(1992). Human Rights for Children: A Curriculum for Teaching Human Rights to Children Ages 3-12. Created to heighten teachers' awareness of human rights issues, particularly those related to children's rights, this guide offers children knowledge and skills in developing both self-worth and empathy for others. These feelings, the curriculum argues, are the foundation children need if they are to understand their rights as children and the basic rights of all human beings. The Ten Principles from The Declaration of the Rights of the Child, proclaimed by the United Nations in 1959, provide the nucleus for the manual. The Ten Principles express many familiar concepts, including self-esteem, multiculturalism, and child abuse. Considering these issues in the context of a comprehensive statement of children's rights adds weight and focus to them. The manual contains curricular activities and booklists to help teachers further children's understanding of their rights. The activities are divided into three age groups. "The Young Child" is for children ages 3-5. "The…
(1996). Identity Politics, Institutional Response, and Cultural Negotiation: Meanings of a Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual Office on Campus. ASHE Annual Meeting Paper. This study examined the social and political climate surrounding the opening of a controversial gay/lesbian/bisexual support office at an anonymous midwestern public research university. In addition to analyses of university mission statements, plans, and policies, other "diversity" literature, and campus and local newspapers, fieldwork included twenty interviews with faculty, staff, and students on campus. The study explored the university's view of itself as a liberal island in the midst of a conservative environment. It identified tensions that exist when the stated policy of diversity is not matched by diversity in practice and the inherent contradictions when discourse takes place in an "environment of disacknowledgment." It analyzed some of the rhetoric used in support of and against the establishment of the proposal. It is concluded that significant insights into academic and social change can be gained by paying attention to how the practices of identity… [PDF]
(1990). The Education of Children and Young People with Disabilities: Principles and Practice. This report examines the educational needs of and services provided to children with disabilities in developing nations and identifies key strategies for developing educational provisions for this population. It stresses that integrated education and community-based rehabilitation are two approaches which can provide cost-effective and meaningful education and training for disabled persons. The need is established in tables providing data on number of special educational enrollments in 13 African countries and number of pupils enrolled in special education as a percentage of school-age population. Three basic principles or rights are stated: the right to education, the right to equality of opportunity, and the right to participate in society. Strategies to improve the provision of special education are then outlined for the following areas: legislation, administrative support, educational provision, early childhood education, preparation for adult life, parental involvement,…
(1993). Libraries and the Physically Disabled: An Updated Guide to Information and Their Sources. This guide is intended to provide sources of information to help libraries comply with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). First, sources for texts of the relevant laws and regulations are listed. Print resources about various disability-related topics are then listed under the following categories: general (45), the ADA (7), administration (8), aims and objectives (5), barrier free design (7), bibliography (21), collection development (7), collection development–handicapped children (10), computerized databases (5), directories (25), employment organizations (2), equipment and supplies (18), film/video (12), handicapped children (26), handicapped in literature (4), independent living (5), information centers (15), mentally handicapped (2), newsletters (39), organizations (24), periodicals (53), recreation (5), sexuality (8), standards (7), statistics (1), teaching (2), time and cost studies (1), travel (6), Australia (3), Canada (3), developing countries… [PDF]
(1983). Learning the Law: Law Education for Young North Carolinians. Arranged in five chapters, this supplementary resource for junior high students contains information on the history, practical applications, and social consequences of the law. In chapter 1, students are introduced to the origin of laws through examination of a fable, the relationship between government and laws, types of laws, and law enforcement. Chapter 2 explores the relationship between legislation and social change. The following aspects of the court system are described in chapter 3: appellate courts, superior courts, juries, court officials, juvenile justice, various types of abused or problem children, the rights of juveniles, and juvenile corrections facilities. Chapter 4 outlines various types of crime and considers sentencing procedures and prison facilities. The final chapter familiarizes students with their rights as employees, students, property owners, married couples, or expectant parents. The responsibilities of decisionmaking are also discussed. Illustrated with…
(1988). Racial Change & Desegregation in Large School Districts: Trends through the 1986-1987 School Year. Dramatic changes in the size and racial composition of the nation's largest urban school districts are indicators of an increasingly multiracial and highly segregated society. Data were analyzed from the 1986-87 and 1984-85 Department of Education computer tapes containing the enrollments by race of 36,000 schools from 3,400 districts nationwide. All districts that had more than 19,000 students and at least 50 students of any minority group enrolled were examined. Major declines in overall White enrollments have occurred, reflecting changes in the national birthrate. A number of the largest districts have experienced particularly acute White declines. Contrary to earlier expectations, White districts losing White enrollment have seldom become virtually all Black. Most are becoming more multiracial, showing heavy increases in Hispanic and Asian enrollments. These changes do not appear to be linked to any particular type of school desegregation plan or neighborhood schools approach….
(1987). Human Rights and Education. Comparative & International Education Series, Volume 3. This book discusses the relationship between human rights and education. Education is discussed both within the context of human rights, and as the ultimate sanction and guarantee of all human rights. Part 1, "Education as a Human Right," is comprised of the following chapters: (1) "Human Rights and Education: An Overview" (D. R. Ray; N. B. Tarrow); (2) "Rights of Access and Equal Opportunity: Focus on Sub-Saharan Africa" (W. M. Rideout, Jr.); (3) "The Right to Education Free from Discrimination: The Case of India and Saudi Arabia" (R. Ghosh and A. Attieh); (4) "Exceptional Abilities and Educational Rights: Concern for the Handicapped and Gifted in Britain, China and Indonesia" (R. M. Thomas); (5) "The Right to Literacy" (L. J. Limage); (6) "The Right to Education for Multicultural Development: Canada and Israel" (V. L. Masemann; Y. Iram); (7) "The Right to Education for Employment and Mobility: Norway and…
(1982). Women at Work: The Myth of Equal Opportunity. The advances women have made in the past decade have created the myth that women have achieved equal opportunity in the job market. In reality, the opposite is true. The current economic status of women demonstrates the need for strict enforcement of equal opportunity laws. Department of Labor data indicate that the wage gap between men and women is not narrowing. Despite popular concepts to the contrary, most women are not working to earn extras. Furthermore, men and women doing the same type of work do not earn the same pay. Also many believe the myths that women now have access to all types of jobs, earn less because they do not stay in the job market, and lack the education needed to get ahead. Analysis of Department of Labor statistics also reveals that minority women are still the victims of double discrimination. Finally, examination of current unemployment patterns proves that the large influx of women into the labor force is not responsible for high unemployment. Rather,…
(1981). Multiculturalism: A Handbook for Teachers. This handbook was prepared from presentations made at an inservice workshop for teachers in Nova Scotia, Canada on multicultural education. In an introductory article, Paul Robinson describes his personal experiences in trying to prepare a multicultural curriculum, and the participation of members of Canadian ethnic communities in that activity. In the succeeding essays, Gil Scott explores the historical development of Canadian multiculturalism and multicultural policy; James Morrison examines the multiethnic composition of Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotia as a result of immigration; P.A. Johnstone examines educational implications of multiculturalism and educational approaches used in Nova Scotia; Gerald Boudreau identifies teacher characteristics and policy needs essential to effective multicultural education; Judith Gold outlines family, community, and socioeconomic factors that affect students and their learning; Van Roy Tobitt discusses the prerequisites of effective teaching…
(1981). Pupils. Litigation having to do with pupils occurred with greater frequency in 1980 than in the past. The greatest increase dealt with the handicapped and with substantive rights of students. Cases involving handicapped students generally focused on parent requests for residential treatment, extended-year programs, and in-class assistance for their children. The defending school systems argued the adequacy of less costly alternatives to the parent requests. Although several cases reached the federal appeals level, substantial disagreement still exists concerning the definition of \appropriate\ placement and treatment. In the substantive rights area, courts are increasingly being asked to rule on the propriety of materials printed in student publications and contained in school libraries. In addition, cases involving religious matters increased as fundamentalist groups and persons opposing those groups resorted to the courts. In the desegregation area, the courts have continued the policy of…
(1980). Employees. In 1979 judicial activity continued to add to the body of law available relative to relationships between universities and colleges and their employees. Cases touched on the nature of the contract when an offer of employment has been made and accepted, benefits and working conditions, and termination and the procedural safeguards involved. Decisions in matters of sex discrimination in employment and in retirement programs were particularly significant. The Seventh Circuit's opinion in \Davis v. Weidner\ suggests specific ways of injecting a more reasonable degree of judicial scrutiny into university decision-making than has traditionally been the case. (Author/PGD)…
(1967). MILD MENTAL RETARDATION–A GROWING CHALLENGE TO THE PHYSICIAN. INTENDED FOR PHYSICIANS, THIS DOCUMENT DESCRIBES THE NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM OF MILD MENTAL RETARDATION, AND PRESENTS GUIDELINES FOR MEDICAL CARE AND COUNSELING OF MILDLY RETARDED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. TWO GROUPS OF SUCH CHILDREN (BASED ON HIGH OR LOW SOCIOCULTURAL LEVEL) ARE EXAMINED AND CHARACTERIZED. THE TWO GROUPS ARE DISCUSSED IN TERMS OF THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCESS, INFANCY AND PRESCHOOL YEARS, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YEARS, ADOLESCENCE AND ADULTHOOD, AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY. ETIOLOGY AND PREVENTION ARE CONSIDERED FROM THE VIEWPOINT OF ORGANIC, SOCIOCULTURAL, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS, AND OF PREVENTION. THE PHYSICIAN'S ROLE IN TREATMENT AND THE LAW REGARDING THE RIGHTS OF THE MENTALLY RETARDED ARE ALSO DESCRIBED. A LIST OF 13 SUGGESTED READINGS IS PROVIDED. THIS DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE PUBLICATIONS OFFICE, GROUP FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF PSYCHIATRY, 104 EAST 25TH STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10010, FOR $1.00. (SB)…
(2003). Our Documents: A National Initiative on American History, Civics, and Service. Teacher Sourcebook, Volume II. National Archives and Records Administration What do Matthew Brady, Carrie Chapman Catt, Ansel Adams, Orson Welles, and J. Howard Miller have to do with the 100 milestone documents? A few hints: Matthew Brady created the first photographic documentation of a war. Carrie Chapman Catt was the president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association in 1920. Orson Welles produced plays for the Federal Theater Project, a program of the Works Progress Administration established during the Depression to relieve unemployment among artists and writers. J. Howard Miller created some of the most memorable posters designed to rally the public for war in the 1940s, including the easily recognizable "Rosie the Riveter" poster calling women to work in the nation's factories as men left for battle overseas. These individuals have left what everyone might view as the "supporting record" of the 100 milestone documents. These supporting materials are the focus of the lessons and activities contained within this volume of… [PDF]
(2000). Gender, Policy and Educational Change: Shifting Agendas in the UK and Europe. This book contains 16 papers in four parts. After an introduction, "Educational Reforms and Equal Educational Opportunities Programmes" (Sheila Riddell and Jane Salisbury), Part 1, "Gender and Educational Reforms: The U.K. and European Context," includes: (1) "Gender Equality and Schooling, Education Policy-Making and Feminist Research in England and Wales in the 1990s" (Miriam David, Gaby Weiner, and Madeline Arnot); (2) "Equal Opportunities and Educational Reform in Scotland: The Limits of Liberalism" (Sheila Riddell); (3) "Beyond One Border: Educational Reforms and Gender Equality in Welsh Schools" (Jane Salisbury); (4) "Gender, Educational Reform and Equality in Northern Ireland" (Anthony M. Gallagher, Robert J. Cormack, and Robert D. Osborne); and (5) "Mainstreaming European'Equal Opportunities': Marginalising U.K. Training for Women" (Jacky Brine). Part 2, "Structures and Processes in Schools and…
(2004). The Impact of Social Institutions on the Economic Role of Women in Developing Countries. OECD Development Centre Working Paper No. 234. OECD Publishing (NJ1) Donor agencies and policy makers tend to agree that increased access of women to education, health, credit, formal legal rights and employment opportunities, in conjunction with economic growth, will substantially improve the socio-economic role of women in developing countries. This paper challenges that view. It argues that these measures might not be sufficient if the institutional framework within a country constrains women from participating in economic activities. It finds that social institutions — laws, norms, traditions and codes of conduct — constitute the most important single factor determining women's freedom of choice in economic activities. They have not only a direct impact on the economic role of women but also an indirect one through women's access to resources like education and health care. The findings suggest that an institutional framework that disadvantages half of the adult population hinders development. To address gender inequalities effectively, policy… [PDF] [Direct]