Traditional philosophy and psychology have given greater attention to the cognitive than to the affective side of the human person. A more holistic approach shifts the emphasis to feeling as a guide to value objectivity. Values are apprehended and symbolized before a judgment is made as to their worthwhileness. The symbolizing process, that is,…

This article, based on the keynote speech for a career day at Concord Academy, defines the concepts of a career and the career planning process, with emphasis on the personal aspects of work and the need for self-analysis in the selection of a career. (SJL)

Recreation is a cluster of human experiences of great range and subtlety, which shape who a person is. Twenty interviews with people who recount their most memorable recreation moments are offered. While the experiences vary, the value of self-discovery through risk taking, dream attainment, and deeper communication are constant. (MT)

Outlines the history and roots of affective education and points out its shortcomings in contemporary educational programs. (MD)

The humanities are described as the custodians of the human image. Today's humanities have burdens which are social and conceptual. Higher education training in critical thinking works against the image of man, which keeps civilization vital. (JN)

Attempts to explain why a cohort of Polish youth participated so actively in the Solidarity movement of 1980-81, even though studies of these youth conducted in the early 1970s had shown their values to be of a private-stabilization nature. Focuses on the effects of Poland's economic crisis and life under martial law. (KH)

One of the criticisms of the existential approach to counseling is that it is more philosophical than empirical. Those who believe it is a valid approach do not reject technique but go beyond the constraints of strict adherence to create an atmosphere of lived, shared humanity. (PAS)

Sex education should go beyond the teaching of biology and instill a sense of self-worth and broad values. (JD)

Uses reflections on a hymn to deliver lessons for student affairs practice. Argues that to be effective in a rapidly changing world, student affairs administrators should remain aware of such basic values as simplicity, freedom, self-realization, and caring for others. Emphasizes the role of caring in student affairs. (RJM)

Considers various ways that values enter into counseling or psychotherapy, with particular attention to goals of the process and methods or procedures by which counselor or therapist implements process. Suggests approach to counseling and psychotherapy that recognizes and incorporates values basic to democratic philosophy and the goal of…

A brief phenomenology of meaning and values must be addressed by any theory of adult learning and by any theory of lifelong learning. These phenomena are characterized essentially by process, change, and alteration. However, these processes, changes, and alterations are not linear, modular, or determinable and predictable. These phenomena are…

Discusses how certain novels can be used to create hope in student readers and help them to see that life is worth living. (CRH)

Drawing on her experiences as a student teacher, a cooperating teacher, and a university coordinator, the author explains how a cooperating teacher can help student teachers by teaching them about lesson planning and classroom management and by aiding them in clarifying their own values. (SJL)

The outdoor education literature reveals little on the values of outdoor education activities. The values of aesthetic education can readily be ascribed to values of an outdoor mountain experience--visual, plastic, musical, kinetic, verbal, and constructive. These values are related through senses, muscles, speech, and thought to form expression.…

"Invitational Education" is a metaphor for an emerging model of the educative process consisting of four value-based assumptions about the nature of people and their potential: (1) people are able, valuable, and responsible and should be treated accordingly; (2) education should be a collaborative, cooperative activity; (3) people…