The main assumptions and categories of Kohlberg's theory are outlined. New empirical studies and critical reviews are discussed, and their implications assessed. The relevance of the theory to moral education is seen as self-evident. The conditions for the efficacy of moral education programs are discussed. (Editor/SJL)

Examines critical issues in values education. Outlines the bipolar distinctions between the developmental and transmission theories of values acquisition and describes an integrative model that incorporates both approaches. Offers suggestions for parents, counselors, schools, and society based upon a process-and-product analysis of a…

Analyzes ethical dilemmas in war-related literature as a vehicle for ethics instruction. Describes key books focusing on such issues as whether all is fair in war, racism, sexism, military training, intelligence operations, conflicting ethical systems, whether anything is worth killing for, and the situation of returned veterans. (30 citations)…

States that moral education has traditionally been characterized by interpretative and normative issues of moral philosophy. Critiques Lawrence Kohlberg's and Jurgen Habermas' theories of moral education. Questions whether moral education can be defined both in the differences and connections with moral philosophy. Examines Johann Herbart's…

Children's character or moral development, what the author refers to as ethical development, has been an important and controversial topic in schools for many years. Educators agree that it is vital to renew the emphasis on teaching for character development. Schools face an important challenge, doing their part in preparing children and youth to…

The Integrated Character Education model recognizes both the affective and cognitive factors involved in educating the whole child and ultimately the responsible adult. The basic question is how to transmit the values of a common heritage from one generation to the next, while supporting the personal development of youth. The goals of Integrated…

This document explores the way in which courage, as a central virtue, and friendship, as a valued human state, have a significant place within the view of the education of character. Education of character is determined to bridge the gap between moral judgment and moral action. This paper has five sections. First, the need for character education…

Relevant positions by social scientists, psychologists, educators, philosophers, and other professionals regarding moral education are cited. Related topics (e.g., values, ethics, and altruism) are examined, while philosophical underpinnings of morality plus theories on moral development are mentioned. The author concludes that morality can only…

Consider the following important questions: Should values be transmitted or developed? As children grow up, what, if anything, should change in values acquisition? How important are locus of control issues in moral development? and Why might process versus product elements be crucial in the development of values? One key element missing in the…

Gewirth's theory, an ethical system that is a variant of ethical humanism, critiques other recent philosophies of law and also gives a complex and detailed brief for an individualist, humanist, ethical position. Gewirth presents a logical linkage between the system and legal decision making relevant to law students. (MSE)

Considers Locke's philosophy of education within the philosophical and religious contexts of seventeenth-century Europe. Rejecting the view that man is innately corrupt, Locke argued that man's nature is malleable, and the purpose of education is to train children through rewards and punishment. Moral education is a process of habituation. (AM)

An outline of Kohlberg's formulation of moral development is presented. The development of empathy is considered central to moral development since it is the basis for the motivation to help others. A value-centered curriculum is suggested, but it is argued that moral development is not merely a matter of education. (JN)

Values clarification is widely used in drug education programs. Criticisms are offered on the role of content in valuing, the position of ethical relativism, the danger of indoctrination, and the social pressure to conform. (Author)

To assist counselors who face difficult situations, the helping professions have generated both ethical codes and decision-making models. Because the process of decision making seems to be related to cognitive-moral development, this article details ethical codes and decision models and speculates on how counselor level of development may…

This research work investigates the problem of "Leadership, and the Ethical Dimension: A Comparative Curricula Approach." The research problem is investigated from the academic areas of (1) philosophy; (2) comparative curricula; (3) subject matter areas of English literature and intellectual history; (4) religion; and (5) psychology. Different…