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Penland, Lynn R.; Beyrer, Mary K. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1981
The teaching of ethics or controversial issues in health education must meet two criteria: (1) The controversy must be addressed from various viewpoints; and (2) The issues must involve questions of right and wrong. Examples of values clarification activities are given. (JN)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Ethical Instruction
Peer reviewedKurvink, Karen – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1990
Described is the course content for a class on AIDS. The class focused on outreach, education, information and learning compassion toward people afflicted with the disease. A list of videos and films used in the course is included. (KR)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Communications, College Science
Peer reviewedBraun, Joseph A., Jr. – International Journal of Social Education, 1992
Reviews approaches to teaching values in elementary schools. Describes a model consistent with the core values of the United States. Recommends an elementary curriculum resting on three cornerstones: (1) caring, (2) citizenship, and (3) conscience. Points out that controversial issues must be discussed openly within such a curriculum. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
Morrow, S. Rex – Southern Social Studies Quarterly, 1988
Examines changes in social studies education from the late 1960s into 1980s, stating that it is important today to teach about social issues using some form of values clarification. Advocates the use of such methods so that students may effectively confront today's challenges, namely Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, drug abuse, alcoholism, sex…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Alcoholism, Citizenship Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
