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Peer reviewedGaddy, James R.; Kelly, Linda E. – Clearing House, 1981
Because parents have abdicated to schools the responsibility for teaching ethics, New Rochelle High School has developed a "Curriculum For Caring" based on the ideas of Urie Bronfenbrenner. The authors describe the general content and objectives of this required program and note that student absenteeism and misbehavior have declined.…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Democratic Values, Ethical Instruction, High Schools
Peer reviewedHepworth, A. J. – Journal of Moral Education, 1979
This paper attempts to detail new directions that values education has recently taken in New South Wales, due to curricular and teacher inputs, and to analyze some of the effects these changes have had. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction
Holden, Leonard W. – 1980
The objectives of the Tacoma (Washington) Public Schools' 5 year, K-12 values education program were to familiarize teachers with the theories of moral/ethical education, develop or identify appropriate curriculum materials, train teachers to use these materials, and evaluate the program. Participating were 244 language arts, social studies,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction, Health Education
Weaver, Andrew M.; Britt, Rodney C. – 1978
Results are reported of a survey to examine values/moral education programs being proposed or implemented by departments of education in the United States. Questionnaires were mailed to the highest ranked state public school supervisors for social studies in each of the 50 states. Thirty-eight questionnaires were returned. Three states sent a…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Educational Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction
Peer reviewedMeyer, John – History and Social Science Teacher, 1985
A conceptual background and definition of social education with emphasis on interpersonal values and skills are provided. Secondary Canadian and U.S. social education curriculum development projects are discussed, emphasizing implementation guidelines, program objectives, and potential pitfalls. (RM)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Comparative Education, Curriculum Development, Definitions
Download full textMcLean, Lorna R.; Cook, Sharon Anne; Crowe, Tracy – Canadian Social Studies, 2006
Judging from public debate and policy, there is renewed interest about the state of young peoples' civic engagement, their character development and their knowledge levels about public issues. At the same time, there are persistent concerns about the narrow and nationalist construction of the very curriculum which should be challenging young…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Teaching Methods, Ethical Instruction, Social Studies
Kirk, Mary Ann – 1984
The format and mode of operation of a special commission appointed by the Maryland legislature to examine the teaching of values in elementary and secondary public schools are presented. The Commission surveyed and evaluated values education programs, interviewed educators, and held meetings with citizens throughout the state. Consensus was…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Curriculum Development
Johnson, Tony W. – 1984
This document describes curriculum and resources designed to foster and expand the philosophical thinking of elementary and middle school students. The booklet begins with excerpts from and a discussion of Matthew Lipman's novel "Harry Stottlemeier's Discovery," written to help elementary and middle school students discover both formal…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Dialogs (Language)
Social Science Education Consortium, Inc., Boulder, CO. – 1976
Three issues of a current awareness bulletin published occasionally by the ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies are combined in this document. The bulletins are designed for use by elementary and secondary social studies teachers. The various issues, written in 1976, deal with emerging topics of interest related to reading in the social studies,…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Bulletins, Content Area Reading, Conventional Instruction
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Bangkok (Thailand). Regional Office for Education in Asia and the Pacific. – 1981
UNESCO member states discussed educational efforts undertaken to improve international understanding, peace, and respect for human rights. Chapter 1 summarizes the reports of individual countries. Although the citizens of each of the countries have their rights protected through their respective constitutions, there is some variation in the…
Descriptors: Civics, Civil Liberties, Comparative Education, Curriculum Evaluation
Mehlinger, Howard D., Ed. – 1981
Intended for elementary and secondary teachers and for students in teacher training institutions, this book contains practical suggestions and information on ways and means of improving social studies instruction. UNESCO hopes that the book will play a part in raising the standard of social studies teaching and that it will at the same time…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Comparative Education, Concept Teaching, Curriculum Development
Joyce, William W., Ed.; Ryan, Frank L., Ed. – 1977
The anthology contains 24 selected articles about elementary school social studies which have appeared in issues of the journal "Social Education" from 1970-77. "Social Education" is the official journal of the National Council for the Social Studies. These articles are considered to be exemplary in discussing instructional…
Descriptors: Anthologies, Career Awareness, Classroom Design, Course Content
McKernan, Jim, Ed. – Irish Educational Studies, 1984
The following papers dealing with education in Ireland are presented: "The Fortunes of Education as a Subject of Study and of Research in Ireland" (John Coolahan); "The Irish Charter Schools: The Grand Design in Principle and Practice" (Kenneth Milne); "Quaker Education in 18th and 19th Century Ireland" (Cyril G.…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Comparative Education
