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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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A Brief History of the International Alliance for Invitational Education.
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Purkey, William W. – Journal of Invitational Theory and Practice, 1992
Reviews history of International Alliance for Invitational Education, beginning in 1968 when two professors at University of Florida began to offer summer workshops for teachers, principals, and school board members. Includes chronology chart of events in development of Alliance from 1971 through 1992 when Alliance published its first annual…
Descriptors: Educational Theories, History, Theory Practice Relationship
Eastern Sources of Invitational Education.
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Ryback, David – Journal of Invitational Theory and Practice, 1993
Presents historical perspective suggesting that invitational theory shares many beliefs with ancient Eastern philosophies. Submits that teachers and other educators who embrace the invitational perspective may benefit from an understanding of Eastern principles. Briefly describes Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Zen Buddhism, and their relevance to…
Descriptors: Buddhism, Confucianism, Educational Theories, Non Western Civilization