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Strein, William; Murphy, James P. – Humanist Educator, 1982
Analyzed 78 teachers' perceptions of their skills, knowledge, and attitudes about fostering students' emotional growth. Teachers rated themselves moderately skilled on most skill items and reported frequent use of skills designed to increase students' problem solving ability and self esteem. Results indicated much less curriculum use of affective…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Development, Humanistic Education
Huyck, Elnora T. – Humanist Educator, 1980
The Device to Assess Human Behavior produced by this study lists specific human relation behaviors representing five major concepts which educational leaders considered basic to effective communications. Data from professionals, student teachers, and secondary students suggest that these behaviors make a difference to the learning process.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior, Behavior Rating Scales, Human Relations
Dougherty, A. Michael – Humanist Educator, 1981
Discusses the concept of invitational education, defines invitational education, discusses the skills of the inviting middle school counselor, suggests techniques for helping middle school students feel adequate as learners, and delineates methods for making the middle school invitational. (RC)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Counseling, Counselor Attitudes, Counselor Characteristics
Hayes, Richard L. – Humanist Educator, 1982
Charges that education in this democracy is not democratic. Reviews the humanistic trend in education from 1960 to the present. Suggests public schools are charged with the responsibility of preparing students for a future society and, in this interest, should promote more democratic instruction which requries more democratic leadership. (JAC)
Descriptors: Democratic Values, Educational Objectives, Educational Theories, Educational Trends
Young, Jon I. – Humanist Educator, 1981
Discusses how some behavioristic techniques can increase humanism in schools. Describes activities to enhance students' active participation in the self-actualization process, including using behavioral objectives, evaluation, and grading. Defines classroom application of behavioral principles and suggests they encourage a humanistic environment.…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Educational Objectives
Lee, Courtland C. – Humanist Educator, 1982
Describes an in-service training program for the development of student advocate roles among pupil personnel professionals. Sessions focused on issues related to minority and disadvantaged youths and activities for developing advocacy skills including advising, manipulation, negotiation, consultation, and confrontation. (JAC)
Descriptors: Advocacy, Counselor Role, Educational Environment, Educationally Disadvantaged
Pepperman, Carl W. – Humanist Educator, 1982
Provides some facts about humanistic education programs and suggests parents and critics be aware of them. Discusses benefits including preventing drug abuse and improving academic achievement. Cites several studies which show benefits to both students and school personnel. (JAC)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrators, Affective Objectives, Drug Abuse
