Writing is a vehicle that opens the door to an awareness of the self and its response to the world. To broaden this awareness, it is integral to zoom in on students' feelings, for these feelings are generally sensitive and very articulate. Activities are suggested. (RM)

Describes recent developments and resources in the rapidly growing field of human rights education. Explains the importance of teaching this subject with a global perspective. Includes a human rights lesson plan, student exercises, and a list of selected resources. (MJP)

This handbook was designed to help students learn the cultural contexts in which human rights are variously defined. It provides a comparative study of five nations, selected for their geographic and cultural scope, as a unique way to study human rights. Chapter 1 sets the stage for the study by presenting activities for establishing class…