On August 26, 1831, educators attending a meeting of the American Institute of Instruction confirmed the need for physical exercise in schools, but wanted to determine what type of exercise program would be invigorating, utilitarian, interesting, and provide moral development. Advocates of manual labor programs stressed that physical labor…

The role of the federal government in civic/citizenship education is discussed in this paper. A breakdown has occurred in former socializing institutions, such as the family and church, which have ceased to influence civic education. There is a need to reconceptualize the socialization process. Four factors that impede the socialization of…

Educators, politicians, and members of international organizations shared concerns, ideas, and experiences in the area of expanding dimensions of world education at this international conference. Three major topics focused on illuminating global concerns and potentialities. Topic I, education for development, was discussed by eight authors whose…

The contributions to societal integration of the flexible and diversified religious institution of rural Appalachia in the United States were compared and contrasted with the contributions of the more or less monolithic and state-controlled rural church in Greece. It was found that the process of integration of rural society into the larger social…

A questionnaire requesting subjects to rank 16 occupations according to "how you perceive their social standing" (prestige ranking) was administered to 154 undergraduate students. From an analysis of the rankings, students were labeled Traditional (N=73) and Non-Traditional (N=74) and were then compared on demographic and attitudinal variables.…

Recommendations for facilitating religious literacy programs in public schools are presented in this 1976 annual report. Written primarily for an audience of Catholic priests, the report aims at spreading understanding about the legal parameters of religious studies in public education and at increasing religious literacy of public school students…

Claims that Vietnam War protestors were not instrumental in bringing it to an end. Contends that their rhetorical strategies may have actually harmed their cause, and that Middle Americans only became disenchanted when the oft-promised victory in Vietnam proved elusive and the casualties began to mount. (MS)

Traces the European tradition of teaching elementary school students about their home and its immediate community, with particular attention to German practices. Emphasizes the value of homelife education in reducing personal anxiety and antisocial behavior, and its unique opportunities for Americans. (FMW)

Studies how family members' domestic lifestyles affect whether children achieve above, at, or below grade level in public schools. Family units in the same neighborhood can have widely disparate organizational structures, which produce qualitatively different talents, dispositions, and abilities in youngsters. (BJV)

Describes a game developed to provide medical education students with opportunities to discuss questions concerning health education issues. Indicates the materials needed for constructing the accompanying game board and provides the questions that are addressed by participants as they play the game. (TW)

All evidence shows that fast population growth slows development in the developing countries. It is the combination of social development and family planning that is so powerful in reducing fertility. Governments must act now. (RM)

Discusses factors influencing development of political attitudes of Hausa primary and secondary students in Kano State, Nigeria. Describes influences from traditional socialization agencies and schools in terms of attitudes toward citizenship, authority, and political participation. Finds schooling's emphasis on bureaucracy contributes equally to…

In this interview, Neil Postman responds to questions about the destruction and preservation of childhood by such influences as television, computers, the woman's movement, and academics for young children. Emphasizes roles and responsibilities of parents, teachers, and schools in maintaining tradition and culture amid changing social values and…

Rapid changes in technology and society make it more difficult to prepare students for satisfying and productive lives in tomorrow's unpredictable world. Major dimensions of a future living education are discussed: thinking, feeling, communication-expressing, relating, growing, believing, and knowing. (Author/RM)

"Too Good for Drugs"[TM] is designed to promote life skills, character values, resistance skills to negative peer influence, and resistance to the use of illegal drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. The program, which targets elementary and middle school students, is based on classroom discussions and structured activities that center on…