Thomas P. Weinland

Self Concept: A Cross Cultural Study.

Self-concept differences between 190 American and 98 Danish 5th and 6th grade suburban students were examined in light of known societal and educational differences. Danish males and American females reported significantly higher self-confidence in personal attributes; American students reported higher achieving in school scores than Danish students. Results are discussed in the context of cultural differences; further areas of investigation are offered.

Getting Human Rights “Right”: Teaching for Informed Commitment

If students are to truly understand human rights issues, they need to examine some unpleasant materials, ask some unpleasant questions, and perhaps make some unpleasant choices.