The special role of words in the formation of moral consciousness and behavior is explored. (KM)

This technique will help your kids grasp the idea of place value and have fun with numbers. (Editor)

Summarizes traditional problem areas in environmental education (including whether and how to teach notions of contrasting values and planned change). Also describes the goals and organization of Deep Springs College and discusses how values and change are taught within environmental programs at the college. (JN)

Reviews arguments concerning method, content, and intention as the defining features of indoctrination. Concludes that the entire debate is misconceived because it does not focus on learner experience. Urges consideration and discussion of two varieties of indoctrination--intentional and unintentional. (DMM)

Provides suggestions for using Kurt Vonnegut's story, "The Euphio Question," to stimulate classroom discussion of government regulations and social values. (KS)

The three equally valid usages of democracy in the modern world are not true democracies but simply different types of democratic government, making the teaching of democracy a difficult task. (Author/JB)

The educational relevance of Herbert Read's theory of the nature of art is discussed. (DB)

Author defends the need for the indoctrination of those values that can be defended and lived honestly." (MB)

An examination of the ways moral education was taught in elementary public schools during the first three decades of the century suggests that moral education should be (1) indirect--not taught as a isolated subject; (2) comprehensive--include all aspects of school life; and (3) broadly conceived--moral education is multifaceted. (RM)

The author offers an argument for organized inculcation of moral values into students. (IRT)

Explores the concept of democratic education in the context of mathematics teaching relating to issues concerning democratic citizenship in modern democratic societies and ways of teaching which reflect democratic values. Claims that most mathematics is done in isolation with little social support for its learning. Contains 30 references. (ASK)

Explores the characters of several figures in two sport-related novels, "Bang the Drum Slowly" by Mark Harris and "Shoeless Joe" by W. P. Kinsella. The use of sports fiction to teach children about the human condition and qualities such as friendship and courage is advocated. (SLD)

Strategies are presented for providing positive values education through the process of receiving toys as holiday gifts, without detracting from the enjoyment of receiving and using the toys. Children can learn responsibility and property management skills by taking inventory, categorizing, and evaluating toys. (PB)

Proposes a common definition of spirituality as a set of values aimed at transcendence. Discusses ways to practice spirituality in management education and to apply it to management topics. (SK)