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Darden, Joseph S., Jr. – Journal of School Health, 1981
Beginning in the late 1960s, the sexual revolution resulted in new lifestyles, drug cultures, out-of-wedlock pregnancies, and a higher incidence of venereal disease. Many schools initiated sex education programs aimed at developing an understanding of interpersonal relationships, human development, and responsible personal behavior. (FG)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Family Life Education, Health Education
Kurtines, William M.; Berman, Steven L. – Moral Education Forum, 1995
Briefly reports, defines, and classifies central questions and issues in moral education. Traces recent theoretical developments in moral philosophy and moral reasoning and relates these to education for democratic values. Concludes with a recommendation to apply these principles globally. (MJP)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Design, Democratic Values, Educational Change
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Boyd, Stephen M. – Update on Law-Related Education, 1996
Considers the twin legal questions of, constitutional support for, and challenges against, character education in public schools. Discovers a number of court cases establishing precedence for character education. Appraises the legal efficacy of constitutional challenges and finds them wanting. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Constitutional Law, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
Vitz, Paul C.; And Others – 1985
Intended to examine equity in values education in public school curricula, this comprehensive report is organized into two major sections. Section 1 is empirically oriented and presents evidence describing how religion and traditional values are represented in the nation's public school textbooks. Part 1 of section 1 (by Donald Oppewal) is a…
Descriptors: Bias, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education