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Ohio Education Association, Columbus. Instruction and Professional Development Div.
It is recommended that a human relations program should address itself to developing understanding and acceptance of oneself and others by relating to others on the basis of their dignity and worth. Its primary goals should be: (1) to develop an awareness on the part of educators and students to the need for honest and open expression; (2) to…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Change Strategies, Civil Rights, Equal Education
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Misgeld, Dieter – Journal of Moral Education, 1994
Describes the history and role of human rights education in Latin America. Links these efforts with relevant political histories, cultural phenomena, and social movements. Maintains that occurrence human rights violations are a basic initial stimulus for human rights education. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Democratic Values, Educational Objectives
Tsipko, Aleksandr Sergeevich – Soviet Education, 1990
Considers perestroika's implications for Soviet recognition of sources of human motivation. Critically examines how the collectivist ideology endemic to twentieth-century Russian history failed to consider human nature. Attributes Soviet economic problems to a disregard of the need for individual autonomy and dignity. Calls for a reconsideration…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Communism, Economic Development, European History
Maley, Donald – 1984
The topic of excellence in industrial arts provokes the question: "Excellence in relation to what?" What is the central mission around which one might attempt to describe or even achieve the position of "excellence"? The importance of establishing a clear understanding of excellence in education is dependent upon the definition…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Educational Philosophy, Human Dignity, Individual Development
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Barthelme, Donald – Junior College Journal, 1963
Architect Donald Barthelme expresses a personal concept of an architectural-educational philosophy and presents his design concept for a new kind of campus. He classifies two types of architecture--(1) architecture which places the opportunity to build ahead of any obligation to people, and (2) architecture which places a primary interest and…
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Architecture, Campus Planning, College Planning
West, Edith – 1971
A rationale for interdisciplinary elementary social studies materials produced and field tested by the Project Social Studies Curriculum Center is presented in this document. World change is taken into account in courses which focus on understanding culture, valuing human dignity, freedom of choice, and the individual. This emphasis leads to the…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Concept Teaching, Cross Cultural Studies, Democratic Values
Desmond, Kathleen – 1970
This is a flexible unit for use in a school curriculum or an off-campus seminar. In it, development is defined as progress toward the achievement of economic, social and political conditions under which all can enjoy a reasonable standard of living and each individual will have the opportunity to reach his/her highest potential for human growth…
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Economic Development, Higher Education
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Fine, Sara F. – Journal of Library Administration, 1986
This historical overview of librarians' reactions to technological change reviews theories of resistant behavior, as well as strategies for accepting change within the library setting. (CD)
Descriptors: Administrators, Adoption (Ideas), Attitude Change, Change Strategies
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Fafalios, Irene – Montessori Life, 1997
Argues that parents and educators must strive to develop true independence within their children. Argues that independence is achieved by encouraging a strong will in children which enables them to fully develop their personality and arms them with the skills to make decisions, create positive self-esteem, and be responsible and sympathetic…
Descriptors: Aspiration, Child Behavior, Child Development, Early Childhood Education
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Hill, Susann R.; Tollerud, Toni R. – School Counselor, 1996
Examines the consequences of lessened personal dignity on students' learning, development, and ability to meet needs. Discusses factors that contribute to lowered self-esteem of at-risk students. Proposes a model that suggests ways for counselors to enhance the development and recognition of dignity among students. (KW)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Childhood Needs, Childrens Rights, Elementary School Students
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Rickard, Scott T. – New Directions for Student Services, 1993
Examines how the academy's core values are being reinterpreted in the context of contemporary values. Argues that student affairs professionals must understand the historical background of the core academic values, assess the implications of contemporary points of view, and engage in shaping the future meanings of these values. (RJM)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Codes of Ethics, College Environment, Community Characteristics
Brockett, Charles – 1978
To establish an objective conception of human rights, one must first identify basic needs intrinsic to all people and then determine whether these needs are or can be hierarchically ordered. Many scholars have conducted research on the concept of human needs, particularly in the area of human rights. Among these scholars are Abraham H. Maslow…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Cultural Influences, Global Approach, Human Dignity
Phi Delta Kappa, Bloomington, IN. – 1974
This book is intended for educational leaders who want to take action to improve the school climate. It describes how to provide leadership for developing lasting and significant improvements in school climate. It also shows the growing necessity for a positive and humane school environment and gives reasons why the school's climate is crucial to…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrators, Check Lists, Educational Environment
Watson, Bernard C. – 1973
This paper identifies and analyzes some of the arguments employed by those who feel that "we have done enough" for the less fortunate members of society, who wish to curtail or end Federal involvement in social change, and who have lost sight of the dual goals of individualism and equality of opportunity. These arguments fall roughly into three…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Educational Sociology, Equal Education, Federal Aid
Bogue, E. Grady – 1994
This book outlines qualities of higher education institutional leadership and discusses how college administrators may bring about effective leadership based on honor, dignity, curiosity, candor, compassion, courage, excellence, and service. The chapters each describe and discuss one of the leadership ideals. Their titles are: "The Call of…
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Responsibility
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