Developed by a state committee on human relations for administrators, classroom teachers, special service personnel, parents, and community groups, this curriculum guide contains ideas and suggestions for implementing principles of human relations into the educational system. Major sections discuss: (1) The American Democratic Society, (2) Major…

Teachers can provide information to young students about their bodies and about the decisions they face in dealing with their sexuality. (JD)

Nine questions provide a framework for examining and analyzing how power is used in human relationships and institutions and four questions are presented that show how to begin to apply knowledge about power learning through the previous questioning. To gain an understanding of power, students can analyze various historical situations,…

The school experience should increase a child's sense of humanity and of the potentialities for depth and range in human relations. (MM)

Quest is a seven-year-old course that can be incorporated into the regular secondary school program to teach students how to relate to others and handle real-life problems. Parents are encouraged to become active in the program and in the total education of their children. (Author/WD)

Examines images of bridges in the titles and lyrics of contemporary recordings that are metaphors for social relationship changes. Lists over 100 recordings that are available as instructional resources for secondary school teachers, popular culture scholars, bridge enthusiasts, or lyric analysts. (Contains 19 references.) (Author/LRW)

Stresses the need for the incorporation of world literature in the English program and cites several materials which deal with the literature of various nations and the teaching of cultural appreciation in the secondary school. (MM)

Evaluation research of the human relations component of a larger project that attempts to bridge the black-white cultural gap in the Louisville school system is the basis of this paper. The overall purpose of this major component is to enhance positive attitudes toward intercultural, racial, and ethnic relations and understandings through…

Describes a five-step method of conflict reduction suitable for use by practicing counselors. Presents the model in how-to-do-it fashion, supplementing it with illustrations. Describes reactions of eight counselors who used the model in 37 conflict cases. Presents responses of the persons involved in the conflicts. (Author)

Based on the premise that fundamental solutions to environmental problems must include social solutions, these three resource units are designed to study the interrelation of man and nature as part of the social studies curriculum. A series of inquiry questions are posed with the intent of stimulating students to find solutions to our…

The promise of education at a private Baltimore (Maryland) school rests in the idea that scholarship is the key to autonomy, self-determination, and self-fulfillment. The Park Heights Street Academy serves as a haven for the able adolescent who has been misplaced for social, political, economic, or academic reasons. (Author/MLF)

This paper contends that role playing can be effective in enabling students to explore human relations problems. The benefits of role play are outlined. Role playing models are demonstrated, and an exercise to develop skills and to explore feelings, attitudes, values, and problem-solving strategies is presented. Use of role play with a Year Ten…

This curriculum guide on human development and the family is one of a set of five Oregon goal-based home economics curriculum guides. Provided in this guide are the following: one suggested district goal (students will be able to incorporate the concepts of human development and family living into relationships with adults, peers, and children…

Describes a one semester literature course, "Human Relations in Literature," that allows students to discuss their own questions and problems indirectly in terms of a fictional character. (TO)

The author describes the film, The Battle of Algiers," and suggests discussion ideas for a classroom analysis: emotional response; labels, e.g., enemy; responsibility; alternatives; justice; warfare and crime. Learning activities and resources are also suggested. (Author/JB)