A rationale and model are presented for using literature to teach values clarification in elementary social studies classes. The premise is that a major goal of social studies is to develop good citizens, which requires a comparative knowledge of self and society, and decision-making ability. An explanation is given of how literature (including…

A computerized health profile model was developed to help adolescents clarify their values about health and health practices. Results indicate that the profile was effective in involving adolescents in making positive decisions about their health. (JN)

Educational imagery is introduced as an innovative classroom technique that allows students to isolate themselves mentally and to apply their imaginations to teacher-directed scenarios to accomplish a variety of educational objectives. In this book, the rationale and procedures for using educational imagery with secondary school and college…

Five groups of people must become involved in the production of a sex education program: administrators, faculty, parents, students, and the school board. An elective year-long course is offered for ninth graders, and a parent education program is offered twice yearly. An ongoing parent-community committee functions as a support group for the…

The Student Development Plan consists of a set of learning activity packages for teacher use in secondary school classrooms. It covers the following general areas as they relate to vocational development: (1) self awareness (four activities), (2) value clarification (10 activities), (3) career data and information seeking (four activities), and…

This instructional package consists of activity guides, materials, and background information on selected areas pertinent to the self-development of a native American Indian participant group. Covered in its six units are the following topics: self-image and success (motivation and success, personal discovery, tools and assessment instruments,…

Written for displaced homemaker programs in vocational-technical schools, this curriculum contains material designed so that instructors can prepare student manuals appropriate to almost any educational support situation for displaced homemakers. An overview provides information on special needs groups, curriculum use, and resources and sample…

This curriculum guide contains four units for a secondary consumer and homemaking education course in dynamics of living. Unit titles include (1) Understanding Ourselves (Personality, Human Needs, Value Clarification), (2) Interpersonal Relationship (Developing Relationships, Communication, Accepting Responsibility, Conflict and Change), (3)…

This handbook contains samples of instructional materials for teaching career education concepts in the business classroom--lesson plans, factual information, games, and exercises. While many of the examples are in a form readily usable by students, other examples have been edited or condensed to fit the handbook format. All original sources are…

This guide is intended for use in school-based intervention programs intended to help single parents (particularly teenagers who are expecting or already have a child) master basic money management and consumer skills. The guide is divided into sections dealing with the following topics: interpersonal relationships, value clarification,…