Identifies five references helpful to educators wishing to incorporate moral and ethical values, particularly those involved with patriotism and citizenship, into the educational setting. Titles include "Kids and Citizenship: A National Survey"; "Character/Citizenship Education: A Pilot Study"; and "Basic Citizenship…

Examines the model for ethical-religious instruction introduced in Brandenburg (Germany) from a constitutional and structural-pedagogical viewpoint. Points to problems with both the proposed "uniform" and "plural" models: the first infringes on minorities' interests and the second presupposes a high degree of cooperation…

Vietnam has experienced the influences of different social standards and values of Confucianism, Communism and several major religions, such as Buddhism and Catholicism, and has also undergone tremendous social change in recent decades. Consequently, moral education in present-day Vietnam takes various forms and definitions. Nowadays, moral…

People need to learn what choosing and acting morally involves and how to do it. Educational programs, well conceived, pedagogically sound, and morally carried on, are basic to attaining personal and social well-being. (Author)

This is a study of the way in which moral education was added to the Bavarian curriculum in 1972. Attention is drawn to certain inconsistencies, and it is suggested that these reflect the ambiguous position of the school in a parliamentary democracy whose commitment to pluralism remains partial. (Editor/RK)

Stating that educational campaigns are mandatory, prudent behavior required, and limited screening and quarantine recommended, Evans addresses two questions: (1) Will a religiously based sexual ethic help prevent AIDS? and (2) How should we respond to the person with AIDS? Concludes that religious education must replace fear of AIDS with…

The issue of the teachability of virtue is misrepresented by our traditional understanding of Plato's and Socrates' inquiry. Virtue not only can be taught, it must be taught. (MSE)

The goals of applied ethics courses are examined in relation to the stimuli for initiating such courses, the settings in which they are offered, and the nature of moral agency and development. A typology of possible goals is offered, and current testing methods are discussed. (Author/MLW)

Considers the importance of ethical understanding, moral values, and cultural literacy in various aspects of life. Argues that community college leaders have a responsibility to enlighten students and the community with respect to morality, values, and culture. (DMM)

Designed for non-Muslim pupils, moral education is being phased into the state-approved curriculum in Malaysia. The objective is the development of a morally mature person who will be able to make independent judgments in a moral conflict situation. The moral education program development is described. (Author/RM)

Intended for use by individuals, groups of administrators, boards of trustees, parent groups, community service directors, and teachers, the articles presented in this volume are organized around four topics: values, faith, pluralism, and service. The articles include: "Maintaining the Moral Climate of the School" (G. Stern); "Schools as Families"…

Basic values of moral education in Finnish schools come from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Moral tenets are taught in religion and civics. The textbooks deal with moral questions mainly on the individual level and provide limited opportunities for practice necessary for the internalization of values. (Author/SJL)

Discusses the moral education at Reitaku High School (Chiba-ken, Japan) which emphasizes the constant improvement of each person's character. Outlines the five basic goals of the school, describing the three major methods used to achieve them: group instruction, moral education through the influence of character, and moral education in the…

Discusses how Montessori's Cosmic Education framework addresses issues of unity and diversity in a multicultural world view. Considers five key points of this approach that meet challenges of a multicultural world: the unity of all beings, the role of evolution in life, interdependence in nature, physical and spiritual needs of humans, and the…