Topic 8, Our Contemporary World: Problems and Issues, in a theme issue on Teaching World History Through Science Fiction, presents this short story to motivate discussion on dehumanization, resulting in a society where the single driving force is order and unity and promptness and clocklike precision. (JB)

The purpose of this bulletin is to stimulate the thought of teachers in discovering their innumerable opportunities for quickening the conscience and clarifying the moral vision of their pupils. The attention of teachers is here directed also to the other reports of the commission, in which are elaborated many of the ideas presented in this…

Compares classroom practices of 20 years ago to those of today and points out that though we know more now, our techniques have not changed much. Suggests that behavior problems may result from insensitive instruction. (RW)

The report of the International Consultative Liaison Committee for Illiteracy deals with the implementation of its recommendations, reviews experimental literacy programs and activities of non-governmental organizations, and makes further recommendations. Implementation of past suggestions has been limited by demographic explosion, the long-term…

Describes an in-depth approach to infusing the fundamental dimension of human dignity into the social studies curriculum. States that students' awareness of individual dignity results from three main school program influences: (1) planned instruction, (2) teacher-child interaction, and (3) school responses to unacceptable behavior. (DB)

This teaching guide presents nine lessons containing teaching strategies and learning activities for teaching ethical and moral values, emphasizing a self-directive approach, personal responsibility, peer interaction, and a sound counseling program. It is adaptable for use at all grade levels and is intended to be integrated with existing…

Instructional strategies determine the approaches an educator may take to achieve learning objectives. Research has shown that sets of strategies or instructional models anchored on social constructivist learning theories were found to be effective in enhancing active participation. It is particularly influential and meaningful in many areas of…

Processes by which teachers may identify behavioral objectives for their students and bring about changes in attitudes and values are examined. An example is presented of the general affective goals of helping students to develop positive self-concepts, appreciate the dignity and worth of others, and value democratic attitudes. It is pointed out…

Background information and teaching suggestions are offered in this guide for implementing human rights ideas in existing social studies curriculum at the elementary and secondary grade levels in the United States. Emphasis is upon equal universal rights for every person as a concern of education and action. The introduction presents an address by…

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 Pinehurst Conference on Global Perspectives provided an opportunity to clarify many of the issues, objectives, and problems in global education programs in schools. The 34 conference participants included educators, federal government educational personnel, state departments of education representatives, and delegates from global and…

Teachers and administrators need to select objectives for student achievement in social development. Teachers need to follow definite educational psychology standards in helping students work toward objectives. In the classroom, students should have the opportunity to work with learners from diverse racial groups and socioeconomic levels.…

The guidebook is designed to help school districts plan humanistic education programs. Humanistic education is defined as a commitment to education and practice in which the teaching/learning process emphasizes the individual's freedom, value, dignity, and integrity. Humanistic education aims to develop the learner's potentials, help students to…

The resource booklet contains readings and activities for British secondary school world affairs classes. The material lends itself toward incorporation into various curricula, including history, geography, social studies, humanities, environmental studies, language and literature, home economics, math, and science. Subject matter focuses on…

An alternative framework that supports the collaboration of principals and teachers, with a focus on the changing roles of teachers and principals as learners and leaders, is presented. A conclusion is that as teachers' belief systems change to respect the image of the learner, principals' belief systems also change to reflect a new image of the…