Contends that the key questions in civic education are How should people be treated? and How should disputes between people be resolved? Argues that a moral system is necessary for a civil society and that schools have a responsibility to encourage common-sense notions of ethical behavior. Includes classroom activities to illustrate this approach.…

Examines how the section on values in the 1981 "California History/Social Science Framework" points the way and direction for educating students to become good citizens. The author discusses 10 basic ideas or value-oriented claims that he thinks could be used as an intellectual framework to guide the designing of civic education…

Discusses the new emphasis of the section on values in the 1981 "California History/Social Science Framework." The development of a personal value system and the study, understanding, and appreciation of the values of others is seen as the basis of American citizenship. (AM)

To aid in the development of moral and ethical frames of reference necessary for citizenship in a democratic society, the booklet outlines 7 programs for K-6 students that present 19 concepts for affective education instruction in the areas of values, attitudes, and interests. Some of these include freedom, honesty, loyalty, responsibility,…

Six different approaches to teaching values in the classroom are reviewed in this paper. Each approach is reviewed according to: (1) the rationale of the approach; (2) the process of valuing; (3) the teaching methods used to achieve the specific purpose to the approach; (4) an instructional mode or system of procedures used by teachers to…

The article describes an approach to infusing human dignity into the social studies curriculum through (1) planned instruction, (2) teacher-child interaction, and (3) school responses to unacceptable behavior. Recommended practices for each of the three components are offered. (DB)

This character education guide, for grades Pre-K through 12, presents field-generated, field-tested ideas for integrating character education with daily learning. The ideas are varied in design, scope, and developmental levels and range from half-hour lessons to school-wide events to year-long courses. Each unit (50 in all) is built on particular…

Contains a French folk tale and discussion questions that give elementary level students the opportunity to discuss cheating and human behavior. Children read about three clever boys who outwit an unscrupulous innkeeper. They discuss the behavior of the protagonists and argue for or against the brothers' trick. (AM)

Criticizes character education programs that tend merely to present moral values to students, believing this produces socially responsible behavior. Argues listing values is simplistic and ineffective. Recognizes the situational complexity that confounds making moral choices. Suggests character education must contend with value conflicts and guide…

One side of character education is to create schools and communities that are caring, civil, and challenging (both academically and behaviorally). The other side is to develop young citizens who are smart, decent, and responsible. This booklet illustrates how to use newspaper content at school and at home to teach eight specific values: respect,…

This resource book provides ideas, strategies, techniques, examples, and resources for organizing, implementing, sustaining, and assessing character education programs in K-12 schools. The text is organized into several topics: (1) historical and theoretical bases for character education; (2) a description of a comprehensive character education…

Analogies help students to unlock long-term memory and to project the implications of courses of action. Gives examples of how analogies can be brought into the social studies curriculum in areas like value claims and decision making. (CS)

As an agency of socialization, one of the main purposes of the school is to prepare children for responsible membership in society and to encourage appropriate social/moral attitudes and behavior necessary for good citizenship. This study of personal and social skills and values was conducted to help formulate the Canadian core curriculum.…

Contends that the end of the Cold War does not necessarily mean the triumph of democracy. Presents contemporary interpretations of the democratic concepts of liberty, equality, and fraternity. Asserts that responsible action in a democratic society requires continued reflection about values education. (CFR)

Traces historical precedents of values development and citizenship education in the United States and Canada. Proposes a framework for democratic values education. Explores teaching methods and classroom environments that promote democratic citizenship education. Exhorts social studies educators to integrate teaching and learning in citizenship…