Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ467863
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1992
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Caring, Citizenship, and Conscience: The Cornerstones of a Values Education Curriculum for Elementary Schools.
Braun, Joseph A., Jr.
International Journal of Social Education, v7 n2 p47-56 Fall 1992
Reviews approaches to teaching values in elementary schools. Describes a model consistent with the core values of the United States. Recommends an elementary curriculum resting on three cornerstones: (1) caring, (2) citizenship, and (3) conscience. Points out that controversial issues must be discussed openly within such a curriculum. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology, Elementary Education, Ethical Instruction, Moral Development, Outcomes of Education, Social Attitudes, Social Studies, Values, Values Clarification, Values Education
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
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