"Drugsbridge" is a humanistic programme providing a "zone of transformation" for discussion and debate on drug use. Twelve young people and six unrelated parents met over four carefully designed and facilitated sessions. Qualitative data enable evaluation of the processes and impact of these. The article highlights three…

This article describes the nature of educational imagery (classroom teaching methodology that allows students to isolate themselves mentally and to use their natural abilities to daydream in ways that accomplish educational objectives) and its sources, describes how to implement the strategy in the classroom, and gives examples of educational…

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)

Examines the need for the inclusion of ethics in science instruction and discusses three approaches that can be used in teaching ethical decision-making: values clarification, case studies, and simulations. Provides an example of a classroom activity combining these approaches. (JP)

Environmental ethics provide a set of related values that help to limit or restrict individual freedom in order to save and protect nature. Examples of environmental ethics include land ethics, deep ecology, social ecology, Native or first peoples' worldviews, reverence for life, and conservation and management. Includes teaching strategies and a…

The results of this investigation combined with the feedback of students lead to the conclusion that the use of selected value-clarifying strategies in a health education course for future teachers is feasible. Strategies include value sheets and thought cards. (Author/LA)

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 step-by-step explanation is provided of SOLVE (Solutions, Outcomes, Liabilities, Values, and Evaluations), a method for resolving moral problems to satisfy others as well as the individual conscience. As indicated in introductory comments, SOLVE separates moral dilemmas into their constituent parts. Each moral problem has a number of…

An introductory problem for a theatre history course presents the process of group decision making and problem solving in theatre studies, encourages students to compare values when collecting information and making decisions, and illustrates the variety of dramatic forms, production styles, and economic concerns of contemporary theatre. Entitled…

Instead of employing a wide variety of teaching methods in the classroom, teachers should use only a few compatible methods. To choose these methods, teachers must clarify their own beliefs about basic elements of education and must assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of various methods in particular settings. (IW)

One of the major goals of the social studies is to help students gain and refine skills in the area of value clarification. Value sheets, carefully planned activities designed to elicit value clarifying patterns of language from students, are one way of securing value clarification. Sheets, planned in conjunction with ongoing units of instruction,…

Presents five activities for grades 3-6 which show how to harness the fun of Halloween to achieve social studies goals such as values clarification, critical thinking, personal decision making, and inquiry. States that Halloween's rich history, contemporary customs, ancient rituals, and myths provide a high-interest background of common experience…

Adoption of a value analysis program is proposed to aid colleges in identifying and implementing educationally sound labor-saving devices and procedures, enabling them to meet more students' needs at less cost with no quality reduction and a minimum of staff resistance. Value analysis is defined as a method for studying how well a product does…

The real aim of the study of history is to enable students to develop conviction about their values and beliefs. To promote this end, the teacher must take a strong hand in helping students identify the broad themes that they should trace in their reading and class discussion. The point of discussion is to organize facts and develop…

The mini-problems presented in this volume are provided to augment the introductory course, "Minding Your Own Small Business," and the advanced course, "Something Ventured, Something Gained," in small business ownership and management. They can also be used in conjunction with other instructional materials in small business…