BECAUSE GOOD RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE HOME, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ARE SO ESSENTIAL TO FULL PUPIL DEVELOPMENT, IT IS NECESSARY THAT THE TEACHER HAVE ADEQUATE PRESERVICE TRAINING IN HUMAN RELATIONS. IT WAS FOUND FROM A SURVEY OF NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES THAT PROFESSORS GENERALLY DID NOT GIVE STRONG EMPHASIS TO HUMAN RELATIONS IN THEIR…

The general purpose of this bibliography is to bring to light a wide range of educational literature dealing with those problems in human interaction that stem from differences in cultural background, and in particular to focus on the literature relating cross-cultural differences to the process of education in formal settings. In this, the second…

This report deals with the research and development of a curriculum which seeks to advance democratic intergroup relations through educational processes in elementary schools. Volume 1 describes the background research and development, with particular emphasis on propositions, critiques, and recommendations with respect to intergroup relations…

Volume 2 of this report on the development of an intergroup relations curriculum contains a curriculum itself. The contents include 1) an explanatory introduction to the curriculum; 2) an outline of the conceptual framework; 3) the methodological tools; 4) teaching the governing process and the methodological tools; 5) learning activities and…

This book is not designed to be read like a book; instead, it is intended for group participation. Games and simulations are a popular development in industrial and labor relations training programs. This report brings to the attention of instructors, in both the business and academic communities, the variety of subjects and levels at which such…

This report describes a training institute for staff members of school systems with multicultural schools. Eighty members of the professional staffs of the Memphis City and Shelby County School Systems participated in the institute. The program was designed to relate to multicultural schools, school desegregation, and culturally disadvantaged…

Discussed is Dakota State College's Experience Oriented Teacher Education Program designed to prepare prospective teachers through experience in addition to theory. This report describes the four major aspects of the program: participation in public school classrooms prior to student teaching, human relations training experience, field seminars,…

A general overview of problems, current activities, and future action related to the human environment is delineated in this United Nations pamphlet. Reviewed first is the challenge facing the United Nations to promote common interest in protecting the earth's life-sustaining essentials. Following this, world scientific and technological strides…

Discusses the rhetorical similarities in the writings of I.A. Richards and Kenneth Burke and examines the role of dialectic as a method for improving relationships. (MH)

Some children's books contain valuable examples of healthy adjustment to life and the world. (JD)

One hundred and twenty-six children's trade books in the field of social studies during the year 1972 are listed. Selection criteria included choosing books written for grades K-8; emphasizing human relations; presenting an original theme or new slant on a traditional topic; and being highly readable. In addition to providing complete…

Three experiments examined children's use of equity and parity forms of justice in determining the allocation of rewards. Results suggest that children are highly motivated to follow rules of justice. (Author/KM)

When you think of yourself as the initiator and "architect" of your classroom the shift to open education is less threatening. (Editor)