The first article is a condensation of an essay and lesson plan focusing on racism in the English language. All language transmits and reinforces societal values. Through a discussion of color symbolism, politics and terminology, "loaded" words and the syndrome of "blaming the victim", this article shows how subtle--and not so subtle--racism…

This paper is a plea for humanizing and personalizing education to enhance understanding of self and others, as opposed to focusing exclusively on intellectual gains. The author addresses himself to the contextual approach towards education which allows the individual to become intrinsically involved with the curriculum, through involvement of the…

The articles in this issue of "Classroom Practices" were contributed by authors who believe that schools can and should play an important role in removing sexism from life in America. The book is divided into four thematic sections--developing awareness, seeking insights, units on sexism, and theory and resources--which present ideas and lessons…

Part One is an official statement on the mission of the United Methodist Church in its institutions of higher education, and asserts several reasons for the church's direct involvement in colleges and universities. That statement is supported by the four concept papers in Part Two. From a theological perspective, because the world is knowable and…

This guide is a multiple purpose instructional tool for use in kindergarten through college. For students, it is designed to stimulate learning about the nature of values, helping pupils develop toward moral maturity through experiences inherent to education. For staff, the guide explores ways to promote the development of values in young people,…

The values of higher education -- the beliefs that govern the conduct and define the goals of American higher education -- are examined in relation to society as a whole. It is suggested that there is evidence of good intentions, good will, and remarkable social advances, but also a lack of sense of direction. Each of these contradictory images is…

The Federal Government seeks to achieve a multitude of objectives that concern the academic and scientific community. Setting aside the issue of whether the government should be regulating everything from birth control to rat control, and whether the regulations should be improved or clarified, a major question is: why piggyback the government…

At the 1975 Iowa Vocational Agriculture Summer Conference, instructors devoted a session to setting their job priorities. Thirty-five activities that demand time (including family, church, and leisure) during the teacher's week were rated from 0-4 for importance. Ratings were computer-analyzed, and the author discusses the findings. (Author/AJ)

The author discusses the criteria on which the functioning of student affairs officers should be evaluated and the difficulties they face due to their dual services to students and administrators. He mentions the values which should guide their work and the criteria for evaluation of their work. (SE)

English teachers need to be informed and concerned about the effects of mass testing on English curriculum and instruction. (JH) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Procedures.

Argues the need for professors and departments of English to reach a new consensus on goals for teaching literature. (JH)

An overconcern with the niceties of usage can undercut English teachers' efforts to eliminate public doublespeak. (JH)

Cites observations about social studies education in the United States by two Australian doctoral students in social studies education. Observations include that concept teaching is limited, social studies is treated primarily as a collection of social science disciplines, teaching is generally expository in nature, student needs and interests are…

Questions appropriateness of controversial issues such as birth control, euthanasia, moral and religious questions, values, and venereal disease in social studies curricula at the junior high and high school levels. (DB)