The use of puppetry is discussed as a means to facilitate the expression of feelings in young children. Four puppet stories actually used are included, along with materials and props needed. (Author)

Teachers and researchers must have similar, interdependent goals if they are to apply scientific knowledge to the problems encountered with the individual athlete. (JD)

Author argues that humanism and behaviorism are not necessarily exclusive of one another, and that principles of behaviorism, when thoughtfully applied, can lead to the achievement of humanistic goals. (RW)

Author argues that: "Bare literacy, without the development of ...other skills--in music, the arts, an understanding of a variety of people and cultures--offers little incentive to put the basic skills to work."

Questions whether the behavioral objectives view of educational science does not have an overly rigid identity in contrast to the humanistic approach to educational science which tends to be open to new experience. (Editor/RK)

Presents three short papers. The first defends the humanistic approach to education; the second defends the value of behavioral objectives and evaluation techniques in education; the third argues that humanism and behaviorism are not necessarily contradictory and that both approaches have their place. (JG)

Expanded a previous factorial study of the writings of 40 humanistic educators by including 89 educators. Revealed two new factors--self-determined evaluation and a spiritual-transpersonal factor--as important principles of humanistic education. Confirmed the original factors, a general humanistic instructional paradigm, democratically induced…

Ernest Boyer, president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, assesses the limits of reform, formulates the substantive questions needed to move reform to a higher level, and proposes a convocation of educators to plan reforms for the 21st century. (TE)

Three tables list practical ways teachers can improve the self-esteem of hearing-impaired students by (1) promoting feelings of uniqueness and connection, (2) promoting a sense of accomplishment and power, and (3) providing exposure to models. Six appropriate classroom instructional materials are also briefly described. Availability information is…

Used quasi-experimental design to examine impact of a variety of methods involving humanistic, didactic, and experiential modalities in training students (potential health professionals) in empathy-sensitivity and interpersonal skills. Eclectic, multimodal approach using audiovisual technology, role playing, observation, and discussion was found…

Describes how slides of architecture and classical art may be used to help students think sociologically, to understand not only what sociology is, but why it exists. Identifies eight themes on which slides of art and architecture may be used. Among the themes are: culture contact and change; concepts of self; the rise of industrial society;…

This article explores the conflicting visions of curriculum promoted by humanistic educators and curriculum technologists. Notes that most schools and teachers combine aspects of both orientations, exemplifying an eclecticism which blends the efficiency of instructional technology and the personal freedom of humanistic approaches to instruction.…

A hybrid of professional continuing education and Carl Rogers's humanistic philosophy supporting freedom in learning is proposed, and the five principles of the philosophy are examined for their potential for transfer to professional education. (MSE)

Investigated the effects of self-perceptions on the donating behavior of 43 fourth-grade students who had two opportunities to donate gum to another class. Students who received feedback after the first donation period indicating that they were particularly generous subsequently gave more than children in the control group. (JAC)

Describes three programs implemented in the Providence, Rhode Island, elementary schools to improve students' self-image. These include a guidance/puppetry program, student of the week awards, and a behavioral management system. (JAC)