Data from test instruments developed to measure student progress in a decision-making approach to values education suggest that either current methods of decision-making instruction are ineffective or that the adolescent years are a stagnant period for growth in this domain. (Author/CM)

Values clarification activities help preservice teachers understand their own values while developing activities which might be used in their own classrooms. Exercises are described which serve to orient the students to the teaching profession while presenting the philosophical, historical, and sociological foundations of education. (JN)

The concept of health is defined as the state of body and mind which affords the individual the ability to strive toward his/her functional objectives and his/her culturally desired goals. The role of health education should be to impart knowledge which will assist individuals in making personal choices about lifestyles, values, and goals. (JN)

A moral sex education program in the public schools can contribute to sexual health and be an important factor in the prevention of sex-related problems. Given certain guidelines, even the most controversial topics may be discussed in school within a moral framework. (JN)

The learning process model is based on trainee input and is especially designed to help trainees learn basic interpersonal relationship skills, review program and professional expectations and opportunities, assess their potential and motivation for different careers in teaching and related professions, and examine their career objectives. (Author)

The family system is a variation of the teacher-advisor system which encourages educational and personal growth. A Life Experience Studies curriculum which emphasizes values claraifcation and decision making is presented. (JAC)

The moral criticism approach employs elements of criticism and moral reasoning to reach reasoned decisions regarding the rightness or wrongness of actions in applications of scientific knowledge. (JN)

Describes the rationale for using reflection to link service experience to learning in college instruction, and offers guidelines for developing effective reflection activities: linking student experiences to learning objectives; giving guidance for the reflection activities; scheduling the activities regularly; allowing feedback and assessment;…

Described are activities that lead to values clarification. Issues such as dissection, bioengineering, birth control, medical resources, and death are discussed. Included is a student questionnaire on the subject of dissection and the use of animals in laboratories. (KR)

Data on 997 medical students' attitudes before and after a required 6-week clerkship in family medicine, compared with specialty match data, found that the clerkship had the effects of both value indoctrination and value clarification for students. This effect appeared to persist throughout the third and fourth years. (Author/MSE)

Argues that a true general education should encourage the exploration of religious questions. Describes the author's use of works showing dystopian societies based on existing values, such as Huxley's "Brave New World," to encourage students to rethink their assumptions and develop openness toward the questions that religions address. (22…

Maintains that center directors can help teachers increase their professional competence by helping them examine their belief systems. Describes the use of an assessment tool designed to help teachers reflect on their role in the classroom and their attitudes and beliefs about children and parents. (SM)

Concern over the moral condition of American society is spawning a new character-education movement requiring teachers to create a moral community, practice moral discipline, foster classroom democracy, teach values through the curriculum, stress cooperative learning and conflict resolution, and foster caring beyond the classroom. (MLH)

Analyzed effects of counseling-education classroom intervention program, based on Values-Clarification method. Intervention was designed to enhance pupil self-esteem, classroom climate, and internal locus of control, which are all components of affective education. Found significant improvement in two of three variables (classroom climate and…

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.…