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Whiteley, John M.; Yokota, Norma – 1988
This monograph reviews the impact of the freshman year and the four years of undergraduate study on a central dimension of personal development: the formation of character and its progression from late adolescence to young adulthood. A foreword by Nevitt Sanford places the discussion in the context of a general loss by American universities of…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Consciousness Raising, Curriculum Development, Educational Planning
Wircenski, Jerry L.; And Others – NASSP Curriculum Report, 1990
An instructional plan to rescue at-risk students must be based on a curriculum intended to serve all students. The creation of a functional curriculum, the promotion of employability skills, and an emphasis on improving study skills are instructional patterns that seem to be effective in reducing the number of student dropouts. Two alternatives…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Development, Dropout Characteristics
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Bangkok (Thailand). Principal Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. – 1992
Intended for curriculum designers, educational planners, teachers, and others who have responsibility in creating school programs, this book focuses on affective education, a domain of education in which feelings and attitudes come into play. The book provides guidelines for developing a practical, affective program that will gain the cooperation,…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Affective Objectives, Attitudes, Curriculum Development

Kurvink, Karen – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1990
Described is the course content for a class on AIDS. The class focused on outreach, education, information and learning compassion toward people afflicted with the disease. A list of videos and films used in the course is included. (KR)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Communications, College Science

Braun, Joseph A., Jr. – International Journal of Social Education, 1992
Reviews approaches to teaching values in elementary schools. Describes a model consistent with the core values of the United States. Recommends an elementary curriculum resting on three cornerstones: (1) caring, (2) citizenship, and (3) conscience. Points out that controversial issues must be discussed openly within such a curriculum. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Controversial Issues (Course Content)