The most appropriate literature for study in general education is world literature from antiquity to the present, not limited to English-language works but expanded to include translated readings concerning basic moral and political issues. (MSE)

Discussion of the use of simulation games to teach political strategy focuses on the relationship between honesty and expediency (winning). Three models of competition are developed, each involving a different relationship between truth and success, and the outcomes of a course on social situations and gaming are discussed. (16 references) (LRW)

Many children are growing up alone, developing their personalities with little moral, ethical, or personal guidance from parents or other significant adults in their lives. This article describes how to bridge the communication gap and establish parameters for meaningful classroom dialog. Two insets provide sample discussion excerpts of sexuality.…

Explores value conflicts and ethical dilemmas arising from the more substantive role required of the academic librarian by technological developments. Discussion focuses on the interactions of social values, values of professional librarianship, and personal values of the librarian and the user, with the ethical requirements inherent in…

Addresses the issue of defining limits of confidentiality for the life-threatening dilemma of a client who has the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) virus and who continues to be sexually active without informing his or her partners. Reviews the medical background of AIDS, legal limits, and ethical issues of confidentiality. Supports…

Found peer-counseling training for Black students in a predominantly White university to be significant in furthering psychological growth. There was movement in the areas of moral reasoning and ego development as measured by the Defining Issues Test and the Sentence Completion Test. Advocates providing programs aimed at improving psychological…

Ethical and legal issues involving provision of medical treatment to seriously ill handicapped persons are considered. Legislation and court cases (in the United States, Canada, and New Zealand) on withholding treatment from seriously ill infants are reviewed. It is concluded that the presence of handicap does not justify withholding treatment.…

Addresses the problems of child survival and development in developing countries by discussing the biomedical causes and the concomitant social determinants of high infant mortality rates. Describes four intervention strategies recommended by UNICEF: growth monitoring, oral rehydration therapy, breast feeding, and immunization. (HOD)

Defines philanthropy as a human growth and development process in which at least three kinds of persons are involved: fund raiser/instigator/motivators, donor/giver/benefactors, and receiver/gift recipient/beneficiaries. Sees all groups partaking in the process's spiritual benefits and Catholic educators at the core of the philanthropy process.…

The differences between the prophetic and the political role in human rights policy are discussed. Those who resort solely to moral indignation to combat oppression are not only naive, but ineffective. (RM)

Despite many accomplishments since the passing of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, not all disabled children are benefiting from the law. Examples are cited from Douglas Biklen's study of schools that have achieved the integration of disabled and nondisabled students. (MLF)

Chaska High School (Minnesota) established a firm district policy to prevent unauthorized, illegal duplication of computer software by teachers and students. The policy's success depends on an ethics re-education program for users, increased funding for software, and a preview library for teachers. (MLH)

Discusses the societal values and behavior patterns that Chinese preschools reinforce and instill in children. (HOD)

This study showed that both role-play and structured discussion are effective methods to use to help primary grade children develop positive justice reasoning and perspective-taking skills. (Author/RM)

Adam Smith used selections from English literature in his classroom during the eighteenth century because he believed that vernacular literature could provide a ready context for the teaching of ideological, social, and moral lessons. He believed that higher education should prepare students for the real business of the real world. (RM)