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Eddy, James M.; And Others – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1985
Practical and theoretical problems associated with incorporating values clarification as an element of health education are explored. Guidelines for teaching values clarification are offered. (DF)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Educational Strategies, Health Education, Secondary Education
Download full textPuolimatka, Tapio – 1990
The very existence of pluralism and democratic societies is based on a commitment to certain values, since they do not keep their members in line by sheer force. Theoretically this means that antidemocratic values choices of large numbers of people would lead to the end of such societies. Thus a problem encountered by these societies is how to…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Educational Philosophy, Educational Principles, Foreign Countries
Knapp, Clifford E. – 1985
This report advocates the use of a process approach in learning about the environment and supports the teaching of responsible environmental decision making skills through an inquiry and valuing focus. Teaching is viewed as a process of structuring experiences, raising questions, sharing activities, and guiding students to the attainment of…
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Decision Making Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedDror, Yuval – Journal of Moral Education, 1993
Asserts that the field of moral and values education lacks a comprehensive theory. Focuses on two neglected, but essential, dimensions: (1) community, or widening circles of belonging and group identification; and (2) activity, including formal and informal education in the school as well as youth organizations and nonschool activities. (CFR)
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Influence, Community Involvement, Curriculum Design
Peer reviewedBelanger, William A. – Journal of Moral Education, 1993
Describes the imparting of values as a multidimensional model with three dimensions: (1) mode; (2) intent; and (3) preparation. Emphasizes that this model focuses on the teacher. Provides suggestions and classroom behavior examples to illustrate the model and its implementation. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction
Gibbs, John C. – Moral Education Forum, 1995
Critiques 20 years of moral education research, briefly commenting on major developments and theories. Discusses the link between cognitive distortion and antisocial behavior in adolescents. Includes a list of theoretical suggestions for future research. (MJP)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Theories, Cognitive Dissonance, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
Torney-Purta, Judith; Schwille, John – 1982
A comparative analysis of values education in the United States, Germany, Japan, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, Sweden, and Canada analyzed eight assertions: (1) No institution with education as its primary aim can be value neutral; (2) Countries differ in values which characterize their political cultures and in values which are taught in…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Citizenship Education, Civics, Comparative Analysis
