Describes a teacher workshop that dealt with the prevalence of sex-role stereotyping and the influence of teachers on children's perceptions of sex roles. Provides detailed workshop agenda with summaries of learning activities designed to heighten awareness of sex-role stereotyping in schools and help teachers examine their own values. (JHZ)

Concludes that young people are reading less and are less influenced by reading than their counterparts of almost a decade ago. (EL)

Two perspectives are presented on some of the questions raised as the doctrine of the college 'in loco parentis' re-emerges as a campus issue, including student, parent, and institutional expectations. (MSE)

This study examined how the promotion of choice in three schools affected the structure of early adolescent peer culture. The very structure of the roles and incentive systems in the schools, by failing to address the social context of individualism, fostered an ethos of possessive individualism. (RM)

A conceptual background and definition of social education with emphasis on interpersonal values and skills are provided. Secondary Canadian and U.S. social education curriculum development projects are discussed, emphasizing implementation guidelines, program objectives, and potential pitfalls. (RM)

A discussion of the development of a team-taught course on World War II focuses on the students' reception of various aspects of course content, especially moral values and psychological dimensions, and the use of war-related poetry and prose in the syllabus. (MSE)

Describes dilemmas for United States universities and for political and professional leaders in the Third World that result from an ambivalence in the relationship between the universities and Third World countries. Argues that as more foreign students enroll in United States universities, the dilemmas will become more acute. (SB)

Contains seven essays addressing the following topics: (1) Israeli youths' search for identity; (2) the Black Panthers of Israel; (3) cultural characteristics and group image of religious youth; (4) drug use among high school students; (5) Israeli youth movements; (6) proscriptive values in high school youth; and (7) disadvantaged youngsters in a…

Examines the relationship between constitutionally protected freedom of expression and the state's interests in inculcating common values in the young through public education. Argues that the state may only transmit values that are express or implied in the Constitution and that the courts have not addressed this issue. (PGD)

Presents two articles describing objectives for the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) in developmental terms emphasizing intellectual maturity, professional life-styles and values, and professional growth. Looks at future trends affecting student affairs and advocates systematic confrontation of these forces through staff development…

The author identifies and discusses those developments during the next decade most likely to affect students and the work of student affairs. (Author)

This volume in NCSET's Essential Tools series summarizes current research about transition issues and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) youth with disabilities. It offers information on how transition personnel can effectively support these youth by building on their strengths and enhancing natural supports available within their…

This document presents the strategic plan of the North Dakota University System, revised in November 2005, to develop a common vision and clear set of expectations for higher education in North Dakota. The strategic plan for the University System is directly linked to the Roundtable on Higher Education plan. This document presents the ten sections…

This report provides an overview of funding arrangements implemented as a result of the 1992 Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) Agreement. The Agreement sought to establish a unified national system of vocational education and training (VET) with joint Commonwealth, state and territory responsibility. The report discusses the outcomes…

The "Research in Practice Series" is published four times each year by Early Childhood Australia. The series aims to provide practical, easy to read, up-to-date information and support to a growing national readership of early childhood workers. The books bring together the best information available on wide-ranging topics and are an…