Presents a teacher decision-making model that emphasizes "artistic teaching," in which teachers artistically use research and intuition to promote student achievement. Provides examples of this model implemented in several English classes. (MM)

This paper contends that role playing can be effective in enabling students to explore human relations problems. The benefits of role play are outlined. Role playing models are demonstrated, and an exercise to develop skills and to explore feelings, attitudes, values, and problem-solving strategies is presented. Use of role play with a Year Ten…

Points out the rapid advances in biology, increasing bioethical issues, and how students need to make rational decisions. Introduces a value inquiry model development that includes identifying and clarifying value problems; understanding biological knowledge related to conflict situations; considering, selecting, and evaluating each alternative;…

Explores a model of instruction that provides a sense of direction for teachers interested in promoting learning of global affairs. Basis for instruction is an exploration of how decisions are made through the interaction of individual decision-makers with a situation in a global context. (Author/JK)

Material from the literature and from current research on teacher thinking is used to explore models of teachers' interactive thinking and relationships among teachers' practical theories of teaching, interactive thinking, and classroom action. (IAH)

Addresses the importance of teaching young people about foreign policy issues. Discusses state sovereignty and interpersonal and international conflict. Describes a reflective teaching approach in which a problem is identified, defined, and explored by probing questions. Suggests identifying value assumptions and alternatives, predicting…

The guide, part of a career education project for elementary and secondary education, is designed for use by counselors with high school students. The introductory remarks discuss the background of the program which was proposed to develop a general course of study for students in career education. Developed for use in grades 10-12, the model…

This paper analyzes a study designed to determine if students understand the concept of democracy and can apply democratic principles. It also compares the study with related investigations conducted in Europe and calls for improved teaching to make the concept of democracy comprehensible. In 1974, 1,000 high school seniors in Pennsylvania…