Suchergebnisse

In a democratic society there is a great need to evaluate and analyze the trends, policies and practices of curriculum improvement. Such an evaluation would be made for the purpose of assuring the most progressive development of individuals. In view of this fact, it was the purpose of this investigation to compare and contrast the traditional and contemporary approaches in teacher training with particular reference to the role of the teacher in guidance services. Most specifically, the problem was (1) to examine the teacher's role and his or her relationship to the guidance program in a modem society; (2) to determine the extent for which basic guidance requirements of teacher education includes pertinent courses in guidance; (3) to study the need for adequate preparation in order that teachers may assist pupils competently in adjusting to their emotional climate. This study is limited to an investigation of guidance services in the secondary school; current trends of the curriculum improvement at the secondary level; teacher preparation in light of its relationship to the guidance program; and the practical need of including a program of guidance as a pertinent facade of teacher training.

I. Citizen of Weimar -- Grillparzer and the humanistic tradition — the heritage of enlightened Josephinism — Kant's influence in Austria — the classical tradition and the poet's views on philosophy, politics and art. -- II. Grillparzer and the Nineteenth Century -- The impact of the romantic school — individualism and the emphasis of the emotions — the classical experience and the rise of materialism — the problem of free will — Grillparzer's agreement and conflict with his day. -- III. The Contact with Schopenhauer -- The scientific and the contemplative approach to the world — similarity in aesthetic principles — the imitation of nature and the function of art — rejection of history and the idea of progress — the problem of justice and the state. -- IV. Inspiration —' sammlung' and 'Begeisterung' -- Critical estimates of the inspiration theme — analysis of the inspiration motif in the works of Grillparzer with the exception of 'Libussa'. -- The Diaries -- The Prose Writings -- The Poems -- Letters and Documents -- Youthful Attempts. Dramatic Plans and Fragments -- The Dramas -- Grillparzer's Conversations -- The Rationalistic and Intuitive Components of Inspiration -- Grillparzer's affinity with the English romanticists: Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, Keats, De Quincey — the inspiration motif and the poet's relationship to the eighteenth and the nineteenth century. -- V. 'Libussa' — the Last Phase of Inspiration -- The vital fifth act — short history of the criticism of the drama — the purported influence of Hegel and Kant — the collectivist view — political ideas in the play — 'Libussa' interpreted in the light of Grillpar-zer's inspiration concept — inspiration and Grillpar-zer's legacy on human destiny. -- >Conclusion.