Presents a rationale and framework for teaching values using quality works of literature. (HTH)

Examined the effectiveness of a 2 week values clarification program (career decision making, occupational information, leisure activities, and affective discussion) for 103 junior high school students. Results indicated a greater degree of confusion, no sex differences, and differential effects for 7th and 8th graders. (JAC)

Developed a new method for measuring goal hierarchies, called the Adult Intentional and Motivational Systems Chart, by interviewing 53 men and constructing a system summarizing their goals. Results suggested the continued use of the chart for research on self-direction and adult development as well as intervention. (LLL)

Over the years there have been different terms for the idea of educating for character. Some of these are moral education, moral reasoning, values clarification, and ethics. But the basic idea of using schools to produce people of good character has been around for many generations. This volume explores the importance of including character…

Values clarification involves presenting a hypothetical situation to students that requires them to make a moral judgment. That moral judgment must be publicly affirmed by the student, but not criticized by others. Values clarification's philosophical context is existentialist. The values clarification philosophies and methods were consistent with…

This paper presents a strategy for changing the counselor's environment, or, more specifically, the institutional environment. This strategy involves six steps: (1) value orientation; (2) value commitment; (3) system analysis; (4) extra-systemic supportive base; (5) strategy development; and (6) strategy implementation. An example is offered. (RP)

This paper discusses a value clarification model for health education as an alternative to a purely factual approach which is becoming inadequate in the face of ever increasing amounts of information. This hierarchial model consists of three levels: (1) the information level providing the factual basis; (2) the conceptual level, centering on the…

Because many of today's issues are complex and confusing, children need opportunities and help in value development other than the traditional kinds. Describes value clarification techniques available to the teacher. (Author/DR)

The values clarification class showed decreased personal and political cynicism; those in the traditional class exhibited an increase in both personal and political cynicism. While students in both courses increased their political participation, students enrolled in the traditional class showed a greater gain in political participation. (RM)

Describes an exercise designed to help individuals and couples explore their attitudes toward extramarital relations, and analyze its causes and consequences. Presents several potential issues which typically develop. Provides guidelines for using the exercise. (RC)

Vocational education curriculum should move beyond the technical-efficiency model, which emphasizes skill in technical procedures for problem solving. Curriculum with a value reasoning approach helps students to maximize their potential through action and reflective thought. (CJ)

Considers two contending views of moral reading, the "fabulist" or antibook view and "affective" or values clarification view, and argues for the superiority of the latter view. (HTH)

Notes that both liberals and conservatives have criticized values clarification courses on the grounds that they assume only one correct position regarding values: ethical relativism. Maintains that values clarification fails to live up to its own claims of openness and neutrality. (Author/JM)

Nihilism is the fundamental movement in the history of the West. Materialism is a symptom of nihilism. Materialism is the view that all meaning has gone from the cosmos, nature, and culture. Values are objective, explicit options which imply the existence of choice. (JN)

To get people in touch with the natural world, each of the seven Acclimatization Group Journeys has its own unique theme, activities, length, and mode of transportation. Differing from other outdoor programs, this program emphasized building natural awareness, developing a relationship with the earth, and examining personal lifestyles. (AN)