What a human rights course should consist of, i.e., the objectives, course content, teaching methods, and evaluation techniques, are discussed. Human rights education must foster attitudes of tolerance and respect, provide knowledge about human rights, and develop students' awareness of how to translate human rights into social and political…

A look at educational uses of videotape recorders and the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. (HB)

A suggested teaching strategy to teach about civil liberties is the fictional case study approach. Several examples are included to show how students can readily identify with and come to grips with issues and characters created for classroom use. (JR)

Justifies teaching trials as a way to enrich the social studies curriculum. Explains that by incorporating the study of historical and contemporary trials into social studies classes, it furthers the civic competence of the students. Discusses different teaching approaches ranging from case studies and readers' theater to videos and literature.…

Suggestions are offered through a question and answer format for teaching about the holocaust. (MM)

Describes how the author became involved in teaching about genocide and the ways in which his approach to the subject has changed. Demonstrates how student involvement in research and discussion can stimulate interest on the topic. (GEA)

The potential dangers teachers face when their classes begin to study human rights are discussed and advice on how to minimize the dangers are offered. (RM)

This article examines the development of dossier building as a topic for a course in social problems. To achieve this, definitions of social problems are reviewed; suggestions are made for material relevant to lectures; and a class project is offered to exemplify potential abuses of dossier building. (Author)

Annotated list of ERIC processed documents on the rationale for teaching freedom of speech, some free speech issues, and teaching resources. (CH)

Indicates how teachers can foster patriotism through experiences that are meaningful to young children, rather than relying on a daily recitation of the pledge of allegiance--an exercise which children frequently do not understand. (Author/RH)

Case studies which can be used in secondary social studies classes to teach students about the rights of persons with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities are presented. Examples of questions which can be used to stimulate discussion of the case studies are also included. (RM)

Discusses the history of rights of the disabled in Canada, describes legal remedies now available to them, and presents a case study technique for teaching secondary social studies students about the rights of disabled persons. The disabled rights movement is an important part of the history of human rights in Canada. (RM)

When teachers raise the subject of human rights, they must do so in a realistic manner that takes into account the complexities involved. To teach this topic sentimentally or superficially is to mislead young citizens about the nature of world politics and foreign policy. (RM)

A simulation/game examining the issue of academic freedom through a mock trial of the Parducci v. Rutland case is provided. (DE)

Presents ideas for teaching basic skills. Includes strategies for teaching about human rights, directions for making an adding machine to use in addition and subtraction drill, activities for developing effective discussion skills, and suggestions for teaching place-name geography. (JMB)