The paper explores the evaluation of values in the deaf population noting more similarities than differences between deaf and hearing persons, presenting data on the usefulness of an adapted values questionnaire with deaf subjects, and suggesting that differences are a result of a differential environment rather than of pathology. (DB)

Several current viewpoints concerning values education are identified and suggestions for a comprehensive approach to values education are offered. (JMF)

The suggestion to equate values with purpose is considered. The advantage of value development over moral development is that values apply to a broader category of ideas while morality has a more confined and narrow application. All students and teachers should attempt to become both creators and appreciators of values. (JN)

Describes an approach to multicultural social work research that is values based and process oriented. Such research is defined as a reflective and collaborative process. Several key challenges to and benefits of multicultural research are presented. Strategies are recommended to support the development of multicultural research. (RJM)

Argues that schools need to intensify efforts to offer values instruction since current efforts portend failure. Examines the historical roots of values education, profiles the social context of values problems, critiques approaches to values, describes ways to unify the advocates of values education, and discusses the current public demand for…

Outlines a values-based approach to facilitating career transitions. People who are unable to engage in work that they deem important violate their standards of behavior and are likely to be dissatisfied with their jobs. Discusses identifying, clarifying, and prioritizing values. Identification of intrapersonal and intrarole conflict is examined.…

Various approaches to educational philosophy and developmental psychology are described. The purpose of the monograph was to review educational philosophy and developmental psychology in relation to educational methodology. The paper is presented in five sections. Section one, the introduction, explains the role of schools in transmitting social…

Intended to examine equity in values education in public school curricula, this comprehensive report is organized into two major sections. Section 1 is empirically oriented and presents evidence describing how religion and traditional values are represented in the nation's public school textbooks. Part 1 of section 1 (by Donald Oppewal) is a…