While business students are not convinced that graduate school can teach ethical behavior, many are dissatisfied with the little attention it now receives and want more structured treatment of it. Others think the interest is a fad. Business schools have responded in a variety of ways. (MSE)

David Carr (2002) has argued against the use of developmental theories as a basis for curriculum development in moral education. Although we find common ground with some aspects of Carr's arguments, we disagree with several of his criticisms of the cognitive-developmental approach to moral education. He confuses romantic ideology (as espoused by…

The contribution of various educators, including William Holmes McGuffey, in developing a character education-based curriculum in the United States is discussed. The role of teachers in moral education of students too is described.

Reports the data from a survey of journalism programs that teach media ethics, and indicates that little agreement exists on the structure, focus, and place of such courses in the journalism curriculum. (RL)

The historical and contemporary background to the Union of Free-Thinkers' attempts to gain acceptance for a new syllabus in moral education in the Finnish schools is described. An outline is given of their linguistic approach to moral education and their attempts to promote a positive identity among nonbelievers. (Author/AM)

Criticizes Piaget's theory of moral development. The author argues that Piaget's equilibrium concept does not adequately account for moral development. Because no evidence supports the theoretical sequence of moral developmental stages, he concludes that Piaget's theory is not a useful foundation for the design of moral education curriculum. (AM)

Addressing the problem that educators have in compiling a legitimate list of values to teach, the author examines the Bible as a source of value legitimacy and details the values expressed in the Hebrew and Christian covenants, the Ten Commandments, and the six beatitudes. (SJL)

Basic ethical issues need to be clarified with regard to drug education curriculum development. Personal autonomy and human dignity should be the preeminent values adhered to when drug education curricula are planned and presented. (Author)

A reasoned response to questions about teaching moral education in the schools. (Author/MLF)

Purpose: The "Other Voices" project provides the principles and tested pedagogies to answer the question "How do we teach to and about those who differ radically from each other religiously in the classroom?" Methodology: Eight institutions of higher education in upper New York State pooled their resources for eighteen months…

Explains that the need for a regular program of moral education in Danish schools was first recognized in the 1970s. Discusses the doubts and problems which arose when practical implementations and student attitudes were considered. Examines what is, and what is not, possible in the introduction of moral education. (Author/GEA)

The development of a curriculum for moral education in Great Britain is discussed, from agreement on objectives, through research and development (aided by publications) to teacher education. The role of parents and the public in supporting the school programs is viewed as an absolute necessity. (JB)

Presents reasons for revitalizing the teaching of religion, specific course recommendations, and book selections which will enable students to reach a broader understanding of religion. (RK)

After giving a brief description of Kohlberg's theoretical position and his recommendations regarding the promotion of higher level judgments in the schools, the article details the difficulties with the implementation of Kohlberg's moral decision curriculum and notes that the unfeasibility is borne out by empirical findings. (SB)

Discusses the attack on the sensibilities of adolescents by the relativized and fragmented effects of the information revolution. Argues for the importance, in light of such a social environment, for the teaching of ethics in high schools. (HB)