Educational administration scholars have long argued that reflective practice and meaningful critical dialogue are important aspects of thoughtful leadership. This article explores the efficacy and utility of these two activities in relation to learning about and enacting leadership for social justice. The article centers on the reflective…

Reflects on the elderly within the perspective of solitude, emphasizing questions of existence and human uniqueness as elements of analysis. Does not discuss abandonment during old age, but centers on the process of learning, which the person realizes through the years of constructing an individual maturity. (BT)

The authors present their journey through the development of an action research project based on collaboration between university health lecturers and a practice development and research nurse in an NHS Trust hospital. The project was designed to raise awareness and improve the practice of all staff in relation to the dignity and respect shown to…

A new theory of literary criticism is required to correct white misunderstanding of black literature. (IR)

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)

Examined perceptions of student affairs professionals about the importance of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing essential values to student affairs work. Findings from 68 student affairs professionals revealed that respondents regarded aesthetics, altruism, community, equality, freedom, human dignity, justice, and truth as essential…

Berkeley researchers and research administrators generally agree that the DHEW requirements and the campus policy of the implementation have resulted in increased protection for human subjects. Direct and indirect benefits of the requirements are discussed. For journal availability see HE 509 147. (LBH)

Reflects on the impact of the broad values that motivated Mina Shaughnessy's work and life. Characterizes three of her beliefs--that teaching makes a difference, that the individual is important, and that literacy is power--and expands on their importance. (RL)

The importance of Wilhelm von Humboldt's work in educational philosophy is little known outside of Germany and even there he is more often criticized than praised. This is unfortunate because his contributions to education and other areas had an important impact on other philosophers of his period and are well worth considering today. In his main…

The lack of national concern for the well-being of the black race has produced the young black militants to whom US society is reacting today. They represent the children who were promised equal educational opportunity in 1954 and are aware that only token efforts have been made since that time to effectively desegregate schools. An alliance of…

Several questions are probed: Can education truly encourage the individual to develop his unique capabilities? Can it be an agent in the humanization of society? Is that humanization dependent on reordering society? Can education really solve society's problems? (Editor/LBH)

Good teachers are treasures, but they need rewards and small classes. They cannot instruct others in self-esteem if they feel like losers. If the teaching profession is scorned and the school administration offers no support, the teacher can be only poison in the classroom. (MLW)

Liberal Education is defended against the "new vocationalism" (fewer students in liberal arts programs) as the liberating experience which prevents the fragmentation of society into "a patternless mosaic of technicians who know everything about their jobs except how they fit into the overall scheme of things." (JT)

With a renewed national emphasis on education, its teachers, and their influence, the moral aspect of teacher leadership has surfaced. It is logical to infer that teacher education, its programs, aims, and strategies would powerfully impact the kind or lack of moral leadership demonstrated by its graduates. To gain perspective, morality is defined…

Reports results of a study of introductory psychology students' opinions of whether 10 classroom demonstrations would offend their sense of dignity or propriety. Discusses demonstrations of stages of death and dying, suggestibility, obedience to authority, and impressionability. Concludes that greater concern about ethical issues in classroom…