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Greer, Peter R.; Ryan, Kevin – American School Board Journal, 1989
Many young people do not understand nor have they acquired the moral values and character traits they need to be good citizens. What is taught in moral education is the responsibility of the local school board. Answers six questions and provides information about the Center for the Advancement of Ethics and Character at Boston University. (MLF)
Descriptors: Board of Education Role, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction, Moral Values
Hodgkinson, Christopher E.; Jackson, John J. – Education Canada, 1986
Examines the state of peace education in the school curriculum and its relation to values education. Presents paradigm to examine values analytically. Suggests administrators, policy makers, and values educators consider what indoctrination is occurring, what ought to be happening, and what progress can be made toward instituting authentic ethical…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction

Hyland, Terry – Journal of Moral Education, 1992
Evaluates efforts to incorporate ethical instruction into schooling through emphasis on citizenship and moral competence. Labels such efforts "moral vocationalism." Suggests that the movement has a weak knowledge base, relies upon behaviorist principles, and is exclusively instrumentalist. Recommends fortifying the approach with…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Citizenship, Citizenship Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Wynne, Edward – Principal, 1986
Growing public concern with student discipline, increases in student suicide rates, homicides, and high pregnancy rates of teenage girls are causing educators to give renewed attention to the concept of "character development" in public education. (MD)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction, Moral Development
Mayton, Daniel M., II; Moore, Richard K. – 1986
Discussion and analysis of the nature of conservative criticisms of nuclear war education and of the peace issue in general are provided in this paper. The general theme of the conservative criticism is that the proponents of such courses are deliberately serving the interests of the Soviet Union by subverting the morality of students away from…
Descriptors: Disarmament, Dogmatism, Ethical Instruction, Higher Education
Beach, Waldo – 1992
The intent of this book is to analyze the moral and social problems that currently plague U.S. schools. The volume outlines what can be done to confront the problems of student behavior in and outside the classroom. Illegal drug use, theft and deceit, sexual practices, and race relations are among the troubling issues facing educators. Religious…
Descriptors: Conservatism, Curriculum Development, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education

Putman, Daniel – Journal of Moral Education, 1995
Contends that the concept of levels of moral maturity in psychology focuses on character formation in children's development. Asserts that virtue theory in ethics can be helpful in pointing out the ethical implications of current work with children. Argues for the usefulness of ancient ethical concepts. (CFR)
Descriptors: Child Development, Elementary Education, Ethical Instruction, Ethics

Tritter, Jonathan – Oxford Review of Education, 1992
Analyses the effect of religious schools on the moral education of English secondary school students. Derives four scales to measure students' general religious attitudes, specific Catholic beliefs, specific Jewish beliefs, and secular morality. Concludes that religious schools produce stronger, more uniform attitudes toward religion and morality…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Catholics, Educational Research, Ethical Instruction
Best, Francine – 1990
This document, prepared by the Chief Inspector of Schools in France, is based on work done by UNESCO in enhancing the humanistic, cultural and international dimensions of both formal and non-formal education. The paper consists of a synopsis of the work relating to the various aspects of humanistic education, and a select bibliography. Although…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development, Educational Policy
Hunt, Nancy P.; Papalewis, Rosemary – 1989
The amount of knowledge that site and central office administrators possess about the ethical use of computer software in schools is assessed in this report. Specific questions addressed included the existence of related policies, administrators' knowledge of policies, and degree of site compliance. Four district and 10 site administrators were…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Central Office Administrators, Computer Software, Copyrights
Boothe, James W.; And Others – Executive Educator, 1992
From a random sample of 6,102 school executives, 1,115 (18 percent) answered questions about their attitudes toward hiring relatives and receiving gifts and services from vendors. Tables illustrate data by principals at school level, and by superintendents. Demographic information about respondents is provided. (MLF)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Characteristics, Administrators, Boards of Education
Beswick, Richard – OSSC Bulletin, 1992
Although there has been reluctance to support direct methods of teaching moral values and character traits, due in part to lack of consensus about whose values should be taught, a national call to rethink that trend has begun to be heard. An up-to-date account is provided of the recommendations of the Oregon State Board of Education to mandate…
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction, Ethics
Zeidler, Dana Lewis – 1987
Progressive approaches to science education incorporate a social dimension based on an interdisciplinary curriculum. The importance of such an approach has been recognized by educators and many science-techonology-society (STS) programs have been developed as a response to this social need. However, such programs may fall short of their mark…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction, Ethics
Natale, Jo Anna – American School Board Journal, 1990
Cites cases of ethical violations, such as patronage and nepotism in hiring practices, in some school districts. Advises school board members to review their personal and professional ethics and to consider measures that will help guide decisions when ethical dilemmas arise. Formal ethics training is recommended for all educators. (MLF)
Descriptors: Administrators, Board of Education Role, Boards of Education, Codes of Ethics
Schulman, Michael – 1995
This book is based on the premise that schools are communities and that schools must be created as moral communities if moral education is to succeed in the schools. Sections of the book explore the key elements required to turn schools into moral communities. Chapters include: (1) "Administrative Issues"; (2) "How Children Develop Morals"; (3)…
Descriptors: Codes of Ethics, Community, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
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