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Van Galen, Jane A. – 1986
This paper describes an ethnographic study of how fundamentalist Christian parents new to home schooling are socialized to norms, beliefs, and values of the Christian home schooling organizations with which they are affiliated. Research involved participant observation and interviews with "home schoolers" and educators over an 18-month…
Descriptors: Christianity, Decision Making, Educational Environment, Ethnography
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Siejk, Kate – Religious Education, 1993
Contends than an important dimension of multicultural religious education is the development of cognitive, affective, and behavioral characteristics consistent with cultural pluralism. Presents alternative views to traditional Western epistemology, focusing on postmodern feminist theories of learning. (CFR)
Descriptors: Christianity, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Cultural Pluralism
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Ashraf, Syed Ali – Westminster Studies in Education, 1993
Discusses the role of religious education in British schools and what characteristics are appropriate for teaching this subject. Asserts that the Western concept of spiritual education is divided between a religious and a secular approach to curriculum development and instructional methods. (CFR)
Descriptors: Christianity, Church Role, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Design
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Brown, Alan – Westminster Studies in Education, 1993
Contends that teachers have an essential part to play in the moral and spiritual education of students. Discusses a white paper on moral education issued by the British government. Concludes that there is no conflict between spiritual and moral education and teaching the knowledge and skills necessary for employment. (CFR)
Descriptors: Christianity, Church Role, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives