This study is concerned with the assessment of the values held by elementary and secondary teachers. The values measured are those which underlie the American democratic culture. In addition, the effects of intelligence, temperament and sex upon the subject's system of values, will be ascertained. The values measured in this study are the traditional concepts of American democracy and are embodied in the Constitution. The following phrases illustrate these concepts: Belief in human rights; Freedom of choice; Equality of opportunity; Respect for the individual; Individual initiative as opposed to the status quo; Flexibility--the ability to adapt to permit further development in the light of new discoveries; Belief in law; Sovereignty of people; Allowance of differing attitudes and philosophies.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc663745 |
| Date | 01 1900 |
| Creators | Kosof, Peter L. |
| Contributors | Bellamy, Roy Q., Bonney, Merl E. (Merl Edwin), 1902- |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 46 leaves, Text |
| Rights | Public, Kosof, Peter L., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights |
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