Describes basic assumptions of humanistic approach in elementary classrooms. Brief description is included of several steps which teachers can take to be effective humanistic teachers. (PS)

Summarizes recent studies based on the contingency model of leadership effectiveness, which suggest why research has failed to show that leadership training and experience increase organizational performance. The contingency model postulated that group performance depends on the match between situational favorableness, i.e., the leader's control…

Author recalls her joy when her childhood painting illustrating "The Congo" drew Vachel Lindsay's praise. (SW)

Group experiences, graded as to threatening content, are briefly described. (AF)

Four sessions of a program for business executives were studied to compare effects of T Group training versus a lecture discussion approach to interpersonal relations in organizations. Both programs produced equal change in participants' beliefs about effective interpersonal behavior. T Group training showed greater effects on perceptions of self…

The hypoethsis that Ss in two incompatible affection groups would gain significantly more on dimensions of self-actualization than Ss in two compatible affection groups was supported. (Author)

The Broward County, Florida, school psychological service is developing preventive and positive mental health programs. This paper describes one such program, an inservice training workshop offered to school personnel. (Author)

If schools don't start dealing with emotions honestly and openly, all of us will be responsible for having contributed to the scores of men and women who cannot understand themselves or relate to others without fear. (Author)

A paper presented at annual Conference on English Education, National Council of Teachers of English (8th, Des Moines, Iowa, April 1970). (Editor)

There are systematic techniques available to enable indigenous lay personnel to develop and implement effective courses of action for the students. The results suggest that the functional professionals are not simply a measure of last resort, but rather, when appropriately employed, may be a preferred mode of treatment, constituting the human link…

Analysis of a study conducted at the University of Houston in 1968-1969 to identify the role expectations of cooperating teachers involved in the laboratory phase of the teacher education program. (Author/RY)

The author describes the film, The Battle of Algiers," and suggests discussion ideas for a classroom analysis: emotional response; labels, e.g., enemy; responsibility; alternatives; justice; warfare and crime. Learning activities and resources are also suggested. (Author/JB)

Through boredom, our youth is losing the ability to sustain rational or creative interest in itself. (Editor/IR)