In a "direct" approach to psychotherapy, the therapist generally uses herself as a model and communicates her own values, thereby influencing the gender roles of her clients, particularly her female clients. In this approach, the therapist is seen as more authentic by the client, especially by clients from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.…

This study was an attempt to determine whether, and to what extent: 1) there is disagreement about the nature and function of values and valuing among educators, and between social science educators and certain axiologists; 2) social science educators endorse valuation theories which are internally inconsistent or antithetical to the purposes of…

To determine whether inservice value clarification training is related to the degree of openness expressed by teachers, three hypotheses were tested. This report focuses on one of these hypotheses--that when asked to assess in writing an event that allowed for a variety of points of view, inservice teachers after value clarification training would…

Cautions that art has influence and that literature will change the way people think. Suggests that if vulgar and obscene literature is dignified by giving it a place in the classroom, it degrades the literary classics and debases their message. (RBW)

This packet contains three papers on ethics and integrity from a symposium on human resource development (HRD). The first paper, "Factors Influencing Ethical Resolution Efficacy: A Model for HRD Practitioners" (Kimberly S. McDonald), proposes a model of ethical resolution efficacy for HRD practitioners. The model suggests that factors related to…

Examines technology as a social process by exploring social and ethical questions raised by the exploration of technological inventions. Discusses how society channels the work of scientists and engineers through institutions characteristic of society. Includes daily assignments and exam questions. (MVL)

Describes 20 trade books to aid teachers in the development of social studies concepts. Suggests ways to use these books to extend lesson units by emphasizing formation of concepts and generalizations, integrating social sciences, clarifying values, achieving objectives, and maintaining of objectivity in discussing societal conflict. (KO)

Contends that the current interest in moral education mandates an effort by educators to discover the most effective programs and approaches. Includes a citation analysis of journal articles revealing recent trends in moral education. Calls for a cooperative effort between the research and school communities. (MJP)

Differentiates values from facts, concepts, theories, and processes. Argues that general education courses fail to teach values effectively. Describes ways of teaching values (i.e., direct indoctrination, rationalized indoctrination, delineated options, and values clarification), and urges teachers to state criteria for value judgments in…

Describes the imparting of values as a multidimensional model with three dimensions: (1) mode; (2) intent; and (3) preparation. Emphasizes that this model focuses on the teacher. Provides suggestions and classroom behavior examples to illustrate the model and its implementation. (CFR)

This responsibility education activity book for grades 5-10 offers a set of materials that reflect students' interests and motivation for values education. The book is built around three moral principles: (1) "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" (Confucius, 513 B.C.); (2) "The end does not justify the means" (Immanuel Kant, "The…

Through a participatory approach to adult basic education, a project was conducted to break the debilitating cycle of illiteracy that passes from low-income parents to their children. The approach included a family literacy book club designed to encourage parents and children to read together and to improve parents' literacy skills, interests, and…

This guide is designed to help adults who read at a low level to find and keep a job. It is organized into six units that cover the following: (1) how to start a job search; (2) where to find out about jobs; (3) how to apply for jobs; (4) what to say in an employment interview; (5) what to do while waiting for a job offer; and (6) how to fit in at…

The Perkins Act requires states to adopt systems of outcome-based standards and measures of performance for judging the success of local vocational programs and guiding program improvement. Criteria for the design of states' systems of performance measures and standards include the following: the measures should be defined clearly and precisely;…

A study was conducted to gain insight into the process that facilitates emancipatory education. The sample consisted of 24 Caucasian middle-class women who had experienced a transformation of consciousness related to women's issues and who were acting for the structural change of society through communications, politics, religion, or education.…