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Ramaekers, Stefan – Educational Philosophy and Theory, 2013
Noddings's radical choice for a particular stance in life is both what makes "Happiness and Education" a thought-provoking book and what also leads me to have some reservations. First, I briefly outline some of these reservations and focus on what I think are two important difficulties "Happiness and Education" faces:…
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Psychological Patterns, Moral Values, Caring
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Teachers College Record, 2006
Books reviewed: "Teaching Toward Freedom: Moral Commitment and Ethical Action in the Classroom" by William Ayers and "Pedagogy of Indignation" by Paulo Freire.
Descriptors: Ethics, Book Reviews, Teaching Methods, Moral Values
Saks, Judith Brody – American School Board Journal, 1995
Reviews seven new books that make a strong case for moral education, offering insights into problems facing today's young people and suggesting strategies for improving the moral climate in schools. (MLF)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction, School Role
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Hague, William J. – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1991
Reviews "The Kohlberg Legacy for the Helping Professions," by Lisa Kuhmerker, that introduces Kohlberg's research and theory; focuses on its relevance for teachers, religious educators, and counselors; and portrays the man within the theory. Discusses the convergence of Kohlberg's legacy with character and virtue psychology. Contains 33…
Descriptors: Biographies, Book Reviews, Counseling, Elementary Secondary Education
Litton, Joyce A. – 1988
The widespread popularity of the young adult novels of Judy Blume makes them important factors in the socialization process. Almost all of the characters in her books are members of the middle or upper-middle class, and with the exception of some of the characters in 4 of her 15 novels, all are white. Thus, Blume is teaching youth how to be…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Ethical Instruction
Kilpatrick, William; And Others – 1994
This book is a family guide to classic novels, historical fiction, fables and fairy tales, contemporary fiction, myths and legends, science fiction and fantasy, folktales, sacred texts, picture books, biographies, books for holiday/holy days, and many other books that celebrate virtues and values. Included are more than 300 titles, each featuring…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, American Indian Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Anthologies
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Forsyth, Al, Jr., Ed. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1990
Recommends two computer programs for elementary social studies use that help solve the problem of one-computer classrooms: Little Shoppers Kit, a store-in-the-classroom role play; and Choices, Choices, a two-part program concerning ethical questions relevant to students' experiences. Emphasizes cooperative learning, teacher as facilitator, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Evaluation, Cooperative Learning