(1973). Ten Guidelines for Recruiting, Hiring and Retraining Minority Group School Employees. To carry out an affirmative action policy, school districts should base hiring practices on educational goals that aim at acceptance of people as human beings not as minority group members. The hiring practices should employ minority group people to recruit minority candidates for professional and nonprofessional positions, clearly defining qualifications required. After employment, human relations principles can be used to solve intergroup problems, to involve minority people in school and community activities, to open and maintain communication lines, and to assist minority people with difficulties in the community. (Author/DW)… [PDF]
(1972). Black/White America: A Two-Week Unit on Relations between the Races. The human relations teaching unit suggests materials and activities designed to sensitize students toward racial matters and group interaction of blacks and whites in American society. It is intended for use in an ongoing psychology or related course on the secondary level. The guide recommends that teachers remain neutral introducers of evidence which is to be weighed and evaluated by the students, who are consequently expected to move toward a goal of increased understanding. Units are included on such topics as Minorities and the Police, Minorities and the Employment Agency, The Kerner Commission Report, Discrimination, Freedom Riders, School Bus Incident, and Conditioned Helplessness. The lessons include directions for organizing role playing, field trips, visits by outside resource persons, data collection, volunteer activities, interviews, surveys, studies of ethnic characterizations and population characteristics, plus an extensive bibliography for further study by teachers…. [PDF]
(1972). Materials Handbook for Use with Primary Grades K-3. The handbook contains an annotated bibliography of print and non-print materials concerning the black American's contributions to the United States, past and present. The materials, which are available in the Afro-American Resource Center of the Ohio Public Schools, can be integrated into the regular curriculum at the kindergarten level through grade three. Some items cited were published in the 70's, but most date from the 60's. The handbook is divided into the following units: 1) All About Me; 2) You Count, Too; 3) One Big World; 4) Where You Live Makes a Difference; 5) Gifted and Black; 6) To Speak and Read; 7) Music, Arts, and Crafts; 8) Health, Safety, and Economics; and 9) Teacher Reference. A brief introduction is provided for each unit. The resource materials are then grouped by type and include films, filmstrips, posters and study prints, books, records, and periodicals. Within each group materials are listed alphabetically by title. Each annotation gives a complete… [PDF]
(1979). Teach Them All. Six social studies units for teachers of elementary and secondary students are presented. The document, written by various authors, is one component of the Pike County, Alabama, ethnic studies inservice training project. Objectives of the units are to help students develop an awareness and understanding of differing cultures and customs. Topics covered are the community as a melting pot, the civil rights movement of the 1960s and related Kennedy and Johnson legislation, multi-ethnic community helpers in Pike County (grades K-2), ancient Greece and its effects on world culture, development of a positive self-image (grades 3-4), and individual and group interaction and conflict resolution. Each unit outlines educational objectives and goals, major and minor concepts, and evaluation suggestions. A major part of each unit presents suggestions for student activities. Students are involved in researching, presenting and writing reports, interviewing, listening to speakers, viewing films…
(1982). Inside U.S. Prisons…with the NAACP. Crisis, v89 n4 p4-37 Apr. Describes how branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) were established in United States correctional institutions; discusses prison branch activities and accomplishments in seeking equality for Blacks and minorities in the criminal justice system; and explores rehabilitation measures and prison alternatives based on minority prisoners' needs. (Author/MJL)…
(1996). Freedom and Oppression: Opposing Ideas Lead to Integrated Knowledge. Social Education, v60 n3 p139-140 Mar. Outlines and describes a fifth-grade unit of study examining issues of freedom and oppression. Students began with a biography and a presentation on an individual who had experienced discrimination. They then interviewed local people who had experienced significant freedom or oppression. Culminating activities included writing one-act plays. (MJP)…
(1992). Resources for Families of Young Children with Disabilities: An Annotated Bibliography. This annotated bibliography identifies resources for families of young children who have disabilities or who are at risk of delayed development. Criteria for inclusion were: materials that are current, generally available, and especially useful for families. For each resource, the information includes the title, author, publisher, publisher's address and telephone number, date, price, and brief description. The bibliography is organized into the following key categories: (1) information about child development, disabilities, early intervention, best practices, and technology; (2) support in dealing with the emotional impact of the child on the family, support from other families in sharing information, support for all family members, and long-range planning for the family; (3) accessing services needed by the child and family, including advocacy strategies and information on understanding legislation and family rights and responsibilities; and (4) collaborative relationships among…
(1992). Civil Rights Movement and the 1990s: Racism and the African-American Population. A plan is presented for a curriculum that shows how African Americans have been left out of decision making, stereotyped negatively, and denied resources. The project is intended to be a base for future studies of human relations issues in order to understand how society operates. Using the contexts of the 1960s and the 1990s, the power structures of American society are clarified. The curriculum is designed for a high school social studies classroom, typically a 10th grade studying U.S. history. Topics for the 9 days of study are: (1) racism; (2) institutional racism (2 days); (3) discrimination; (4) African Americans; (5) continued oppression and prejudice today (2 days); (6) color consciousness and discrimination; and (7) dealing with racism. Eighteen attachments, including overheads, a questionnaire, a test, and handouts, are included. (SLD)… [PDF]
(1982). A Resource Guide on Contemporary Legal Issues…for Use in Secondary Education. Designed for use by local lawyers and law students who agree to serve as resource persons in secondary school level law-related subjects, this guide has two main goals: (1) to provide law personnel with a brief summary of the law and sample cases for student use on topics of general interest, and (2) to introduce students to a sampling of the methods and materials currently being used in law-related education. Following an introduction, the guide has two main parts. The first consists of summaries and cases on seven topics: the criminal justice system, criminal procedure, free expression, equal protection, religion and constitutional law, family law, and consumer law. The second part contains eight lesson-length excerpts from current, representative law-related education publications. Lessons focus on legal content (such as the elements of a contract), legal concepts, case studies, and a variety of other methods such as moot court, mock trial, role playing, and problem solving. The… [PDF]
(1985). Delaware's Migrant Education Parent Handbook [in English and Spanish]. Written to help migrant parents with day-to-day concerns about their children and their children's schooling, this handbook provides a variety of reference information. A definition of migrant education services is followed by a directory of individuals responsible for migrant education in Delaware at state and local levels. Telephone numbers are listed for schools with migrant programs and for community services. Basic guidelines are given for parents to help children succeed in school and to have conferences with teachers. A general outline of student discipline policies covers appropriate student conduct, student rights, examples of major and minor rules, and search and seizure procedures. General information on promotion policies is also provided. A glossary defines 40 educational terms including athletic eligibility, behavior modification, Chapter 1, and least restrictive environment. The Spanish version of the handbook is appended. (JHZ)…
(1976). Changing Societal Roles and Teaching. This handbook for home economics teachers as well as those teaching social studies and consumer education is designed to provide content and numerous student activities that explore the nature and effects of changing roles in society, particularly sex-related roles. The handbook begins with a brief section containing ten short single paragraph case situations involving sexually biased attitudes and practices; and content on the effects of socialization and sex role stereotyping, coping as a single person, employability at any age, and sharing roles. The remainder of this booklet covers seven topics, with each including specific content, numerous suggested classroom activities (some involve the use of the ten aforementioned case situations), and teaching objectives and evaluative techniques for some of the activities. The seven topics and some of their subdivisions follow: recognizing and breaking the stereotype mold, socializing males and females (remaining single, later marriage,…
(1968). Racial Conflict in the United States: What Should Be Done? Grade Twelve. [Resource Unit V.] Project Social Studies. This is the fifth of seven resource units for a twelfth grade course on value conflicts and policy decisions. The topic for this unit is racial conflict in the United States. The introduction explains how this unit coincides with other units of the K-12 series which have treated intergroup relations. The objectives are listed as to generalizations, skills, and values. The double-page format relates objectives to pertinent content, teaching procedures, and instructional materials. This unit deals with the value conflicts involved in current racial conflict in the United States. Theories about causes of prejudice and discrimination are examined as an aid in helping pupils decide what courses of action should be followed. The civil rights movement is analyzed in detail. A teacher's guide for this course is SO 006 331; other units are SO 006 332, and SO 006 334-338. (Author/KSM)… [PDF]
(2006). Every Child. Volume 12, Number 2, 2006. Early Childhood Australia "Every Child" is Australia's premier early childhood publication, aimed at anyone involved in the care and education of children from birth to eight years–in particular child care professionals, teachers, child care students and the parents of young children. Published quarterly, it contains informative and entertaining articles on such issues as early childhood curriculum, ethics, health and professional development. Early childhood educators have long recognised the importance of creative activities and are passionate about promoting children's creativity. This issue of "Every Child" includes the following articles: (1) Challenges Ahead for Universal Preschool (Alison Elliott); (2) Australia's Greatest Challenge (Jeff McMullen); (3) Who Is Eating Our Children? Fast-Food Sponsorship in Schools (Jane Kenway); (6) Active Children in Care (Justen O'Connor); (7) Healthy Eating at the Tuckshop (Libby McBride); (7) Hop on Board a Walking School Bus; (8) What Do Kids… [PDF] [Direct]
(1996). Rethinking Poverty: Empowerment and Citizen Rights. International Social Science Journal, v48 n2 p161-72 Jun. Reports on an economic empowerment model that focuses on the household economy and the resources required by households for the production of their livelihood. Conceives of household economies as integrating the moral economy of social relations with the exchange economy based on money transactions. (MJP)…
(2002). Human Resources Management for Effective Schools. Third Edition. This book is about managing people in schools. Its objective is to make prospective and practicing school administrators aware of the wide range of activities covered by the term \human resources management\ and to present the best of current practice in personnel work. Chapter titles reflect the book's content: (1) \Human Resources Management and Effective Schools\; (2) \Planning for Staffing Needs\; (3) \Preparing for Personnel Selection\; (4) \Obtaining Information and Evaluating Applicants\; (5) \Selecting Administrative and Support Personnel\; (6) \Motivation of Personnel\; (7) \Induction\; (8) \Professional Development for Educational Personnel\; (9) \Evaluating Employee Performance\; (10) \Compensation and Rewards\; (11) \Creating Productive Work Environments\; (12) \Legal Issues in Human Resources Management\; (13) \Collective Bargaining in Schools\; (14) \Managing Conflicts in Schools\; and (15) \Termination and Reduction in Force.\ Each chapter begins with a plan of the…