Discusses episodes from the history of the Sioux Indians in North and South Dakota and suggests ways in which this information can be incorporated into social studies classroom activities. Information is taken from primary source material in the Educational Division of the National Archives. (Author/DB)

Students keep a diary of reactions to any course ideas which are personally significant and comment on class lectures, relevant newspaper articles, television, films, and experiences. Preliminary research indicates the log has a positive impact on student motivation, interest, and self perception. (Author/JK)

Discusses the advantages of using popular novels, primary documents, and role playing assignments for a class in American diplomatic history. Suggestions for using these materials and techniques are also discussed. Includes a list of novels that provide introductions to different decades of American diplomatic history. (Author/JK)

Examines the many possible methods used by instructors who work with dramatic action: in educational drama, drama therapy, social drama, and theater. Discusses an emergent taxonomy whereby instructors choose either spontaneous/formal, overt/covert/, or intrinsic/extrinsic methods. (JC)

Discusses three goals of character development for elementary school children: promoting (1) cooperative relationships and mutual respect; (2) moral agency; and (3) a moral community based on fairness, caring, and participation. Explores teaching strategies for building self-esteem and fostering cooperation, moral reflection, and participative…

Discusses Stephen Tanner's model of using literary criticism as a discourse, asserting that it fails to train students to think, but only teaches them to discuss literature from an academic perspective. In contrast, Robert Scholes' model of textual studies offers both a workable methodology and a relevant curriculum. (MM)

Dicusses some probable developments in the areas of biotechnologies and information technologies and their implications for ethical preparation, new pedagogical models, and other aspects of a value-oriented curriculum. (DMM)

Finds that utopias act as catalysts to young people exploring issues of personal growth through reading. Discusses several books that contain utopian elements. (EL)

Discusses a strategy used to incorporate value-related issues into introductory chemistry. Indicates that the approach, necessarily limited to few topics each year, encourages students to reflect on the causes and effect of science-related social issues and to define their personal values. (JN)

Discusses how teachers can help students make the transition from using manipulative materials to abstract mathematical symbols. Includes: (1) a definition of the transition state; (2) ways to bridge the gap (by asking questions and by using activities); and (3) a specific example (teaching place value). (JN)

A personal history of learning to write in the different required forms and how particular teachers affected the learner's attitude. (CRH)

Attempts to enrich civic learning should consider recent psychological studies. Changes must begin with teacher education and should be focused on: (1) changing classroom climate, where teachers' attitudes toward use of democratic or authoritarian processes can exert great influences; and (2) understanding students and teachers as developing…

Author investigated another part of the curriculum he considered "hidden," that is, teacher attitudes and the student reaction to them. Article evaluated three main types of teacher attitudes the student finds ways and means to uncover, namely, the teacher's attitude toward himself as teacher and person, toward his students, and toward his subject…