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Wilson, John – Journal of Moral Education, 1985
Warnock believes that in moral education example is everything and instruction comparatively worthless. The assumptions behind this view are uncovered and demolished. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction
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Wilson, John – Journal of Philosophy of Education, 1983
Sealey has misunderstood Wilson's position on religious education. Religious understanding must be accountable to the same forms of thought and rational procedure as other forms of understanding, such as science and history, or there is no point in attempting to teach it. (IS)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction, Moral Development
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Wilson, John – Journal of Moral Education, 1992
Discusses authority's relevance to moral education. Suggests that the concept of authority has been neglected in theory and practice. Argues that no human interaction is possible without authority. Discusses authority's legitimacy and scope of authority in the context of compelling school attendance. Underscores authority's role in moral and…
Descriptors: Ethical Instruction, Moral Values, Political Socialization, Power Structure
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Wilson, John – International Review of Education, 1981
The author outlines the basic requirements of moral education, discusses obstacles to it, and suggests that practical possibilities for its acceptance may be found in international cooperation and in research and development efforts. (SJL)
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Curriculum Development, Definitions, Ethical Instruction
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Wilson, John – Journal of Moral Education, 1979
The author defines moral education; discusses the research, teacher education, and school time it requires; and considers the public misconceptions and scholarly fragmentation that are obstacles to its full development. (SJL)
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Definitions, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education
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Wilson, John – Journal of Moral Education, 2001
Explains that the concepts marked by shame and guilt are analyzed briefly. Reviews the merits and demerits as types of moral motivation, stating that both may be paralyzing rather than morally constructive. Reports that fear and desire are considered as alternative motivations. (DAJ)
Descriptors: Behavior, Ethical Instruction, Fear, Guilt
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Wilson, John – Journal of Moral Education, 1980
The rules and concepts of basic moral reasoning can be taught without difficulty to quite young children; but educating them to prefer to use these rules is another matter. Kohlberg's stages are not likely to be stages of cognitive reasoning, but indication of the reasoning encouraged by the child's environment. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Children, Concept Formation, Developmental Stages
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Wilson, John – Oxford Review of Education, 2000
Argues for a procedure for moral education that begins by categorizing the meaning of moral, establishing what counts as good performance, framing assessment methods, and devising experiments in methods for moral education that result in practical recommendations. Explains that it must be decided what counts as moral reasoning. (CMK)
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction, Evaluation
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Wilson, John; Cowell, Barbara – Journal of Moral Education, 1987
Maintains that the content and methods of moral education are inextricably intertwined. Develops a view of moral education which recognizes the synthesis of content and process in students' school and home life. (JDH)
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction
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Wilson, John – Journal of Moral Education, 2000
Presents John Wilson's response to the articles within this issue of the "Journal of Moral Education". Focuses on broad issues related to the disagreements that surfaced. Explains that one issue concerns the nature of philosophical or conceptual analysis. Addresses aspects of his own work. (CMK)
Descriptors: Educational Attitudes, Educational Practices, Ethical Instruction, Higher Education
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Wilson, John – Journal of Moral Education, 1981
The author asserts that moral decision making can be taught, but that choosing the moral direction we wish students to take is problematical. He argues that the proper goal or direction is primarily allegiance to certain principles of rationality and justice, personal benevolence being a desirable goal but too fragile. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Course Content, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Empathy
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Wilson, John – Journal of Moral Education, 1998
Distinguishes two aims of morality, the need to avoid trouble and the social requirement to share, and addresses means of achieving them, including conditioning and cultivating dispositions required for sharing. Argues that moralists need to describe sharing situations clearly and transmit the understanding and practice of them to children. (DSK)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Demonstrations (Educational), Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction
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Wilson, John – Journal of Moral Education, 1996
Defines moral education as an education in morality. Identifies morality as a particular way of life that has its own logic and reason. Recommends looking anew at fundamental concepts of moral education and building approaches and methods out of these new perspectives. Discusses overcoming resistance to this approach. (MJP)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Development, Educational Objectives, Educational Strategies