Career education and competency-based teacher education (CBTE) raise some serious questions for those who are concerned with human values and humanistic growth in our modern, rapidly changing society. Schools are fundamentally political institutions designed to serve the needs of the American economy and, to an extent, the values of the middle…

Test construction is not the strictly logical process that we might wish it to be. This is particularly true in a large on-going project such as the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Most of the really deep questions can only be answered by the exercise of well-informed human judgment. Criterion-referenced testing is still a term…

The primary thrust of this book is the presentation of two divergent models of man, the explicit and implicit philosophical assumptions which characterize each view, the conditions of learning compatible with each model, and the educational implications of each position. An introductory section considers the two models of man--the phenomenological…

The papers presented include: "The Union Graduate School Experience" (King V. Cheek); "Some Observations on the Nova University Experience" (Sebastian V. Martorana); "Higher Education and Human Equality" (Howard R. Bowen); "Benefits for Personal Development from Going to College" (Joseph Katz): and "A…

Defines humanism as a philosophy based on the worth of human beings. Traces the history of humanistic education from its Renaissance roots in Europe through the rise of progressive education, teacher education, elementary education, vocational education, and curriculum development in the United States. Sees humanism as inextricably related to…

This article reviews recent threats to academic freedom and examines the tendencies which either undermine or bolster the individual's willingness to exercise that freedom. Concludes that those who would curtail academic freedom are receiving support from a conservative federal judiciary and a national administration that identifies closely with…

Cites examples of private attacks and governmental restrictions on academic freedom. Contends that teachers must explicitly teach the importance of free inquiry in an open society; and that school districts must have written procedures in place for dealing with complaints. (JDH)

Educational theory and practice among the most privileged group in English society--the nobility and upper gentry--are examined. Fundamental differences distinguished the humanist program of study for girls from that for boys during the middle years of the sixteenth century. (RM)

Persistent devotion to the principle of separation of state and church will eventually restore world peace. However, as long as religious leaders refuse to give up their power to influence government, there will be war, because religious organizations are determined to fight against what they see as godless communism. (IS)

Humanist principles stress the importance of the individual, of scientific methodology, and of human needs. The basic principles of humanist beliefs concerning the world and the position of human beings in natural and social worlds are reviewed. (IS)

A cross-cultural, international perspective on art in education constitutes a humanistic activity that must allow for recognition of human commonalities and at the same time a respect for human differences. (RM)

Jesco von Puttkamer manages long-range planning in NASA's Office of Space Flight. He believes that space offers the opportunity to ease global tensions, help the developing world, and create a new global culture off the planet. (Author/RM)

Examined are the effects of denied abortions--being an unwanted child--upon the development of the child, with emphasis on the incidence of child abuse and filicide. Available from: EC 090 265. (IM)

This article presents an address on anthropomorphism in psychology. Anthropomorphism assures that human beings are given human characteristics when participating in psychological research. This is significant because the research community does not often report results of studies in the language of feelings, thoughts, or desires, which has led to…

Author stresses the need to help children develop an appreciation of art and to avoid extremes in art education. (RK)