Prevention of war is recommended as an integral part of public school social studies curricula in spite of objections from educators that it may diminish patriotism and further dissent, or other equally irrational responses. (JB)

The author argues that scientific study of curriculum and instruction must find a responsible way to (l) deal with the role of human purpose in education, (2) deal with the criticisms leveled by responsible humanists, and (3) utilize the perspectives and insights provided by philosophers. (CT)

This paper briefly outlines the author's thoughts on what is humanistic education. By observing various curricula and projects purporting to be humanistic, the author describes three types of approaches: a) humanistic content curricula, or, courses dealing with specific areas of human concern; b) humanistic process curricula, or, learning skills…

Authors stress the need of students to know more human beings and to know more about human beings; and they list several ideas for the study of current events. (GB)

From an October 20, 1972, address, NAHE conference, Seattle, Washington. The interdisciplinary nature of humanities education is emphasized, with the major focus on the need for humanistic education'' rather than humanities education''. (JB)

A curriculum analysis instrument, Assessment of Humaneness, is presented for evaluating social studies programs by students and teachers. Also discussed is the author's position that the only appropriate social studies curriculum is one which stimulates the development of humaneness, of human capabilities. (DB)

Elementary social studies was "custom made" to fit progressive era issues and theories, and to "develop" children into good citizens. Social studies has not developed fast enough to keep pace with culture changes since World War II. Assumptions changed in the United States during World War II and elementary social studies…

Focusing on the views of the New Right spokesperson Alice Moore, presents the philosophy of the New Right as it relates to teaching. Expresses fear that balanced curricula, innovative teaching methods, and cultural diversity will disappear from the public schools. (Author/JM)

Feminists now characterize radical feminism as involving sexism, views of the superiority of women over men, and the goal to establish a separate world without men, a gynocracy is discussed. Radical feminism is contrasted with humanism and seen to be antihumanistic. (Author/MLW)

It is the purpose of this paper to reexamine the concept of structure and underscore its relevance to curriculum reform. (Author)

For the Aristotelian principle to become operative, certain principles must be met. Individuals should be free from anxiety about satisfying basic needs. They cannot enjoy complexity in their lives beyond a certain point. To have satisfying lives, individuals should engage in both passive and active enjoyments, leading from a lower to a higher…

Describes the secondary and college level courses in social biology taught in the early 1960s that first linked the human situation to basic biological principles and concepts. Provides a general description of the present status of social biology in England. (CS)