This teaching guide presents a description of the inquiry method as applied to the study of India. Some specific techniques are presented that might be employed to use India-related materials for secondary level Asian studies. The inquiry learning method is emphasized, in contrast to most materials on the study of India which offer a traditional,…

This manual, one of a series of manuals developed for the Foster Parent Training Project at Eastern Michigan University, was designed to assist instructors in presenting course content to foster parents on how to deal with problems of lying and stealing in their foster children. The introductory section presents information for the instructor on…

This instructor's guide for a foster parent curriculum consists of specific curriculum materials for the study of moral development in the adolescent years. The guide is divided into 5 parts: (1) an outline of foster parent competencies (instructional goals) plus suggested teaching strategies; (2) the basic text which gives an overview of the…

This curriculum guide for kindergarten teachers contains values-based classroom lessons which are intended to assist students in the development of a positive self-concept, rational thinking processes, and a personal and societal value system. Teaching techniques include role playing, story telling, classroom discussion, puppet shows, skits, and…

This curriculum guide for first-grade teachers contains values-based classroom lessons which are designed to assist students in the development of a positive self-concept, rational thinking processes, and a personal and societal value system. Teaching techniques include puppet shows, story telling, class discussion, use of filmstrips, and role…

This curriculum guide for second-grade teachers contains values-based classroom lessons which are intended to assist students in the development of a positive self-concept and a personal and societal value system. Teaching techniques include story readings, classroom discussion, use of study prints and filmstrips, making posters, and role playing.…

This curriculum guide for third-grade teachers contains values-based classroom lessons which are intended to assist students in the development of a positive self-concept and inter- and intrapersonal skills necessary for individual and group effectiveness. Teaching techniques include group dynamics, classroom discussion, use of filmstrips and…

This curriculum guide for fourth-grade teachers contains values-based classroom lessons which are intended to assist students in the development of (1) a positive self-concept, (2) rational thinking processes, (3) inter- and intrapersonal skills necessary for individual and group effectiveness, and (4) a personal and societal value system.…

This curriculum guide for sixth-grade teachers contains values-based classroom lessons which are intended to assist students in the development of (1) a positive self-concept, (2) rational thinking processes, (3) inter- and intrapersonal skills necessary for individual and group effectiveness, and (4) a personal and societal value system. Teaching…

This curriculum guide for seventh-grade teachers contains values-based classroom lessons which are intended to assist students in the development of (1) a positive self-concept, (2) rational thinking processes, (3) inter- and intrapersonal skills necessary for individual and group effectiveness, and (4) a personal and societal value system.…

This curriculum guide for fifth-grade teachers contains values-based classroom lessons on the topic of group action. The lessons are intended to assist students in the development of a positive self-concept and inter- and intrapersonal skills necessary for individual and group effectiveness. Teaching techniques include use of transparencies and…

The purpose of the paper is to stress the development of content-centered classroom activities useful for attaining values clarification and/or moral development goals. The objective is to help teachers understand the formulation of content-centered learning activities so that they will be able to plan and produce their own value sheets or moral…

The document provides very thorough guidelines for planning, implementing, and evaluating "character education," (or moral/values education, or citizenship education) in elementary and secondary schools. Character education promotes students' positive and realistic self-image, respect for others, and decision-making skills for participation in…