The article discusses about the importance of ethics, values and character integration in the teaching and learning process particularly on the part of the teacher. In the teaching of Social Studies as a subject, the teacher has also the responsibility of imparting and implying values and ethics particularly in the secondary schools education. In…

Describes how one school system (the Nenominee Indian School District) has been engaged in developing a curriculum based on the values of its Native American community. Discusses Native American education today, the former curriculum at the Kashena primary school, Native American values, and the process of developing this curriculum. (SR)

Three annotated alternatives are offered to replace the customary treatment of national holidays in the school curriculum. (KM)

Examines whether elementary school children have the interest or ability to understand philosophy. Suggests that philosophical thinking among children should be encouraged and that it should take place in the terms and concepts of ordinary language with which children are comfortable. (Author/DB)

The need for a coordinated approach to social studies curriculum development is discussed. Issues to be considered include goals, personalizing programs through active learner participation, human centered programs, values and the valuing process, a broadening of the range of content resources available, and the teacher education program. (SDH)

The module is the fourth of a series of seven discrete modules designed to assist elementary school teachers in the development of a career education program or to enrich an already established program. Module 4 may be used separately or in conjunction with the other modules. The module contains four units which cover the topics of the purposes…

Considers the issue of educational disadvantage in relation to each sex, discusses the dehumanizing effect of sexist education on people in general, and outlines a new concept of humanness, totally divorced from our stereotyped notions of appropriate masculine and feminine behavior. (Author/AJM)

Discussed are the issues and activities involved in creating a curriculum aimed at helping children understand the nature of feelings, human growth and development, and the process of learning. (JB)

James Macdonald introduces six papers on various aspects of language and meaning in the development of educational curricula. Dwayne Huebner discusses traditional tasks and educational realities and points out value systems affecting curricula. He concludes that educators should free themselves from present methodologies and find new ways to…

The intent of the Urban Environmental Studies Curriculum Project, funded by an ESEA Title III grant, was to develop and implement curriculum for an urban oriented environmental studies Program within Special School District 1, Minneapolis Public Schools which would utilize the environment, involve students in investigations and experiences to…

The purpose of this subproject is to guide students to meet and interact with individuals from the many subcultures in a community (see ED 055 011). This progress report of the second year's activities includes information on the process of curriculum development, the materials developed, evaluation, roles of supporting agencies, behavioral…

The process of curriculum differentiation for students with special needs at a primary school in Great Britain is described, focusing on educational values, planning, role of the special education teacher in ensuring that the needs of all children are being met, individualized programs, and curriculum assessment. (JDD)

This booklet is the first in a series of five published in connection with the Guam Assessment of Educational Needs. Collectively, the series represents an effort to identify and validate the most critical education needs for the Guam schools so that improved educational opportunities can be developed for Guam students. This document contains the…

This book is a collection of 10 teacher-developed instructional units at the elementary/middle grade level which are compatible with the principles and theories of the North Carolina Curriculum Framework for Gifted Education. The units can be used in a variety of settings, are designed to develop basic competencies, and include specific strategies…

This overview was designed to illustrate how elementary education is a total program based on the natural growth and development of children. Ten humanistic goals are identified as of fundamental importance for a fully educated person, and the responsibilities of the school in achieving these goals are discussed. Three educational objectives are…