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Aspy, Cheryl B.; Aspy, David N. – Journal of Invitational Theory and Practice, 1996
Argues that schools need to intensify efforts to offer values instruction since current efforts portend failure. Examines the historical roots of values education, profiles the social context of values problems, critiques approaches to values, describes ways to unify the advocates of values education, and discusses the current public demand for…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education

Ritter, Ellen M. – Communication Education, 1981
Outlines four major characteristics of adolescent social-cognitive development. Discusses their affect on the adolescent's ability to understand communication concepts and to deal with the classroom audience and particular types of topics, assignments, or exercises. Draws implications for secondary speech curriculum. (JMF)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development

Bratt, Marvin – School Science and Mathematics, 1980
Described are ways in which curriculum in science and mathematics may be shaped to the adolescent. Several examples relate to cognitive development, neurological functioning, physical changes, social evolution, and moral growth of the adolescent. (DS)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
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
National Council for the Social Studies, Washington, DC. – 1991
This task force report is designed to focus attention on the young adolescent learner and provide direction for developing appropriate and meaningful social studies instruction for the middle school. Schools at the middle level characteristically focus on the unique developmental needs of young adolescents. A number of these needs are listed, in…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Citizenship Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
Shaw, Danielle, Ed. – Laboratory for Student Success (LSS), The Mid-Atlantic Regional Educational Laboratory, 2003
Nurturing morality in education is difficult. Educators, parents, and policymakers require a rich understanding of what morality is and how to nurture it. Program advocates are obligated to show that morality is appropriate in school and distinguish curricular goals from aspects of moral education that are best left to families, churches and…
Descriptors: Ethical Instruction, Politics of Education, Laboratories, Young Adults