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Metcalf, Lawrence E., Ed. – 1971
The purpose of this yearbook is to assist instructors with problems in values education. It attempts to deal essentially with the application of cognitive content to the affective domain. Chapter 1, Objectives of Value Analysis, examines the logic of value judgement and justification and concludes that there are three legitimate objectives: 1)…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Affective Behavior, Affective Objectives, Cognitive Objectives
Jensen, Gail M. – 2003
The effect of clinical simulations on student learning in the teaching of ethics in a physical therapy curriculum was examined in a study of the experiences of 54 physical therapy students enrolled in a course in ethics in physical therapy practice. During the three-semester-hour course, the students participated in two clinical simulations that…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Case Studies, Clinical Experience, Critical Thinking
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Nielsen, Lynn E. – Social Studies Review, 1997
Reports on the results of a survey of states regarding support for character education. Discovers that there is broad national support for character education that incorporates varying forms of interpretation and implementation. Includes a copy of each survey question followed by an analysis of the responses. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Educational Development, Educational Responsibility, Educational Trends
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Bailey, Laura – Social Studies Review, 1997
Recounts the successes of Project HAWK (Habitat Alliance and Wildlife Keepers) in Northern California. HAWK consists of various at-risk students brought together for a service learning project constructing and maintaining community gardens. Discusses how the garden was related to traditional curriculum instruction and provides information for…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Services, Educational Responsibility, Elementary Secondary Education
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Hume, Julie – Social Studies Review, 1997
Briefly discusses Alexis de Tocqueville's observation that the United States is a nation largely defined by its civic and social organizations. Contrasts this with the recent assertion that the nation is suffering a decline in social capital. Proposes a combination of character and citizenship education as a possible remedy for this. (MJP)
Descriptors: Alienation, Citizenship Education, Community Organizations, Cultural Influences
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Etzioni, Amitai – Social Studies Review, 1997
Presents a communitarian rationale for character education. Communitarians believe that individual liberties depend upon bolstering the foundations of civil society: families, schools, and neighborhoods. Lists four core areas of focus: character education in the schools, building and rebuilding communities, policies to strengthen the family, and…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Action, Community Characteristics, Community Development
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Social Education, 1997
Presents the National Council for the Social Studies' position paper on character education. Calls for a renewed effort by social studies educators, schools, and communities to teach character and civic virtue. Argues that students must be offered a combination of instruction and guidance on civic virtue to counter increasing indifference. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Civics, Democratic Values
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Stearns, Hal – Update on Law-Related Education, 1990
Presents a lesson examining the historical background of the U.S. government's relocation and internment of Japanese-Americans and Japanese aliens during World War II. Asks secondary students to consider both the legal and moral dimensions of the relocation effort and current compensation arguments. Includes handouts and suggestions for role…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Compensation (Remuneration), Constitutional Law, Ethical Instruction
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Wronka, Joseph – Journal of Moral Education, 1994
Contends that human rights education, particularly in the United States, tends to emphasize civil and political rights. Argues the need to emphasize economic and social rights and the interdependency of human rights. Contends that moral education should open discussion and scholarship so that students will choose their values. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Democratic Values, Educational Objectives
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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
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McGuire, Margit E. – Social Education, 1992
Discusses society in the future. Expresses concern over social problems and misuse by the media of terms relating to diversity and multiculturalism. Lists themes for effective instruction in social studies as integration of topics and meaningful, challenging, active, and value-based learning. Urges that self-esteem, mutual respect, and cooperative…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction
Smith-Gratto, Karen – Louisiana Social Studies Journal, 1989
Advocates teaching computer literacy and ethical behavior in allocation of computers in the schools. Suggests that, if citizens are computer illiterate, technology can threaten a democracy by allowing elite groups to manipulate information. Observes that computer education is available more often to privileged groups that perpetuates the status…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs
Rest, James – Moral Education Forum, 1995
Identifies four major problem areas in current moral education research. Reviews research programs to determine their effectiveness. Identifies the elements of moral psychology. Examines possible alternative pathways of moral development. Relates individual moral development to group morality. Concludes with some broad guidelines for future…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Educational Research, Ethical Instruction, Higher Education
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Goltz, Sonia M.; Hietapelto, Amy B. – Journal of Management Education, 2006
Few learning experiences give students immediate feedback on ethical and unethical behaviors and provide opportunities to repeatedly practice effective behaviors. This article describes how the authors have used challenge course activities to stimulate students to observe their own and others' ethical and unethical behaviors. Specifically, these…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Ethics, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration Education
Senchuk, Dennis M., Ed. – 1984
Arranged in four parts, this collection of conference papers addresses selected philosophical and social questions being faced by contemporary educators. Part 1 contains the presidential address, the subject of which is conceptions of the educated person, and a response to that address. Part 2, the general session, contains two papers which…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Biculturalism, Bilingual Education, Childrens Literature
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