching process, and (3) curriculum development in terms of six basic needs…

A course in introductory Greek was introduced as part of a freshman seminar program at William Patterson College of New Jersey. The course was distinctive in that the instructor undertook to learn the subject along with the students. The goal of the course was that the students would learn something about Greek, about language in general and about…

This monograph defines humanistic and positivistic geography, explores the dichotomy between these two thought systems, and suggests how geographers can work toward creating a humanistic positivism. Positivistic geography is interpreted as being based on a concept of 'rational' man who perceives a single objective world which has only spatial…

The purpose of this project was to develop and disseminate interdisciplinary instructional materials that focus on human beings and their impact on nine environmentally important areas within the continental United States. Drafts of the instructional modules and mini-modules were prepared by interdisciplinary teams participating in two summer…

This paper focuses on the humanistic characteristics futurists predict will be needed by individuals who live in a more interdependent world and projects ways early childhood educators can teach children to deal with changing aspects of the world. Briefly discussed are teaching approaches for incorporating the coping and creative characteristics…

A humanistic approach to debate coaching enhances the ideal of free thought by opposing any censorship of ideas, promoting a wide variety of perspectives on human experience, and encouraging independent, critical thinking and problem solving. This is opposed to traditional authoritarian models in which the teacher is the powerful decision maker…

Intended primarily for the researcher, teacher, or student new to the interdisciplinary study of the impact of technology on man and his habitat, this annotated bibliography is designed to provide a guide to significant statements on technology from humanistic points of view. Works have been chosen which integrate technology with man's social,…

Instructional and resource materials, including films and other audiovisual matter, dealing with human relations and humanistic education are briefly described. Sources for the acquisition of the described material are given, as well as prices for both purchase and rental. (LH)

As humanists, we aim to intensify the powers of thinking and of feeling in those whom we teach; to open to our students every possible avenue to thought, emotion, and expression; and to keep ourselves alive while we are doing these things. Must such humanistic aims be relinquished if the harsh realities in contemporary academe force us to take on…

This book deals with how schools can generate experiences which are both painful and joyful to students. It endorses a kind of schooling which will teach students love of life, pursuit of truth, and human compassion. The book presents both the joyful and painful experiences of students through short stories and comments by both children and…

This is a guide written to detail a humanistic philosophy of education. It is the product of a 12-week training program for experienced K-12 teachers. The training program consisted of a basic movement program, regular lectures and discussions of human relations (relating, loving, learning), and practical workshops with simulated classrooms as an…

The emphasis in physical education appears to be changing toward a more humanistic education to counteract a dehumanizing trend with the emphasis on mechanization, efficiency, and technological innovation. This paper includes the results from a small survey of physical educators representing five groups: (1) curriculum theorists, (2) researchers,…

This report on the status of SEARCH provides information about its beginnings, funding considerations, case studies of project success, evaluation methods, and application and testing of SEARCH in a number of school districts throughout the state of New York. Project SEARCH is geared to humanizing education by making students aware of the values…