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Robb, Herbert E.; Sobel, Raymond – 1969
The basic arrangement and purpose of this second volume and accompanying teachers manual are identical to Volume 1, SO 001 252. Presented here are seven additional issues for readers to consider: 1) the American way of life; 2) values in American society; 3) hippies; 4) religion, society, and the individual; 5) Chinese American relations; 6) the…
Descriptors: American Culture, Citizenship, Citizenship Responsibility, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis. Project Social Studies Curriculum Center. – 1968
The resource unit prepared for grade one is the fourth in a series on the theme of Families Around the World. For this study of the Japanese family, background material is presented for the teacher describing the site of Suye Mura, family structure, basic physical needs, a typical day, socialization, communication, village life today, and the…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Concept Teaching, Cross Cultural Studies, Curriculum Guides
Toma, Peter A. – 1976
The background, current structure, and functions of the Czechoslovakian educational system are described in this booklet. Topics include history, legal basis, structure, administration, financing, academic calendar, language of instruction, and the grading system. The following seven educational categories are discussed: (1) preschool education…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Educational Environment, Educational History, Educational Objectives
Jones, David R., Ed.; Meek, V. Lynn, Ed.; Weeks, John, Ed. – 1991
The collection of essays on higher education in the South Pacific includes: "Transplanting the University" (David R. Jones); "Education in the Small Island States of the South Pacific: The Changing Role of the School and Its Implications for Higher Education" (Tupeni L. Baba); "Co-operation and Collaboration among the…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Role, Cultural Pluralism, Developing Nations
Fernandes, Lydia – 1999
This study examined the impact of the Value Clarification Action Plan on the quality of values education for secondary school students. The study identified values to be modeled through teacher behavior, created an action plan for preservice teachers through the values clarification process, trained students in values personalization, helped…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Interpersonal Competence, Modeling (Psychology)
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Ankeney, Kirk – Social Studies Review, 1997
Provides a rationale for character education and emphasizes its need, based on the visions of America of Theodore Roosevelt, Alexis de Tocqueville, and others. Briefly lists some useful suggestions from the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development for adding character education to the curriculum. Includes a list of references. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Democratic Values, Educational Responsibility
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Branson, Margaret Stimmann – Social Studies Review, 1997
Reaffirms the responsibilities of social studies teachers to teach character and civic virtue. Identifies a series of public and private character traits that students must learn if democracy is to succeed. These include civility, respect for law, persistence, negotiation and compromise, courage, and tolerance of ambiguity. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Democratic Values, Educational Responsibility, Elementary Secondary Education
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Furry, Alice; Maloney, Joseph – Social Studies Review, 1997
Describes the focus and activities of the schools involved in California's "Partnerships in Character Education" project. In its third year, the pilot project has developed five separate school programs. Team members assess the environment of the school and design a program incorporating adult modeling and curriculum integration. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment
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Aranha, Mary Curtis – Social Studies Review, 1997
Emphasizes the role of the school principal in creating a vision, being a role model, and encouraging staff into and through character education. Outlines examples of the staff development and continuing teacher education at a K-6 magnet school. Discusses the school principal's professional philosophy and practices. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Continuing Education, Educational Philosophy, Educational Responsibility
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DeRoche, Edward – Social Studies Review, 1997
Provides a brief historical background for the current character education movement. Identifies mandates and support for character education in California's schools and shares implications of the character education movement for California teachers. Includes a list of California's Standards for the Teaching Profession regarding character…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Citizenship Education, Educational Development, Educational History
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Titone, Connie – Teachers College Record, 1997
Catharine Macaulay's "Letters on Education" (1790) examined education's effect on the character, morals, and knowledge needed for citizens of both genders. Macaulay's work is described within a sociopolitical context, examining her views on human nature, educated individuals, and moral education and discussing implementation of her…
Descriptors: Children, Discipline, Educational History, Educational Philosophy
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Ross, E. Wayne – International Journal of Social Education, 1996
Maintains that the debate over the social studies curriculum has been heavily influenced by a small group of conservative foundations, academics, and the federal government. These groups work toward creating an ideological consensus that promotes a national identity and strives to preserve European American dominant culture. (MJP)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Citizenship Education, Conservatism, Curriculum Development
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Duncum, Paul – Australian Art Education, 1996
Advocates reconceptualizing visual arts as a core subject embodying key elements of experiential learning and critical thinking through an interdisciplinary approach. Illustrates this approach with a discussion of the interconnected issues surrounding family snapshots (social history, aesthetics, technological advancement). Discusses issues of…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Criticism, Art Education, Art Expression
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Heidenheimer, Arnold J. – International Social Science Journal, 1996
Analyzes how corruption is linked to scandalization in the traditions of European countries and how this has helped shape contemporary perceptions. Compares and contrasts levels of tolerance and manifestations of corruption. Includes a table of nations ranked on reputation for corrupt public services. (MJP)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Civics, Comparative Analysis, Crime
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Reed, Steven R.; And Others – International Social Science Journal, 1996
Provides an overview of political corruption and its place in Japanese culture and society. Discusses recent scandals and efforts at political reform. These efforts are moving Japan from a "boss-patronage" system to a "civic-culture." Includes a table of post-war Japanese prime ministers and corruption scandals. (MJP)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Civics, Crime, Democracy
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