ERIC Number: ED051023
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Publication Date: 1969
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From Left to Right: Readings on the Socio-Political Spectrum. Volume 1 and Teachers Manual.
Robb, Herbert E.; Sobel, Raymond
The authors believe that in order to fully develop as an individual and an effective member of a democratic society, one must be able to intelligently evaluate a wide range of conflicting and controversial viewpoints. And it is on this crucial point that our educational system has, no doubt unintentionally, failed a large number of citizens. This book, then, is an attempt: 1) to motivate and involve students in critically examining important social issues; 2) to provide a channel for "extremist" views which are often inadequately treated in the mass media; and, 3) to reinforce the freedom of speech that is vital to a democracy. For each major socio-political issue, there is brief background material, followed by articles reflecting four points of view: Liberal, Conservative, Left, and Right. These views are not identified as such, so that the process of identification can be a valuable part of the learning experience. At the conclusion of each issue, there are thought questions for stimulating class discussions, and a bibliography for further reading. Among the issues covered in this first volume are: black power, education, U.S. foreign policy, civil liberties, American youth, and Vietnam. The accompanying Teacher's Manual provides suggested teaching methods for each issue. Among them are: panel discussions, field trips, guest speakers, socio-drama, role-playing, and simulation. (See SO 001 253 for Volume 2.) (JLB)
Descriptors: Black Power, Citizenship, Citizenship Responsibility, Civil Liberties, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Critical Thinking, Democratic Values, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Education, Foreign Policy, Freedom of Speech, Political Issues, Reading Materials, Role Playing, Secondary Education, Social Problems, Social Studies, State Church Separation, Teacher Strikes, Teaching Guides
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Identifiers - Location: Vietnam
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