A historical view of human behavior in the social environment (HBSE) in the undergraduate social work curriculum is presented, followed by an examination of the current state of HBSE in baccalaureate social work education, which was determined via a survey sent to all accredited undergraduate programs. (Author/MH)

The clerical office practice curriculum can provide an important thrust toward the improvement of the learning-teaching goal in human development, where student experiences can become more meaningful and purposeful. Concern for maximizing student human potential as well as acquiring technical competence is the emergent goal of human development.…

Author evaluates Martin Duberman's account of Black Mountain College, an experiment in education. (Author/RK)

This article's thesis is that social science education must be directed toward increasing the student's capacity for rational, empathic action toward self, toward others, and toward the environment. The author makes several suggestions for reaching this goal. (Author/JB)

If we, as teachers, can turn inward, we will discover much that is of value to ourselves and to our students. Genuine educational encounters are those involving humanness. There is no other curriculum. (JB)

Hipple's Interpersonal Relationship Rating Scale (1972) was administered to graduate students in a counselor education program. The results were factor analyzed and six scales were extracted. The IRRS was then administered to two classes of students in group counseling. Both groups had significant discrepancy scores. (Author)

This article discusses the need for women to develop all their capacities that will make them eligible for the expanding opportunities becoming available to them. At the same time, the author maintains, men must also be helped to develop their full capacities for humaneness. (Author/EJT)

This guidebook, one of a series on the subject of military child care centers, outlines five major principles for consideration when selecting, planning, and developing appropriate programs. These principles are understanding military families' needs for child care; deciding, based on the strengths and weaknesses of various existing child care…

Students approach courses in communication with a lifetime of experience in the processes to be studied. Their already deeply imbedded attitudes and habits must be considered in planning instruction. Accompanying each course unit might be a series of introspective questions that encourage students to become aware of their relevant preconceptions,…

Life skills are problem solving and human relations skills, applied responsibly and appropriately to the management of one's life. This manual was prepared to describe and present modifications to the lessons in a previously published coaching manual to make them appropriate for use in a correctional setting. Specifications for lessons which…

The impact dolls have on children's formation of self-concepts is a relevant area for research by interpersonal communication theorists because dolls are admired objects, external expressions of internal convictions, and everyday objects that provide meaningful experiences for children. The more positive qualities of traditional dolls help…

This volume of the Michigan Speech Association curriculum guide--an expanded edition of the 1968 MSA guide (ED 026 393)--is designed for high school students and focuses on the discussion process. "Human Interaction"--the foundation of the discussion process--is the first of three units. The unit is intended to help the student acquire…

Reviews the rationale underlying, characteristics of, and available research on four popular elementary school affective programs--"Human Development Program,""Developing Understanding of Self and Others,""Toward Affective Development," and "Dimensions of Personality." Despite problems several of the programs appear to have some merit if used…

The humanized learning environment described in this article should provide all participants, learners, parents, and professionals better opportunities for individual growth and development. (JD)

The introspective account of a teacher trained at the Graduate Internship Program, University of California, Berkeley; her acceptance of herself as a person and teacher and the insights she gained into the sensitive human relations between teachers, their peers, and pupils. (JD)