These data suggest that black teachers as a group have in many respects a more "positive" profile than have whites in terms of aspiring to traditional American ideas. Blacks value equality, courage, honesty, independence, intelligence, and self-control rather than logic, obedience, politeness, peacefulness, pleasure, or salvation. (Author/IRT)

Eight representative 7th and 8th grade social studies textbooks prescribed by the Saskatchewan Department of Education were subjected to content analysis to determine their value orientations. Results indicated that the values of wealth and power received greater quantitative treatment than the values of affection, skill, rectitude, and…

Although traditional methods have been useful in teaching values, these methods have not resulted in deep commitments; suggests schools develop plans to instruct students in value selection. (Author/RB)

Given the increase of tobacco use among adolescents, the understanding of the personality variables and characteristics which are associated with tobacco use is a critical issue today. This study attempted to identify differences and similarities among the value hierarchies of adolescents who have never tried tobacco, adolescent tobacco…

Reports a study that examined the value hierarchies of adolescent groups categorized by tobacco use (nonusers, experimenters, and heavy users). Surveys of rural 7th-12th graders indicated significant differences among the 3 groups' value priorities in areas including health, family security, and a world at peace. (SM)

Examines the values of eleven to sixteen year olds (111 girls and 133 boys) in terms of their philosophies of life, fears, and underlying values. Finds that girls focus on relationships with family, friends, and boys; while activities like sports are the main focus for boys. Includes references. (CMK)

Explores the value orientations of the rural school students of Uzbekistan by asking the students a variety of indirect questions, such as what their favorite motto in life is. Finds that these students were concerned mostly with social, moral, and spiritual values. (CMK)

This group of lessons introduces the student to the relationships of health care to social and sociological concerns. Lessons include: (1) discussion of social research techniques; (2) value clarification; (3) educational prerequisites for selected medical occupations; (4) simulations and models; and (5) family health. (RE)

Reviews a fictitious case study used as a values-clarifying teaching strategy for students of human genetics and bioethics. (SL)

This report concerns an attempt by an invited outside agent to clarify--as opposed to modify--the attitudes and opinions of teachers in a high school with regard to issues in education and drug use. (Author)

This guide presents lesson plans to accompany the lessons presented in the associated student text. The lessons are designed to teach social science concepts that enhance the prospective health care practitioner's ability to interact effectively with people and to anticipate the demands of health care delivery situations. An introduction to the…

The first purpose of this study was to discover and analyze the values in "The Red Badge of Courage,""Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,""The Catcher in the Rye," and "To Kill a Mockingbird." The values--conscious or unconscious motivators and justifiers of characters' actions and judgments--were classified according to H. S. Broudy's "Building a…

The authors have drawn upon research and practice in the field of values teaching to compile a handbook of 79 activities or strategies for helping students gain skill in the process of value clarification. Emphasis is on "valuing" as a process, not on the content. Each strategy is described in standard format--purpose, procedures, notes and tips…