Describes a program for moral education designed for the education of democratic citizens who will make important decisions about what to do with their lives. The purpose of the suggested program is to develop reasoning skills and thought habits rather than to impart specific moral beliefs. (JOW)

Provides a rationale and suggests an approach for incorporating conflict resolution skills and insights into the elementary school social science curriculum. Points to problems in modern society attributable to individuals' lack of ability to reconcile inner conflicts and differences with others. (AYC)

Describes the emerging administrative tool of "issues management." Categorizes issues as current, emerging, or ongoing, explains how issues emerge, recommends using word processors and national computer networks to manage many issues, and discusses education's need for issues management. Offers guidelines for starting an issues…

The ability to remember large amounts of information has always been stressed, but the ability to be selectively forgetful is of even greater value. Memories of failure and faults need to be forgotten if we are to survive as a society and as individuals. Social injustices and tragedies must be put aside after a proper time. (JN)

Argues that the logical, linear, rational conception of the universe dating from the seventeenth century has produced our present school system. Indicates that the current description of the universe coming from physicists speaks of wonder, mystery, and reverence and that this paradigm needs to become part of the schools' view of the nature of…

The role and activities of university mathematics departments in Third-World countries are examined. These institutions are largely responsible for their nations' efforts at developing mathematics within their own borders, and it is concluded by the author that these structures are seriously deficient. (MP)

Examines the characteristics of incrementalism as it defines the present system in competitive debate. Outlines the strengths and weaknesses of this slow and deliberate pursuit of diverse goals and contends that it holds much argumentative promise. (JMF)

Proposes a teaching/learning strategy for college level sociology courses on problem solving. The method involves directing students to assess the logical adequacy of statements selected from common sense, journalism, and sociology. Evaluation of a course based on this method indicates that it can help students develop rational thinking skills.…

Examines educational theories of John Dewey. Concludes that Dewey's world view could have the effect of depriving a variety of classes of the political and social consciousness necessary to effectively confront those in power. Notes the attractiveness of Dewey's system to the liberal educators of his time. (Author/KC)

Presents two studies of the relationship between student nurses' attitudes and patient perception with regard to abortion. Results indicate that the student nurses' judgments were related to their prevailing attitude toward abortion and to their religiosity. (Author/MA)

The role of social studies and social studies supervisors is examined in light of current social problems. The author suggests 11 major areas in which educational improvement is needed. Social studies supervisors must help establish cooperative relationships among the various disciplines and within the area of social studies, set goals, and…

This article examines the development of dossier building as a topic for a course in social problems. To achieve this, definitions of social problems are reviewed; suggestions are made for material relevant to lectures; and a class project is offered to exemplify potential abuses of dossier building. (Author)

Defends the value of teaching physics-and-society courses in a society that is concerned with social issues. (MLH)

Describes recommendations of a task force formed under the auspices of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, including more standardized procedures for collecting and evaluating environmental data. (MLH)

Three definitions of poverty are considered along with a careful specification of the perspective needed to assess it. (Author/RK)