In an attempt to make basic social science education more responsive to the needs of students in a rapidly changing society, the authors developed and conducted an experimental course entitled "Economics and Politics in a Changing Society" (EPICS). The goals of this course include improvement in thinking ability and creativeness, progress in…

This resource guide is for elementary and secondary level educators who are interested in affective education and in formulating their own strategies for more meaningful learning experiences in their classrooms. The guide is based on the idea that affective learning is essential and that the best learning experiences are those in which the…

The People In Everything (PIE) Program is an attempt to provide humanistic education by involving the total school population in teaching-learning environment improvement. Primarily an inservice program for K-8 teachers, staff and administrators, its objectives are seen as identifying human relations problems and developing the skills to solve…

The intent of this guidebook is to assist teachers and program directors to prepare instructional objectives in a way that will be most useful both for them and for those involved in the evaluation of humanities programs. Contemporary humanities education seeks to achieve its objectives in four categories of student behavior: (1) reasoning,…

This paper suggests how to restructure presentations and activities concerning the often vague and confusing topic of the theoretical underpinnings of learning a foreign language. (Author/NCR)

Provides a description of a course which focused on the social psychology of computers and people. Explains the class format, evaluation criteria and lists examples of students' projects and reading topics. Includes a summary of the program's outcome. (ML)

Faced with widespread public criticism, educators must remember the fundamental aims of education and teach by a well-conceived set of goals that includes responsible citizenship, academic competence, economic independence, self-esteem, and moral integrity. Learning experiences in social studies, science, and health can accomplish many of these…

A phenomenological research project examined a holistic school in Ecuador and a creativity methodology program in Vietnam. The educators in these programs have dedicated themselves to implementing a holistic and humanistic vision and philosophy of education in their teaching practice. The study demonstrates how they have successfully created a…

This article discusses: (1) whether schools across the country provide students equal access to knowledge; and (2) whether the knowledge provided is equitably humanized in classrooms, permitting access for the the diverse array of students in these schools. Research gathered for "A Study of Schooling" forms the basis of the article. (PP)

A review of educational literature indicates that the term "student teaching" mistakenly has been applied to all professional laboratory experiences for preservice teachers. As a result, these activities have concentrated on the development of practical teaching skills whereas clinical laboratory experiences should encourage inquiry and…

Committed outdoor education leaders, by providing consistency and relatedness in all experiences and activities, can help children develop a lifelong respect and feeling for others and for their environment. (CM)

Articles and documents from the ERIC databases are cited which emphasize trends likely to affect education in the 1980s, and which project possible futures for the field. Social change, student needs, and demands likely to be placed on the schools are described. Several documents relate specifically to the future of teacher education. (PP)

Various views of clinical supervision are analyzed and examined. The "process" definition of clinical supervision emphasizes an eight-step cycle of supervision. Clinical supervision as "concept" is also considered and seven conceptual elements are examined. (JN)

Contains seven articles reviewing various death education programs for health professionals. Discusses death education in undergraduate and advanced nursing practice programs; a graduate course focusing on social, psychological, and cultural conditions influencing death; two death education programs in medical schools; and humanistic health care…

Presents abstracts of three documents that describe courses and programs offered by community colleges to develop self-concept of students, teach in the affective domain, and help students develop interpersonal skills. (DR)