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Kamii, Constance – Phi Delta Kappan, 1984
Discussing Piaget's theory of developmental stages, the author presents the theory of autonomy. He feels that, if applied by educators as a fundamental reexamination of educational objectives, it could revolutionize education. (MD)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Moral Values
Lickona, Thomas – Phi Delta Kappan, 1988
Discusses three goals of character development for elementary school children: promoting (1) cooperative relationships and mutual respect; (2) moral agency; and (3) a moral community based on fairness, caring, and participation. Explores teaching strategies for building self-esteem and fostering cooperation, moral reflection, and participative…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction
Goldberg, Mark F. – Phi Delta Kappan, 2000
Gilligan's work at Harvard University has centered about the study of female thinking and moral decision making. She and her colleagues tried to repair the omission of girls' voices from the psychological literature. She is currently studying boys' narrowed self-expression and wants schools to amplify children's voices. (MLH)
Descriptors: Activism, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Feminism