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Braisted, Paul J. – 1976
Presenting a statement of faith in the future of intercultural understanding, the essay suggests a humanistic framework of dignity and well-being for people which would be based upon acceptance of value conflict, genuine respect for others, and mutuality in relationships. The outgrowth of a program of international inquiries by scholars over a…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Futures (of Society), Global Approach
Moulton, Muriel – 1965
This social studies unit invites students to consider the philosophical bases of civil disobedience as well as the practical consequences and limits of the use of law-breaking as a means of social protest. The first three sections of the unit focus on the abolitionists' civil disobedience in antebellum America, presenting brief accounts of mob…
Descriptors: Black History, Citizen Participation, Civil Disobedience, Civil Rights
Crowley, Richard R. – 1969
This unit on lyric poetry is organized around two themes which consistently appear in the works of contemporary black writers. The theme of "Negritude," the assertion of the black man's personal and historic identity, is conveyed by such poets as Waring Cuney, Mari Evans, and the two African poets, Leopold Senghor and David Diop. The other…
Descriptors: American Culture, Black Attitudes, Black Culture, Black Influences
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Burton, John W. – Social Science Record, 1988
Analyzes how the need to maintain the societal system results in the practice of power politics and the repression of human needs. Examines how democracy is an institutionalized means of resistance to demands for human needs. States that the Western political philosophy's interest-oriented system is a major source of global violence. (GEA)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Communism, Democracy, Foreign Policy
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Rickelman, Bonnie L.; Blaylock, Jerry N. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1983
Situations in which sighted people behaved inappropiately toward blind individuals were recalled by 60 blind subjects, who described their reactions and feelings and offered suggestions for sighted people. A lack of knowledge and understanding of the skills, abilities, and feelings of visually impaired individuals were revealed. (SEW)
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Affective Behavior, Assertiveness, Attitudes
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Reardon, Betty A. – Social Education, 1994
Asserts that, in teaching about human rights, the international standards should be the fundamental core of the content and values to be communicated. Recommends that teachers should use the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as the standard by which the actions of individuals and governments should be compared. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizen Role, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Civil Liberties
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Goldstein, Ricki; Sarna, Shirley – 1991
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…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Citizenship Education
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Student Evaluation and Records Branch. – 1993
This technical report concerns a 1991 survey of Alberta (Canada) students, teachers, and principals. The survey was designed to determine the extent to which grade 8 and grade 11 students hold positive attitudes about human rights and about themselves. Among the main conclusions drawn from the study are that, overall, Alberta students have…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Foreign Countries, Grade 11, Grade 8
Van Patten, James – 1982
Throughout the history of education in America, curricula have been expanded to meet individual and societal needs. There has been and will continue to be exploration of issues concerning the future of education. Four issues that have emerged in the 1980's are consumarism, privatism, technology, and quality of life. A "consumer" approach to…
Descriptors: Computer Science, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Needs
Morehouse, Ward – 1981
Part of a series of working papers intended to stimulate research, education, dialogue, and political action in favor of a more just world order, this monograph relates technology to four major global issues--energy, environment, employment, and equity. The objective is to determine the kinds of technological choices that can be made regarding…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Energy
Weatherford, Robert, Ed. – 1977
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…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Concept Formation, Cultural Pluralism, Educational Needs
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Tibbitts, Felisa – Social Education, 1996
Describes recent developments and resources in the rapidly growing field of human rights education. Explains the importance of teaching this subject with a global perspective. Includes a human rights lesson plan, student exercises, and a list of selected resources. (MJP)
Descriptors: Activism, Civics, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights
Ediger, Marlow – 1991
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.…
Descriptors: Child Development, Current Events, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Hanel, Robert R. – 1982
Arranged into two parts, the book provides a model for helping students develop a positive self-esteem. Part 1 presents five lessons aimed at improving self-image. Lesson 1 focuses on the relationship between one's self-worth and one's behavior. Lesson 2 deals with appearance and the notion that body characteristics may change one's value as a…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Guides, Human Dignity, Learning Activities
Reitzug, Ulrich C.; Reeves, Jennifer E. – 1990
A rich description of the ways in which an effective principal utilizes symbolic leadership to develop shared school meanings and purposes is presented in this paper. Methodology involved the following: (1) individual and group interviews with 42 teachers, several other staff members, and the principal of an effective urban elementary school…
Descriptors: Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Role, Cultural Context, Educational Administration
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