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Peer reviewedBerkowitz, Marvin W. – Journal of Educational Thought, 1981
The relationship of research in cognitive-developmental psychology to moral discussion is examined, particularly the controversial "+1" convention which asserts that successful moral discussion requires a group leader who presents moral reasoning one stage above that of the participants. Recommendations for classroom moral discussions…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Developmental Stages, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textBerkowitz, Marvin W. – 1980
A basic assumption regarding moral development and a critical corollary to this assumption are analyzed. The assumption, advanced by Lawrence Kohlberg, is that moral education requires a group discussion leader who can pitch moral arguments one stage above (plus 1) the majority of the class. The corollary to this assumption, based on critical…
Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Assessment, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education
