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Rossman, Gretchen B.; And Others – 1988
This book examines educators' norms, beliefs, and values in case studies of three "improving" high schools. The distinction between "sacred" and "profane" norms in the teaching profession is applied to the relationships among school culture, improvement efforts, and the effectiveness of change strategies. Schools'…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Anthropology, Educational Change, Educational Environment
Zeigler, Earle F., Ed. – 1982
This book discusses the urgent need for a social relevance perspective for physical education and sport and is designed for students beginning professional preparation in physical education and sport, practitioners, or students wishing to round out their general education. An introductory statement, written by Laura J. Huelster, explores the…
Descriptors: Athletics, Behavioral Objectives, Dance, Educational Philosophy
Cohen, Audrey C. – 1978
The role of women in a society changing from industrial to service orientation is examined. It is pointed out that women are uniquely qualified to be leaders in a society whose highest ideals are cooperation, conservation, equality, respect for others, and compassion. The suggestion is made that the educational system be equipped to train children…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Cooperation, Educational Objectives, Females
Newmann, Fred M. – 1975
Education should help students engage in intelligent action. In spite of considerable rhetoric on this topic, the relationship between action and education has not been closely examined in statements of educational aims, in designs for curriculum, in the daily experience of students, or in teacher education programs. This book builds a conception…
Descriptors: Activism, Citizen Participation, Community Change, Curriculum
Yankelovich, Daniel – 1974
Based on 3,522 one- to two-hour personal interviews conducted in 1973, this study compares the 1973 views and attitudes of American youth to a survey conducted in the late 1960's. As a result, significant trends are traced through an era filled with events that deeply affected the lives of young people, such as the peak and ending of the Vietnam…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Change Agents, Democratic Values, Dropout Attitudes
Brightbill, Charles K.; Mobley, Tony A. – 1977
This handbook examines in depth the problems facing the increasing amount of leisure time available to individuals. It stresses the fact that creative use of leisure time involves more than play, entertainment, or recreation, but rather, it offers an opportunity for continued growth. The leisure philosophy of the authors is set out in the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Behavioral Objectives, Creative Development
Elliott, Roslyn – Early Childhood Australia, 2005
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…
Descriptors: Social Values, Young Children, Family Involvement, Cultural Pluralism
Narayan, Uma, Ed.; Bartkowiak, Julia J., Ed. – 1999
Noting that the term "family values" has achieved prominence in the rhetoric of political debate, this book compiles essays by philosophers, political scientists, and legal scholars exploring specific issues within the legal, ethical, and political dimensions of familial relationships. Collectively, the essays point out that many…
Descriptors: Child Custody, Child Rearing, Children, Childrens Rights
Sacks, David O.; Thiel, Peter A. – 1998
The "diversity myth" is the myth that universities are doing a good job promoting diversity on campus. Universities in America have promoted this "diversity myth" which belies the actual state of affairs in the nation's schools. Instead, universities have fostered conformity on campus, and stifled true diversity. This document, sponsored by the…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Colleges, Cultural Pluralism, Culture
Oglesby, Carole A.; And Others – 1978
This book contains a collection of essays on the subject of women, sport, and society. Literature on this topic is reviewed from the feminist viewpoint. The prologue offers a history of women's participation in sports from ancient Greece to the present. The essential thesis is advanced that, over the centuries, social norms have permitted sport…
Descriptors: Athletics, Attitude Change, Civil Rights, Federal Legislation
Lamont, Lansing – 1979
The findings and impressions of a study conducted by a journalist examining college life in the 1970's are presented. The Ivy League campuses, plus those of Michigan, California, Stanford, and the University of Chicago were involved in the study. Case histories and more than 650 interviews with students, teachers, administrators, and parents led…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Campuses, Case Studies, College Environment
Sloan, Douglas, Ed. – 1980
Twelve essays examine the relationship between knowledge and human values and the implications of this relationship for education, particularly at the university level. Authored by professors of philosophy, intellectual history, theoretical physics, Judaic studies, political theory, social ethics and religion, the essays call for a new approach…
Descriptors: Democratic Values, Educational History, Educational Philosophy, Educational Practices
Rich, Harvey E.; Jolicoeur, Pamela M. – 1978
The intent of a recent study was to extend earlier studies on college environments into the 1970's by examining the impacts of various aspects of the academic environment at 12 California colleges and universities. The effects are investigated of several aspects of the college environment on students' satisfaction with the college experience,…
Descriptors: College Environment, College Students, Educational Benefits, Educational Research
Peters, Richard O. – 1976
As is true in all societies, the American schooling process is a formalized effort designed to induct the individual into his/her society. During the course of the 1930s', through the 1940's, and on into the cold war years of the 1950's, a great emphasis was placed on citizenship education; a societal desire to have all American youth…
Descriptors: Career Education, Citizenship, Citizenship Education, Educational Assessment
Livingston, Becca – 1973
This paper argues for an educational orientation to American studies in high school that contributes toward individual growth and a sense of compassion toward humanity. According to the author, conventional schooling is a process of training youth to fit into out society by internalizing the accepted behavior and attitudinal norms. The student…
Descriptors: American Studies, Course Content, Cultural Education, Culture Conflict