By infusing social justice themes into social studies lessons and creating interdisciplinary units, educators not only changed the curriculum, but also created a school-wide culture of understanding and valuing human rights.

Values clarification is a dynamic process in which people come to understand what they individually view as important in their lives by placing a name or label to what one values. This process commonly occurs during the traditional college years and is a critical component of leadership education. This qualitative study examined how junior-level…

It is necessary that children are taught pedagogy of peace that includes recognition and rejection of violence, understanding of differences through dialogue, critical awareness of injustice, social justice and imaginative understanding of peace. The prime responsibility of a teacher is to help students to become good human beings, motivated to…

This digest contains an abridgment of a section of a chapter on "Environmental Education Research Related to Issue Awareness" from the 1984 National Commission for Environmental Education Research (NCEER) Report. The paper was prepared by Randall Wiesenmeyer, Maureen Murrin, and Audrey Tomera. Only the section of the paper dealing with…

The purpose of this paper is to refocus and expand the notion of the integration of reading, particularly literature, and social studies. The premise is that reading as a tool of inquiry can be used in the social studies classroom to develop students' abilities to inquire about social issues in the social studies. Inquiry is interpreted to include…

Proposes that environmental education must focus on the economic, political, social, and philosophical structures that direct human behavior and emphasize development of ecologically sound attitudes, values, and modes of operation. Reviews resource materials, projects, and programs that serve to challenge as well as inform youth. (ML)

Because of its exploration of human conflicts, its examination of the capability of society and the individual relationships within it, and its focus on universal moral issues, Sophocles'"Antigone" is a relevant addition to secondary school core curricula. "Antigone" is effective in responding to each of Philip Anderson's four…

In spite of an increased emphasis on technical training within the college curriculum, there is a growing realization that the humanities in general and ethics in particular are vital to the student's personal development and moral enlightenment. Accordingly, LaGuardia Community College, with the financial backing of the National Endowment for the…

Describes a simulation game strategy that is used in an interdisciplinary course that focuses on the relationships between values and technology. Outlines the game's objectives, content focus, and procedural elements. Discusses the merits of this type of approach in assisting in the development of a personal philosophy toward technology. (ML)

The author suggests that the common core of career education and consumer education is the emphasis on practical, real-life skills, with a focus on self-understanding and self-oriented decision making. Presented are activities and projects which enhance awareness of the importance of these skills. (KC)

Outlines basic premises of environmental education and guiding principles for curriculum development that were developed by United Nations conferences on the environment in the 1970s. Discusses current educational practices. Emphasizes the need for an interdisciplinary approach to environmental education that focuses on values transmission and…

This guide is designed to provide assistance and support to school districts for the development of a comprehensive K-12 environmental education program. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of knowledge, attitudes, and skills that would lead to responsible stewardship of the environment. Infusion of environmental topics into all curricular areas…

The University Studies program at Indiana State University, Terre Haute, is described with regard to program objectives, staffing, admissions, advisement, requirements, and enrollment. The program offers an alternative to meeting general education requirements. While it focuses on contemporary issues of value and choice, it is suitable for all…

Identifies common areas of interest for the sciences and social studies. Explains effective clarification strategies and methods of focusing on value conflicts. Two such methods, the analytical model and moral reasoning model, are explained and examples of instructional materials provided for each. (GS)

This document is a reference for teachers to use in incorporating values education into all subject areas through the activities listed in the book. The book contains 16 chapters, of which about half provide guidelines, discussion and activities related to values in general, and half suggest activities specific to individual areas of study. In the…