The purpose of this paper is to refocus and expand the notion of the integration of reading, particularly literature, and social studies. The premise is that reading as a tool of inquiry can be used in the social studies classroom to develop students' abilities to inquire about social issues in the social studies. Inquiry is interpreted to include…

The major premise of this paper is that the values clarification approach to moral issues is a form of doublespeak based on flawed thinking. Following an examination of examples of doublespeak, the paper discusses the concept of subjectivity in "Teaching As a Subversive Activity," by N. Postman and C. Weingartner, arguing that their…

Values clarification strategies or activities in which children explore, list, order, and code their experiences and thoughts, combined with language experience techniques, can provide meaningful reading situations. Values strategies function as affective mobilizers to bring a child's attitudes and emotions into interaction with learning…

Explores some of the major components of the values clarification theory and discusses some of the most frequent criticisms which have been made of the theory. A major part of the paper summarizes the early research on values clarification and reviews nineteen more recent studies. For journal availability, see SO 504 730. (Author/DB)

The use of values clarification methods offers a means of dealing with the social-emotional stigmas associated with venereal diseases; techniques of educating students on this subject are discussed. (JD)

The objectives of health instruction are achieved equally well through the use of values clarification and lecture techniques. (MM)

Examines the nature of moral education, sometimes referred to as character education, and spells out the moral issues and practical difficulties inherent in the relationship between moral theory and moral education. (Author/RK)

In this article, the three stages of the Values Clarification process (prizing, choosing, and acting) are described and illustrated by strategies which can be used in the counselor's office or the classroom. (JC)

Identifies and discusses a three-step goal-setting model and related strategies school counselors can use in helping clients develop realistic goals. Presents four potential roadblocks to client goal attainment . Describes goal setting as including being positive, setting specific goals and achievement criteria, and seeing that goals are under the…

Describes a college course on human sexuality, its goals and evolution. Includes a section on student enrollment, student reasons for taking the course, and a discussion of goals and techniques for human sexuality instruction. (Author/AEM)

Value neutrality and values clarification fail to foster critical thinking about values. The values articulation approach identifies the rationality that is applied to value claims. It avoids noncognitivism and moral relativism and suggests ways the discussion of values in the classroom prepares students to deal with broader moral issues. (VM)

Proposes that environmental education must focus on the economic, political, social, and philosophical structures that direct human behavior and emphasize development of ecologically sound attitudes, values, and modes of operation. Reviews resource materials, projects, and programs that serve to challenge as well as inform youth. (ML)

Reviews five teenage films and recommends that teachers see them and then discuss them with their students. (NKA)

Presents excerpt from introductory chapters of author's forthcoming comprehensive sourcebook on young adult sexuality materials, "Sex Guides: Books and Films about Sexuality for Young Adults." History of sex education, social trends contributing to ambivalence in sexual attitudes, patterns of adolescent sexual activity, and sex education manuals…

Examines the obligations placed upon Catholic educators by the pervasiveness of television. Describes "The Media Mirror," a Christian-value-oriented student guide to television viewing, that seeks to develop an understanding of television's role and influence, foster constructive use of television, and clarify Christian values as…