Those factors which motivate citizens to define themselves as first" or second" class are realistically discussed and alternatives to the present trends in the role of American citizenship are suggested. (JB)

Four avenues for helping the elementary student understand the social processes of competition, conflict, cooperation, accommodation, and assimilation are included. (DE)

A method for recognizing supportive behavior among the students of a seventh grade social studies class, whose disruptive and abusive behavior made learning impossible, resulted in positive personal growth for both teacher and student. (JH)

Explains how social studies teachers can teach cooperative behavior to junior high students. Three critical factors are length of time student groups have worked together, interdependence of goals attached to the tasks, and interdependence of means to accomplish the tasks. (Author/AV)

Social Studies programs are increasing their focus upon social and interpersonal awareness.. This article discusses the teacher's role in teaching about values in social studies classes at the primary and secondary levels. The technique known as the living circle or group guidance is explained. (Author/RM)

Basic understandings of the realities of the world with regard to poverty, race, beliefs, economics, are necessary for any student to develop humanistic attitudes toward the earth's inhabitants. Attitudes surveys clarify the students' misconceptions prior to any non-Western studies. (JMB)