Examines issues surrounding the place of the Ten Commandments in American society and their application in secular law, covering such issues as the separation of church and state, capital punishment, and prayer in public schools.

The Ten Commandments: A Handbook of Religious, Legal and Social Issues

Hester, Joseph P.

Reference

McFarland Publishing

The mission of educational leadership seems to have shifted from culture growth to standardized testing. This book suggests that the time has come for educational leaders to re-evaluate their mission and redirect their schools to a broader curriculum emphasizing the moral nature of learning. The author also suggests activities that can encourage leaders to change their methods. Leadership requirements, principles, characteristics, skills, climate and performance standards are set out in six chapters, two appendices provide additional information, and a third lists web resources available through the Internet. A glossary, notes, bibliography, and index complete the work.

Ethical Leadership for School Administrators and Teachers

McFarland

The founders of the United States were well aware of religious differences in the new nation. Oppression had forced varied European religious groups to seek homes elsewhere, some in the new world of America. Governmental pressures toward conformity in religion had in the past led to corruption and civil strife. Thus, Congress made a dual assertion in its First Amendment to the Constitution: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” However, the ethical foundations of American society—and therefore its laws—intermingle with the moral codes of religions, including the Judeo-Christian Ten Commandments. This handbook helps bring understanding and meaning to the controversies that have arisen in present day society over the application of the Ten Commandments to public law and moral problems. Applications can be logical and legal, or can violate the separation of church and state called for in the First Amendment. Part One provides background on the Ten Commandments. It gives the various versions found in the Old Testament, and explains the non–Israelite influences on those versions (the Hammurabi Code, for example). The moral thinking of the ancient Mesopotamian, Egyptian and Hebrew cultures is examined. The modern Jewish tradition is detailed, as well as the different interpretations placed on the Ten Commandments by Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Lutherans and other Protestants. Part Two focuses on the modern controversies, assessing the differing sides of each. Among the many controversies covered are government funding of faith-based charities, posting the Ten Commandments in public buildings, science versus religion in schools, prayer in public places, blue laws, stem cell research, cloning, euthanasia, capital punishment, abortion and war, racial profiling and covenant marriages.

Talking it Over is a book written for parents, for teachers, and for guidance counselors, intended as a tool for character development. It emphasizes building supportive climates that promote ethical development, while stressing listening, dialogue, and problem solving. In particular, it places an emphasis on adults working with children to define their beliefs, set goals, and articulate objectives. Parents and educational professionals will view this book as a tool that will help them engage children in conversations about ideas that matter. The book contains sets of worksheets, definitions, and guideposts so that parents and educators may assess and evaluate the procedures discussed. Proper use of this book will allow the child to become less parent-dependent and more independent and peer-oriented in their thinking.

Talking it Over: A Workbook for Character Development

Parenting & Relationships

Parenting

R&L Education

This comprehensive encyclopedia discusses important terms, movements, leaders, landmarks, controversies, and events that illuminate the belief systems of the American people. It also offers insight into the increasingly international influences that undergird or are cross-pollinating current ethical opinions. The volume includes cross-references, a glossary, an extensive bibliography, and a subject index. This book will be especially useful to all readers striving to analyze the values and ethics that remain important to understanding our neighbors and our society.

Encyclopedia of Values and Ethics

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

ABC-CLIO

One of the most popular texts in Gifted Education, this secondary student book sparks interest and is an exciting launching pad for virtually any direction that a creative teacher wants to lead students in: creative writing, research, debate, philosophical and ethical discussions, political science, history, etc. The book includes strategies of teaching, discussion topics, an array of suggested activities, and numerous "Mind Builder" exercises for further inquiry. The "Mind Builders" emphasize creative problem solving, higher-level thinking skills, and group dynamics (including leadership, communication, &amp; conflict resolution). The text is very good and Doug Marlette's cartoons are the stuff that has earned him the Pulitzer Prize.

Cartoons for Thinking: Issues in Ethics and Values

Killian, Dan R.

Trillium Pr

A K-12 Curriculum to enable you to teach philosophy and ethics and the foundation volume for the whole Philosophy For Young Thinkers program. It is thought provoking, meaningful, controversial and exciting. It overviews the major philosophical schools of thought and explanations of the conceptual schemes utilized in ethical and rational problem solving. It presents more than 20 intensive Philosophical Problem Sheets to involve the student in current issues of critical, moral and ethical concern: the ethics of science and medicine; religion, world hunger, technology and automation, urban planning, the military, our environment. Students must utilize critical, analytic and creative thinking skills, and divergent approaches to philosophy. This volume may be used alone or as a superb background for any grade level or levels within the program series. It is not intended as a replacement for any of the grade-specific instructor's manuals. Definition of Terms and Bibliography included. This is the Second and Revised Edition of a classic teaching resource.

Philosophy for Young Thinkers

Vincent, Philip Fitch

Conflict is inevitable. We see it every day-at work, within our government, even at home. One of life's most valuable skills is the ability to resolve conflicts and build relationships. Award-winning author Joseph Hester teaches you these skills using powerful but easy-to-grasp techniques. Dr. Hester's approach has been used successfully in a wide variety of professions, from management to education. Devise a win-win outcome every time!

Bridges: Building Relationships & Resolving Conflicts

New View Pubns

Leadership Under Construction is sure to become a self-development tool that supports students and teachers in building a conceptual foundation for leadership. The book is intended to be a teacher facilitation workbook where ownership is transferred from author to teacher and from teacher to student. The material is a catalyst of thought, knowledge, and understanding where teachers assist students in applying the principles and concepts of leadership and bring continuous attention to how they are connected.

Leadership Under Construction: Creating Paths Toward Transformation

Business & Money

Young, Darrell H.

Economics

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The Ten Commandments: A Handbook of Religious, Legal and Social Issues

Ethical Leadership for School Administrators and Teachers

The Ten Commandments: A Handbook of Religious, Legal and Social Issues

Talking it Over: A Workbook for Character Development

Encyclopedia of Values and Ethics

Cartoons for Thinking: Issues in Ethics and Values

Philosophy for Young Thinkers

Bridges: Building Relationships & Resolving Conflicts

Leadership Under Construction: Creating Paths Toward Transformation