Twenty years ago, Weinstein and associates' (2003) Culturally Responsive Classroom Management (CRCM) framework began a conversation regarding the lack of cultural neutrality within traditional classroom management practices. Despite the framework's growing attention throughout previous literature, there has yet to be substantive changes in U.S.…

Character education specialists seem to know it when they see it, but what it means to call something a character education program remains unclear. One possible source for this uncertainty is the manner in which character education has been defined. By identifying certain features as necessary, existing definitions fail to encompass the universe…

This book focuses on discourses of globalisation in comparative education research and the politics of education reforms. It analyses and evaluates the shifts in methodological approaches to globalisation and education reforms, as reflected in comparative education research and their impact on education policy and pedagogy. The book covers topics…

Three books are the subject of this review essay: (1) Avril Keating's (2014) publication, "Education for Citizenship in Europe: European Policies, National Adaptations and Young People's Attitudes"; (2) "The Political Classroom: Evidence and Ethics in Democratic Education", Diana Hess and Paula McAvoy (2015); and (3) "We…

The benefits of understanding and pursuing one's purposes in life are well documented. However, few studies have addressed potential interventions for enhancing purpose. This article presents the results of an empirical investigation testing whether reflecting on and discussing one's core values, life goals, and purposes in life has benefits for…

Guidelines in value clarification are offered to help the teacher of gifted students increase self-knowledge through prizing, choosing, and acting. Questions for the teacher as well as a sample lesson plan are provided. (CL)

Professionals working with immigrant and refugee youth in schools, mental health clinics, hospitals, and adolescent-serving organizations are better equipped to offer culturally appropriate interventions and prevention strategies if they understand their clients' migration journeys and legal status. Professionals who understand the cultural…

This resource manual is intended to serve as a guide for preschool teachers in teaching value-related concepts and in providing children with experiences that foster self-understanding, self-acceptance, and strong relationships with others. Instructions for numerous games, fingerplays, and other activities are given as are many references to…

This workbook on highlighting self and career awareness through value-related activities, the second in a series of three vocational career orientation self-developmental units, was designed for use at the junior high school level. The introductory section outlines the goals of the workbook, its structure, and the nature of the activities included…

Discusses the form and content of sex education courses in the classroom. Topics covered include contraception, decision making, morality, values, character formation, self-image, the role of teachers, and the role of parents. (LRW)

Learning activities and background information are featured in this guide to a program of self-exploration and development suitable for high school students or adults. Introductory material explains the philosophy of the curriculum, which approaches alcohol and drug abuse prevention among Native people by presenting a code of ethics, ideals, and…

Reports on the results of 180 questionnaires given to public school teachers and 26 structured follow-up interviews on how teachers view themselves as moral educators. Found that teachers' individual moralities shaped the choices they made. Discovered that, although reluctant to teach values directly, teachers feel a commitment to share their…

This curriculum guide was developed to help teachers/trainers conduct classes in life skills for single parents or displaced homemakers. The curriculum guide contains dozens of learning activities organized in the following three sections: self-concept (self-awareness, self-communication, and self-management); networking; and employability skills…

Suggests several questions which can lead adolescents to discover their own reading interests and needs. (MKM)

According to the author, a teacher can create an atmosphere in any classroom situation conducive to values clarification skill development. She presents some classroom activities to help this skill development and gives examples she has used in teaching child care. (MF)