This document was developed to help adults and children use television in new and better ways. While this guide's special focus is on preteens (ages 9 to 12), it can be of use with both younger and older audiences. Sample open-ended questions are provided for the following issues: family and friends, values and emotions, trust and responsibility,…

A multimillionaire responsible for several felonies stated recently that humanism is one of the leading causes of crime in the United States. A college English instructor tested the validity of the connection between humanism and deteriorating values, on a limited and informal basis, while conducting in a men's prison a series of weekly programs…

A decision matrix as a technique for making rational planning decisions is presented. (EC)

An experimental study using 26 preservice teachers was conducted to investigate whether teachers can secure patterns of student statements congruent with values clarification without implementing a well-defined questioning strategy. (NQ)

For permanent benefits to ensue from leisure counseling, the client must not simply identify leisure interests and locations but must also come to value leisure and the opportunities it presents. (MB)

Suggests strategies and questions which may be used to build readers' sensitivity to the relationship between their own values and the values expressed in what they read. (DD)

This paper states that programs to raise self esteem have not proved effective, and an increase in self esteem has not been shown to improve academic achievement. It suggests that the answer lies in promoting the notion of "other-esteem," which is the respect, acceptance, caring, valuing, promotion, and forgiving of others without reservation. It…

Discusses historical and contemporary theories and presents a plan which could build a new level of acceptance for values education programs in middle schools. (JOW)

Points to three deficiencies in values clarification as a program of moral education; i.e., failure to distinguish the intellectual traits essential in moral valuing; failure to contribute to students' moral development; and failure to consider the purpose and mechanics of moral argument. Concludes that values clarification promotes ethical…

In response to the Pekarsky article in the Spring 1980 issue of "Theory and Research in Social Education," the author argues that moral dilemma stories are an appropriate teaching approach for a moral education program. Moral dilemma discussions benefit both teachers and students. (RM)

Describes the stages of value analysis. Concludes that the practice of debating value resolutions may lead to a refinement and expansion of argumentation theory and can provide students with an opportunity to clarify their own values. (PD)

Discusses how teachers' values influence their feelings about students, themselves, and other teachers and cause the development of stress. Suggests ways to overcome stress. (CT)

English 101 is described as an experiment in self-discovery, and various classroom activities, exercises, experiments, projects, and assignments are suggested along with an appropriate reading list. (CM)

Although he was a widely respected educator, the personality and character of Martin Buber precluded warm interaction with his students. (JD)