Discusses the formal organization of the school in order to arrive at ways that schools might be organized for the fuller development of children. Accepting the key role of the principal, the article examines some leadership styles and indicates that the participative principal is generally to be preferred. (Author/IRT)

One opportunity for colleges to have an impact is in assisting teachers in operating a classroom on democratic principles. This article provides a rationale for and a description of the democratic classroom, and gives some suggestions for counselor educators to assist in staff development for teachers in a school system. (Author)

In 1953, William O. Stanley wrote the prominent social reconstructionist treatise, "Education and Social Integration." Fennell argues that Stanley was too optimistic, and states that democratic reconstruction will occur only if the very commitment that Stanley claims to exist is made a primary goal of political education. (Editor/RK)

A teacher's experiences in introducing concepts of democracy and voting to her kindergarten students. (BD)

Examines behavioral and intellectual conformity as major attitudes in shaping political behavior. Manifestations of coercion within human and animal social units are presented, including religious intolerance, prohibition of artistic activity and literary expression, and rejection of outsiders. Available from: Managing Editor, Department of…

Dewey's philosophy of freedom is examined in order to provide a basis for a renewed faith in the educational process. (MJB)

The authors take issue with the Shermis and Barth position that indoctrination in American education is wrong (Social Education, March 1985), arguing that they have misunderstood the issue and that the imposition of certain democratic values and processes does not conflict with the goals of reflective inquiry. (RM)

Two study units are offered: (1) a primary and intermediate unit entitled "What Are the Boundaries of Freedom of Speech"; and (2) an intermediate unit entitled "What Are the Challenges of Freedom of Religion?" (MT)

Argues that the public school is a realistic setting for involving students in U.S. style democracy. States that teachers should use the similarities to teach students about representative democracy (school elections) and effective lobbying (petitioning the school board). Concludes that this comparison is an effective way to teach students about…

A Chinese student of American constitutional law looks at problems and prospects in the application of the American constitutional experience in China and encourages more comparative study of consitutional law. (MSE)

Critiquing Wilson's and Cowell's article, "The Democratic Myth" (v17 p111-17), the author argues that there is a substantial body of knowledge on the idea of democracy outside educational philosophy, and that from that body of knowledge one can derive conclusions about attainment and performances appropriate for a democratic populace. (RM)

Identifies the better known Anglo-American liberal political theories and critically analyzes the values that underlie these theories (i.e. individualism, proceduralism, tolerance, science, and objectivity). Provides an alternative to the present liberal pedagogy and suggests implications for future political education. (JDH)

The author discusses what he sees as a decline of democratic values caused by the dominance of cultural relativism in the teaching of social studies for the last 50 years. (SK)

School practices need to be brought into line with our democratic ideals. Even a cursory review of education in the decolonized world reveals how easy it is to reverse the effects of decades of neglect and oppression, notwithstanding economic difficulties and limited professional resources. (CMG)

Recent court litigation in the civil rights areas of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, personal appearance, freedom from racial and sexual discrimination, and due process have served notice that the end result of education ("the democratic way of life") must be accomplished by democratic means. (MB)