Our current cultural climate is marked by a convergence of pressing issues, including the rise of the post-truth situation, which has recently been described as an epistemic crisis (Hoggan-Kloubert & Hoggan, 2023). This conceptual paper outlines why adult education institutions must reclaim the pursuit of truth as undergirded by rationality,…

Argues strongly for an approach to science teaching that will focus on values and yet avoid the problem of indoctrinating students with a particular set of values. Cites several science topics which can be treated at the "values level , and suggests numerous values, issues, and questions which may be discussed with students. (LC)

The authors believe that the primary function of the university is to examine and preserve the value judgments that can elevate the condition of society. It can serve this function by a future-oriented search for truth. University scholars have a major responsibility for survival and qualiity of life in the future. Bibliography. (LC)

Attempts to delineate and show the relevance for education of some ideas espoused by recent writers in economics. These ideas form a new philosophical base which ultimately must have an effect on the educational system in the United States. (Author/RK)

Discusses pedagogical tools, used in value education, to enhance changes in value systems. Indicates that the effects of teaching strategies and curriculum materials on students' value systems and attitudes toward social problems should be the major concern of life science instruction in the next decade. (CC)

Teacher approaches to the controversial issue of the conflict between quality of life and economic growth are suggested for elementary and secondary grade levels. (KM)

Discusses three issues that raise serious questions about the behavioral norms and moral obligations of educational planners. From a cost-benefit point of view, excessive planning is reached when overall societal costs exceed overall societal benefits. (Author/WM)

This discussion guide is intended to help school personnel, community members, and board members express and deal with their beliefs about educational philosophy. A series of questions concerning school policies is presented with forced-choice answers. Individual answers are to be brought before a group for comparison, inquiry, and discussion. The…

Educational innovations must be re-directed toward the development of the individual student's maximum learning and problem-solving potential to meet the challenges of contemporary social change. (JH)

Discussion of the future of the liberal arts college is more fruitful if it begins not with its own practical internal matters but rather with a consideration of the problems in the supporting society in the solution of which the colleges could, if they chose to do so, render unique assistance. External activities designed to improve the lot of…

The prospect of decreasing affluence indicates an immediate need to change life-styles and expectations. The challenge to educators involves a reconceptualization of education's role and requires faith in the potential for reason and analysis in ordinary humans. The tools are learning theory and social psychology. (Author/AJ)

Discusses the relationship of educational institutions to society and suggests that educational studies should become a more important component of a liberal education. (Author/DB)

Overviews the philosophy and theory of camp experiences and discusses the special benefits of camps, including experiences that can lead to significant life-changing outcomes, sound educational goals, a sense of psychological and physical safety, and helping children to deal with social problems such as the degradation of the environment and human…

The paper presents a rationale, major concepts, and basic vocabulary related to citizenship education. The aim of the document is to aid elementary and secondary school classroom teachers as they develop and implement citizen education programs. The paper is presented in five major sections. Section I explains the purpose of the paper. Section II…

This paper summarizes some of the considerations which have affected the Center's research directions during the first half year of operation. The focus on the individual and on how educational policy choices relate to the individual is justified by three characteristics of the years ahead. (1) The role of education in alleviating social problems…