This article examines our modern ways of schooling youth in light of philosophic and personal narrative accounts of "the Dionysian" aspect--a term the author uses to understand his own experiences and aspirations as a high school English teacher. Having articulated the meaning of this term, he goes on to point out how schools today are…

This article presents a vision of effective and pedagogically meaningful history teaching and learning in schools. Bringing to the fore the lack of attention to the philosophy of history, the article first explains the philosophical and epistemological underpinnings of history or the perspectives on the nature of historical knowledge on which the…

Three philosophical methods, idealism, essentialism, and progressivism, were examined regarding their positions toward the analysis of classroom behavior. (Author/RK)

Described is the change in teaching style--from open and unstructured to rigid and traditional--undergone by a teacher who found his students did not like or understand freedom in the classroom. (KC)

The author suggests that it is vitally important for the teacher of composition to have an articulated philosophy of rhetoric, that a philosophy and a teaching practice are so interrelated that one validates the other. (Author/KC)

Academic rigor has been viewed as an educational monster and so it is if defined in terms of lockstep curriculum, harsh discipline, and useless rote learning. Rigor in its best sense means challenging each student toward individual excellence. This kind of rigor should be welcomed. (SJL)

English teachers are being criticized on many fronts. They should make the public aware that their main responsibility is to teach not utilitarian skills, but the humane basics, to present literature and writing in a way that will make students more compassionate and aware of life. (SJL)

The author states that there are numerous variables embraced in the concept of contracting (clearly stated objectives, individualization, self-evaluation, cooperation between student and teacher) and lists 27 varieties of contracts. He concludes that objectives and reasons for contracting be clear before determining that contracting is the best…

This study sought to determine attitudes of students who had experienced modular flexible scheduling throughout their four years of high school. Almost 90 percent of all respondents preferred the modular to traditional scheduling. The survey instrument and the results are included. (Author/KC)

Discusses the areas of study with which philosophers should be involved, defines the difference between "is" and "ought" questions, and then states what philosophers "ought" to do in the post-industrial age. (RK)

The reconstructionist philosophy is a means by which individuals can improve their lives and solve existing problems so as to better one's chances for survival. Considers the implications of this philosophy for education, the teacher, and for students. (Author/RK)

Examines the writings of John Dewey in order to find his views of the aims of the social studies. Considers the values paramount to his educational and social philosophy, i.e., intelligence and democracy. (RK)

This discussion is not about the implications of Dewey's philosophy for teaching method, but rather a restatement of Dewey's position about method and its use in education, that Dewey's idea of method would make a significant difference in directing experience and education. (Author/RK)

Academic freedom is a perennial issue in the public schools of America. As with most significant social issues, disagreements regarding the nature and extent of freedom appropriate in our society is reflected in our schools in various ways. Examines some of those conflicts with comments on John Dewey's convictions on academic freedom. (Author/RK)

Certain themes are characteristic of the recent literature on the future, especially as it is taken to make demands upon education, and Dewey's views are suggestive with respect to them. Provides a brief account of the current literature on futurism and certain selected themes characteristic of it. (Author/RK)