Family deficiencies are driving today's youth to search for unconditional love. The cultural denigration of love has become an unrecognized school problem. By using literature and personal writings that portray responsible loving, English teachers can help students overcome indifference to learning and create moral criticisms that are relevant to…

The study examines the effect of the "Living Values Educational Program" (LVEP) on certain behaviors and attitudes related to personal intelligences (Intrapersonal & Interpersonal) in elementary school students in a private school in Lebanon. A sample of 76 second and third grade students was randomly selected. A pre-post…

This paper discusses a project that was designed to explore Dutch student attitudes about World War II and how the War is portrayed in Dutch history textbooks. The project was undertaken as part of an effort to help teachers provide Dutch students with better insight into the causes, background, and aftermath of World War II; and to develop in the…

This paper summarizes findings of a 3-year study assessing outcomes for 35 children (preschool to high school aged) with mild to severe disabilities in inclusive educational settings. Additionally, the study looked at "connected" pairs of children--each pair including a child with and a child without a disability. It identified three main areas of…

This paper reports the opinions about moral topics expressed by 140 elementary and secondary student teachers, 49 in Indiana and 91 in California. Teachers' judgments of the suitability of topics were collected via a questionnaire containing 20 topics in two versions. The presentation consists of: (1) a description of the opinionnaire teachers…

The selections in this book originated at the annual National Educator Awards Retreat held by the Milken Family Foundation in March 1991. To set the stage for the discussions, W. Bennett and A. Levine offered opening remarks concerning characteristics of ideal high school graduates. Educators, including state superintendents, responded. After a…

This bibliography lists articles and books written by both educators and conservative Christians, as well as some books that have been censored by the Religious Right. As many conservative Christians have become more active in politics, they also have become very active in and vocal about public schools. One particular target of criticism in the…

These documents are designed to introduce students to some of the fundamental concepts, principles, and values of human rights and to a basic knowledge of human rights legal instruments as they apply to daily lives. Student handbook 1 is a series of lessons and activities that stimulate reading and discussion around the following ideas: What is a…

The Menominee Pride Program was a whole-language summer program developed for first grade students at the Menominee Tribal School in Keshena, Wisconsin. The purpose of the program was to increase students' self-esteem by imparting Native values, culture, and language. The curriculum focused on three legends of the Menominee culture and emphasized…

A college-level applied sociology course in which students use sociological theory or research methodology to solve social problems is described. Guidelines for determining appropriate projects are: (1) the student must feel there is a substantial need for the project; (2) the project must be approachable through recognized sociological…

It is suggested that the right to educational choice and the absence of majority control of the content of schooling are both essential to preserving pluralism in American education; however, public schools rarely encourage meaningful diversity. Further, there is an absence of educational choice for most American families due to the fact that…

Providing suggestions for parents and teachers, this anecdotal collection of an early childhood educator's experiences and insights emphasizes the importance of developing the decision-making capabilities of young children. Fundamentally, the discussion asserts that one of the major responsibilities of adults is to give children freedom to learn…

This guide presents a framework and offers alternatives for developing a logical and consistent K-12 social studies scope and sequence. Although written for use by Connecticut educators, the guide can be used by educators in any state. There are nine sections to the guide. Section one contains a definition of social studies. Section two deals with…

Throughout the history of education in America, curricula have been expanded to meet individual and societal needs. There has been and will continue to be exploration of issues concerning the future of education. Four issues that have emerged in the 1980's are consumarism, privatism, technology, and quality of life. A "consumer" approach to…

The purpose of this guidebook is to assist individuals to create a personalized, streamlined lifestyle through self-study. The material can be used either as a self-instructional manual or as an instructor's guide. The term omniology, coined to describe on-going, general lifetime learning by those who have "dreams in life and pursue those…