This interview evokes much of the essential spirit of Gestalt Therapy and some of its techniques. Gestalt is a method of growth for developing the potential of the healthy individual. It emphasizes acquiring awareness of the existential moment, integrating unconscious aspects of self, and taking responsibility for one's actions. (Author/BP)

Women bring distinct needs to adventure experiences and a unique perspective that would be beneficial if incorporated in all facets of outdoor experiential education. By labeling myths that impede our realization of gender differences, we begin to ensure that outdoor adventure will be a positive, holistic experience for women. (JHZ)

Argues the need to use computers for developing active intelligence and dynamic knowledge (versus static copying). Also suggests utilizing computers to solve problems for which they are most appropriate and to assist personal development through "dissonance" (presenting challenges to each individual's equilibrium). (JBM)

Education's major goal should be to develop understanding rather than to divide knowledge into separate disciplines. Such understanding should be tied to the individual's situations and projects and should grow in response to questioning. Developing this kind of understanding is central to long-term individual development. (IS)

The research question examined was whether significant differences in psychosocial development and self-actualization exist between adult cohort groups whose childhood development occurred under very different social, economic, and technological circumstances. Subjects were 113 white middle-aged and elderly adults from similar socioeconomic…

Discusses the need for better communication and understanding between students and teachers, and between students and administration. (DD)

This article discusses Erickson's eight stages of man (each describing an emotional tension between two basic types of elements), how they parallel Piaget's model, how Erikson's work can influence educational practice in general and especially how Erickson's theory of identity should affect teacher-student relationships. (JA)

Ambition in women teachers is analyzed in relation to opportunities available in the work setting. Open space elementary schools with team teaching, in contrast to traditional schools, provide the teacher with greater opportunities for interaction, influence, and informal rewards. (Author)

Education involves the learner with his own potential, with the values of ideas, with people and human affairs and these involvements are basic to the individual's growth and effectiveness. (IR)

Discusses encounter group as facilitator of personal growth and aid in teaching individuals effective communication. Presented at International Association of Pupil Personnel Workers Annual Convention, Miami, Florida, 1969. (EK)

Parents of entering freshmen were queried by questionnaire regarding areas in which they gave their children experience in self regulation prior to college and their expectations about controls the college would exercise. (Author)