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Wagschal, Harry – Roeper Review, 1980
The author proposes the development of a social sciences/humanities curriculum which addresses the special concerns of gifted high school students and suggests that the curriculum incorporate such elements as values clarification and reflection (based on students' own personal experiences). (PHR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Gifted, Humanistic Education

Moy, Caryl T. – Teaching Sociology, 1987
Describes a college course on human sexuality, its goals and evolution. Includes a section on student enrollment, student reasons for taking the course, and a discussion of goals and techniques for human sexuality instruction. (Author/AEM)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Higher Education

Jarrett, James L. – Educational Theory, 1980
The suggestion to equate values with purpose is considered. The advantage of value development over moral development is that values apply to a broader category of ideas while morality has a more confined and narrow application. All students and teachers should attempt to become both creators and appreciators of values. (JN)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Creative Development, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives
Roffman, Deborah M. – Independent School, 1981
Sexuality education presents biological facts in broad human terms, with emphasis on helping students to learn how, not what, to think about situations and issues involving sexual values and behavior standards. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Private Schools

Harmin, Merrill; Gallagher, William – Peabody Journal of Education, 1994
Discusses the role of moral education and values clarification in the curriculum, highlighting how educators' morality influences the implementation of values-centered curricula. The article advocates curricula in which students learn to critically examine their daily choices and proposes that a moral education helps students learn to think…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Moral Development, Moral Values
Belcastro, Philip A. – 1979
For the last two decades, health educators have been laboring at coalescing the philosophical premise and goals of school health education. The focal point of this conflict emerges when proponents claim that health education curricula enhance decision making skills and concurrently require health educators to teach toward specific health-promoting…
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education

Rowe, Robert M. – Education, 1980
Discussing the Jonestown mass suicide, Charles Manson, etc., this article maintains children must be alerted to the fact that there are people and advocacies capable of exerting the kind of influence that causes followers to act with total irrationality; educators must emphasize the development of strong, questioning minds. (Author/JC)
Descriptors: Beliefs, Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Dogmatism

Rich, John Martin – Journal of Teacher Education, 1980
A rationale for the inclusion of liberal education in the preservice teacher education program is presented, broad liberal outcomes are proposed, and recommendations for the attainment of these outcomes are suggested. (MJB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Emotional Development, General Education
Peterson, Karen L. – 1987
The purpose of this paper is to assist early childhood teachers in developing curriculum content by considering the philosophical issues that surround the curriculum decision-making process. Curriculum development is construed in terms of a multi-step decision-making process through which teachers progress. Steps of the process are: (1)…
Descriptors: Criteria, Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Early Childhood Education
Thomas, M. Donald; Lewy, Rafael – 1978
A historical overview of the teaching of moral conduct in schools forms the first part of this paper. The authors cite several precedents for education focused on producing high moral conduct and describe the recent slackening of concern for moral education in our public schools. In the second part of the paper, the authors discuss the steps taken…
Descriptors: Codes of Ethics, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction

Beller, Edward – Journal of Educational Thought, 1986
Discusses the weaknesses inherent in Sidney Simon's values clarification method and Lawrence Kohlberg's cognitive moral development method, suggesting that single class, isolated instruction overlooks the affective, unconscious elements of character formation. Recommends an alternative holistic approach based on John Locke's concept of all…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Needs, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education

Burke, Judith Lee – Journal of Education for Social Work, 1982
Recommendations for achieving equity for women in family treatment education and suggestions for dealing with sex-role stereotypes include: integration of foundation content with family practice curriculum; considering theoretical and actual assumptions toward women clients; a strong experiential component to reveal students' attitudes; and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Family Programs, Field Instruction

Hacker, Sylvia S. – Journal of School Health, 1981
An effective sex education curriculum deals with both feelings and behaviors. It must address decision making and problem solving in regard to relationship formation, readiness for intercourse, use of contraception, child rearing, and social responsibility and should be incorporated into education throughout the educational process. (JN)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction

Milner, J. O. – Clearing House, 1987
Examines the controversy over what should make up core curriculum and whether topics such as values clarification, visual literacy, thinking skills, and computer literacy should be included in such curriculum. (JC)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Core Curriculum, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development
Wooster, Martin Morse – American Enterprise, 1990
In light of recent demands for teaching moral values in the public schools, examines the history and success of such efforts in U.S. education, from Bible-based curricula to self-esteem training and students' rights movements. Suggests guidelines for choosing and implementing principles of good conduct in schools. (CJS)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Codes of Ethics, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment
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