This article examines some of the major Marxist-humanist themes that animate the revolutionary critical pedagogy delineated by Peter McLaren in recent years. Among these themes are radical universalism, an interrogation of the capitalization and commodification of human labor, and the interrelatedness of American imperialism and neoliberal…

This article reports on the new Childhood Education Program at the University of Florida which is described as a humanistic approach to professional preparation of elementary school teachers. (JA)

As part of a four-college project to integrate the religious tradition with humanities teaching, humanism is discussed from a Christian perspective. Definitions of the terms humanism, religion, Christianity, and Christian humanism are provided. The latter is viewed as the issues surrounding the Christian approach to the dichotomy of good and evil…

The role of communication in John Dewey's major philosophical themes is investigated in this paper. A description of Dewey's concept of the ideal communication setting is provided, emphasizing how individual and social personalities are developed according to vital, interactive processes. This is followed by a discussion of possible impediments to…

A definitional framework is presented for the issues addressed by the Conference on Strengthening the Humanities in Occupational Curricula. After noting the diversity of the nontraditional student populations at community colleges, the paper looks at the definitions of words related to the conference theme:…

Two papers are presented in this newsletter: one on the political activity of scientists following World War II as a result of the Manhattan Project, and one on the political activity of scientists today. These papers are followed by two commentaries which compare the two papers. Also included in this issue are news items, a calendar of events, a…

The theme of the seventh yearbook of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science (AETS) involves the relationship of psychology of teaching thinking and creativity as this activity is performed in a science education context. Eleven chapters follow a foreword by Jean Piaget and the reproduction of Part I of "The Central Purpose of…

The essay argues that current artistic practices reflect a dated formalistic aesthetic, and that the hermeneutic-phenomenological position, although superior to the formalist approach, is limited. (Hermeneutics is a study of the methodological principles of interpretation; phenomenology is an ethnographic, historical, and/or crosscultural analysis…

The value orientations of 39 chemistry teachers and their 120 students were measured and compared to the theoretical, humanistic, and technological aspects of chemistry. A Chemistry Preference Evaluation Instrument containing alternative statements concerning these three aspects was administered to teachers and students. The reliability…

A counselor's values are inherent in all that he does with a client, ranging from selection of the counseling modality to the decision to terminate facilitative intervention. Value-free counseling is a myth, and recognition of this fact is the first step in arriving at a clear conception of what counseling can, or should, be. A counselor can be…

This study was designed empirically to determine the relationship between student's perception of the humanism, traditionalism, and strict control of the high school environment and their moral reasoning. The subjects, seniors at nine parochial high schools located in four midwestern states, completed an opinion survey and Kohlberg's Moral…

This booklet of short essays on humanizing the education of children was printed to help elementary educators focus on the main purpose for their being--to help children fully realize their humanity. The author's educational philosophy and its applications are covered by such subjects as the individual in a democracy, the meaning of freedom, the…

The modern educator works in a society threatened by several potential revolutions and torn by the conflict between the philosophies of materialism and humanism. In this situation the data processor has a unique opportunity to contribute to educational efficiency and to human harmony, provided he adopts certain premises and procedures. Regarding…

Patterns for humanizing the information sciences include recognizing essential "humanness," taking a holistic approach to the subject field, and being aware of the epistemological nature of how people communicate and relate to others and themselves. The complete inclusion of the human factor in information theory researches can only amplify the…

Questions are reaised in making performance-based teacher education (PBTE) a more humanistic enterprise. A definition of the term "humanistic" could include such qualities as freedom, uniqueness, creativity, productivity, wholeness, responsibility, and social humanization. As to freedom, a humanistic approach to PBTE would encourage people to act…