Honoring the net is a concept presented by Purkey in his discussion of the four-corner press. In a counseling setting this concept relates to the perceptions of the counselor and the client as they encounter one another in the counseling relationship, as well as the relationship itself. This manuscript attempts to examine the dynamic of the net…

Dispels six myths about "feel-good" self-esteem. Presents a more dynamic component of self-esteem called "inner self-esteem," which is based on children's actual competencies. Claims that inner self-esteem is enhanced by helping children develop skills to succeed in school and by fostering morally responsible behavior. (RJM)

Describes by vignette and analysis four primary instructional tasks necessary to develop inquiry skills in children. Such tasks are shown to be fundamental to the inviting classroom and to experimental science. Claims that inviting inquiry requires a tolerance of error, supportive environments that nurture intellects, and participation that…

Argues that schools need to intensify efforts to offer values instruction since current efforts portend failure. Examines the historical roots of values education, profiles the social context of values problems, critiques approaches to values, describes ways to unify the advocates of values education, and discusses the current public demand for…

Examines intentional invitations that challenge, confront, exhort, and persuade people to change their behaviors. Assumes that the sender controls the "intention" and that the receiver determines the degree of "inviting." Suggests that elements of the invitational model serve as a framework to create acceptable inducements in the helping process.…

Argues that, since the presence of invitational practices in the physical arena can be measured, such strategies should be introduced into middle school athletics. Examines coaches' potential to extend inviting concepts to student participants, the legacy of traditional athletics, and the agents of influence in middle school athletics. (RJM)

Examines the use of identification badges as an invitational approach to create schools without fear. High Schools were contacted which use identification badges for students, teachers, administration, staff, and visitors. Use of the badges was reported to be an effective and inviting measure within each of the three schools. (RJM)

Describes invitational education and its person-centered approach. Explores the framework of invitational education, its four elements (trust, respect, intentionality, optimism), the perceptual tradition and self-concept theory, and other elements of invitational education. Suggests that invitational education's democratic tenets should be applied…