Return-Path: <nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id j86FEDG05412; Tue, 6 Sep 2005 11:14:13 -0400 (EDT) Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2005 11:14:13 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <s31d79a6.010@mail.jsi.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Andy Nash" <andy_nash@worlded.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-POVRACELIT:1528] Call for articles for The Change Agent X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 6.5.1 Status: O Content-Length: 2225 Lines: 48 Hello, Here's the call for articles for the next issue of The Change Agent, a resource for teaching about social justice issues and ideas. Andy Nash New England Literacy Resource Center Theme: Social Values When we think of the basis of American democratic ideals we often think of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Yet, American democracy could not survive without a strong basis of social values that support community, tolerance, and cooperation. Social values form the common bonds of society, but are not always agreed upon by everyone. Social values grow out of our own personal values but they are broader. The more we agree on the values for our society, the stronger it will be. Right now, in the U.S. there is tension about our values. This issue will explore what we can do to bridge that tension and discover values we may all be able to support. Questions for students and teachers to think about: w What three or four values are most important to you personally? Are the values that are most important to you found in American society? Where? w Write about a time when you made a difficult decision to do something that was not in line with your values. w How would you describe American values? Give examples of how you seem them in action. w If you were to develop a social program (health care, education, public assistance) based on your values, what would it look like? w When people have different values conflict can arise. What are some ways to talk about values when we disagree about them? How can we act on values that we disagree about? w What does the term "family values" mean to you? How does this compare with "family values" that politicians talk about? All articles must be received by November 14, 2005. All articles will be considered. Suggested length is 500-1,200 words. Final decisions are made by The Change Agent editorial board. A stipend of $50 will be paid to each adult education student whose work is accepted for publication in this issue. Please send material (by email or PC disk) to: Angela Orlando, Editor New England Literacy Resource Center/World Education 44 Farnsworth St., Boston, MA 02210 Phone: 617-482-9485 fax: 617-482-0617 email: aorlando@worlded.org
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