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Download full textJose, Paul E.; And Others – 1987
This study was designed to discover why young children fail to respond to fables in the same way as older children and adults. The paper describes a model of fable comprehension and appreciation which posits that the moral lesson of a fable is specified by the nature of the outcome that results from the actions of the main character. Although…
Descriptors: Children, Cognitive Development, Ethical Instruction, Fables
Peer reviewedShort, Geoffrey; Carrington, Bruce – Journal of Moral Education, 1991
Presents results of a study designed to promote social justice by teaching English primary school children about social discrimination. Confirms evidence that children aged 7 to 11 can recognize unfair discrimination against oppressed groups. Suggests children will recognize discrimination even without reference to oppressed groups. (DK)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Ethical Instruction, Foreign Countries
