Table of Contents

1. Dialogue between Carl Rogers and Harold Lyon; 2. Who wants a Perfect Teacher?; 3. The Man of Tomorrow; 4. Roger’s Man of Tomorrow is Today’s Effective Teacher; 5. Educating the Gifted & Talented: Freedom to Realize; 6. Dialogue between Carl Rogers and Harold Lyon; 7. Listening and being listened to; 8. Facilitating Discovery; 9. Dialogue between Carl Rogers and Harold Lyon; 10. A Course in Person-Centered Psychology at; 11. Person Centered Management and Leadership; 12. Research on Person-Centered Methods; 13. German Research on Person Centered Methods; 14. Students Cry Out for Empathy; 15. Dialogue between Carl Rogers and Harold Lyon; 16. Mentoring; 17. Training Effective Medical Teachers: Current Research which Corroborates Person Centered Methods; 18. Closing Dialogue:

About the Author

Harold C. Lyon, Jr. is a graduate of West Point, former US Director of Education for the Gifted, project offi cer for the development of Sesame Street, assistant to the president of Ohio University, has served on the faculties of Georgetown, Antioch, Dartmouth Medical School, Notre Dame College, Universities of Massachusetts, and Munich where he currently teaches physicians to be more effective teachers. He received the Gold Medal in the 32nd International Film & TV Festival of New York, a CINDY Award, and the Blue Ribbon in the American Film & Video Festival.

Reinhard Tausch is Professor Emeritus at the University of Hamburg and is the author of numerous popular books on psychology and teaching.

The Late Carl R. Rogers (1902–1987) has been called ‘the most infl uential psychologist in American history’. His infl uence in the fi elds of education, counseling, psychotherapy, confl ict resolution, and peace is similarly outstanding. The founder of humanistic psychology, he authored 16 books and more than 200 professional articles.

Reviews

"Finally we hear a genuine account of how Carl Rogers work on person-centered education has made and is continuing to make a difference in the lives of students, teachers, and others concerned with the plight of students in today’s increasingly unhealthy school climates and cultures. His views on person-centered education are not only yielding empirically sound empirical results in the US and global school communities but they are inspiring the hope and creativity of students who for too long had no voice. This is a must read for all who care about the plight of today’s children in our increasingly difficult world with few mentors and advocates." - Barbara L. McCombs, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist and Director, University of Denver"I finished this book, buzzing with ideas, enthusiasm and hope. Although mid- summer break I found myself wishing I could go in to school tomorrow and share these ideas. I will certainly be leaving a copy in the staff room... I hope the title doesn’t restrict the readership to teachers only. In my view it’s a great source of insight into a person-centred approach for all." - Ruth Moore, Person-Centred Quarterly"This book may prove interesting to established lecturers wishing to reflect further on how they relate to their students. It could be very useful to those starting out on their lecturing careers. It may be particularly thought-provoking to those not already familiar with the person-centred approach as applied to education." - Tony Ward, Department of Health and Social Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, Psychology Learning and Teaching.

Finally we hear a genuine account of how Carl Rogers work on person-centered education has made and is continuing to make a difference in the lives of students, teachers, and others concerned with the plight of students in today’s increasingly unhealthy school climates and cultures. His views on person-centered education are not only yielding empirically sound empirical results in the US and global school communities but they are inspiring the hope and creativity of students who for too long had no voice. This is a must read for all who care about the plight of today’s children in our increasingly difficult world with few mentors and advocates.Barbara L. McCombs, Ph.D., University of Denver, USAThis fascinating book reveals through current research and contemporary applications that Carl Rogers’ pioneering and radical approach to education is as relevant today as it was in the 1970s and ‘80s.Brian Thorne, University of East Anglia, UK