A discussion of the cultural context of language teaching. (HB)

Noting that psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg's pedagogical approach is predicated on the classroom discussion of moral dilemmas, this paper suggests that its affinity to the teaching of literature, communication, and composition is a natural one. The first part of the paper offers a detailed explication of Kohlberg's stages of moral development,…

A SIMULTANEOUS APPROACH WAS USED IN AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF THREE MAJOR INSTRUCTIONAL PROBLEMS THAT ARE ENCOUNTERED IN TEACHING VALUE PROBLEMS IN TWO SOCIAL STUDIES TOPICS ON ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION--FLOURIDATION AND THE USE OF PESTICIDES. "VALIDITY" WHICH IS CONCERNED WITH THE APPROPRIATE CRITERIA FOR MAKING VALUE JUDGMENTS WAS STUDIED BY…

Unlike other modern fictional heroes, Captain Lee, the South Korean intelligence officer in Richard Kim's novel, "The Martyred," achieves personal fulfillment only when he sacrifices his passionate principles and joins the "establishment." As part of his military job, he is required to investigate and affirm the heroism of 12…

Teachers can use discussion to develop critical thinking skills in gifted children at all levels. (DB)

Several specific areas of concern over the use of computers in education are addressed, including selection of programs; utilization; technology; expense; effects on the child, teaching, and society; and computer abuse. (MP)

Three hundred seventh and eighth grade students used music and drama to assess and change their personal values. (DD)

The authors discuss teaching and learning strategies for the topic of values at all age levels. They encourage a focus on participative learning and provision of a caring environment. A discussion of universal versus particular values is included. (CH)

The author argues that because vocational students are similar to artists in their creative patterns, they will benefit from the artistic skills of developing style, appreciating and critiquing surroundings, producing pleasing work, and creating social contribution. Research applying skills to vocational needs and teaching methods structuring…

When students write their own obituaries, they are combining a values-clarification exercise with the development of writing skills. This article discusses a different approach to freshman composition. (DF)

This book is a guide to an approach to professional development in which one's own teaching is a field of inquiry. The book explores the nature of the university teacher's inquiry and the importance of questioning personal and intellectual values in university teaching. The chapters are: (1) "Introduction to the Enquiry"; (2) "The…

Study investigated whether a training program could foster the maturation of moral judgments in prekindergarten children, and the differential effects of two training methods: discussion and verbal discrimination. (Authors/CB)

A study of history can be approached through four basic steps: (1) collecting and questioning evidence; (2) defining terms by reference to authority and through use of logic; (3) recognizing and questioning other interpretations and building and applying one's own interpretation, and (4) recognizing and clarifying values, then applying values to…