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Crosby, Faye J.; Lubin, Elisabeth Pearsall – Journal of Social Issues, 1990
Examines dilemmas caused when people seek to extend their moral community beyond themselves and their blood relations. Discusses limits of a moral community. Explores the entitlements included in an extended moral view. Discusses how this extension is achieved and who decides outcomes. Comments on when responsibility ends. (JS)
Descriptors: Conflict, Intergroup Relations, Moral Issues, Moral Values
Brinckerhoff, Richard F.; Compton, Charles A. – 1980
In June, 1980, 38 secondary school science teachers and 10 specialists met at Phillips Exeter Academy to discuss the state of science education. Conference participants agreed that a crisis in science education exists. Events appear to indicate that the public is telling science teachers that what they are offering in the name of science education…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Science Education, Scientific Enterprise, Scientific Literacy
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Lifton, Walter M.; Bernier, Joseph E., Eds. – Counseling and Values, 1981
Describes in six articles the status of the present family, and examines various aspects of family counseling including: dynamics of various family problems; ecological and strategic psychotherapy; impact of organizational systems on families; parental role in moral education; development of surrogate family systems; and counselor values. (RC)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Counselor Role, Extended Family, Family Counseling
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Rapoport, Robert N. – International Journal of Early Years Education, 1997
Examines changes in global culture and values and their impact on families. Identifies five conundrums for families attempting intentional socialization of their children for new global values: (1) stability versus change; (2) universal versus particular family model; (3) intentional versus laissez-faire socialization; (4) safety versus danger;…
Descriptors: Children, Citizenship Education, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Influences