Training in ethics helps professionals to act as moral persons in the practice of their profession, developing an eye for subtlety and detail in matters of morality. A professional code of ethics does not provide a set of "do's and don'ts" for every situation; rather, its purpose is to draw the professional's attention to the most…

Identifies epistemological perspectives in girls' thinking that links ideas of self, knowing, and morality. Presents a model of "learner's interests and goals" and "approaches to knowing" as they relate to these conceptions of self and morality. Discusses implications for teaching. (Author/DH)

Describes a program called the Character Education Curriculum developed by the American Institute for Character Education that is the most widely used plan for teaching the basic traits of character, conduct, and citizenship. (MD)

The main objectives of teaching ethics in the Communication Training and Development class are to encourage students to think in ethical terms, and to simulate experiences that reflect the choices and consequences of ethical and unethical behavior. This paper outlines an evolutionary classroom process with eight separate teaching components. The…

This resource book provides ideas, strategies, techniques, examples, and resources for organizing, implementing, sustaining, and assessing character education programs in K-12 schools. The text is organized into several topics: (1) historical and theoretical bases for character education; (2) a description of a comprehensive character education…

In an effort to help prevent crime, teachers can engender in students respect for civic virtue, moral responsibility, and voluntary support of law. Community-focused youth participation projects can increase attachments to the neighborhood and community and thereby help prevent delinquency. (CT)

Using the example of a Navajo student teacher late for the first day of mentoring, steps are presented that enable parties with divergent perspectives to prevent or resolve conflicts by gaining second-person perspective, establishing a calm reflective ambiance, and seeking points of convergence. Presents 10 elements for reaching higher ground in…

School systems are advised to take a lesson from corporations who have created a code of ethical conduct for their employees and have implemented ethics training programs. Outlines steps to create a code of ethical conduct and cites five examples of corporations' ethical codes on the topic of nepotism. (MLF)

This teaching guide is for instructors who wish to include a discussion of ethical dilemmas in their regular business seminars and workshops. It discusses why it is essential to teach ethics and how to do so. It reviews the format of specially annotated ethics cases that are designed to help teach business ethics and shows how to use them. These…

This paper recommends that the high school journalism curriculum assume a prominent position in the teaching of ethics in the public academy. The paper proposes to lay the foundation for strategies that will foster student journalists' skill and enthusiasm in covering controversial issues, while requiring them to justify their…

Through a feminist perspective of caring, this article examines the differences between masculine and feminine views on good and evil. Argues that analysis and articulation of the feminine view may contribute significantly to an understanding of moral issues and a reformulation of educational practices. (Author/DH)

Discusses the dilemma of how to respond to student papers advancing morally repugnant positions. Advocates conceptualizing writing as an ethical act and connecting ethics and revision. Describes briefly how three such student papers were handled. (SR)

Describes how to create a context for Cosmic Education, which develops an awareness of the interrelationships between the elements of the cosmos and the individual's place in that continuum, in the early childhood Montessori classroom. Discusses the importance of meeting the child's developmental needs, and preparing the adult teacher spiritually,…

By understanding what hate-motivated behavior is and how best to respond to it, schools can become a powerful force in bringing such incidents to an end. This booklet provides an understanding of the nature of hate crime, the extent of the problem, and a review of the seven elements of effective school-based hate prevention programs. References to…

This trainer's manual describes a college level mini-course on moral education. As a result of the course experience, participants will gain an appreciation of the importance of moral education, learn to lead moral discussions, and incorporate relevant moral issues into the elementary and secondary curriculum. There are three parts to the…