Responds to Robert Kunzman's article about the functional relationship between morality and religious faith. Argues that Kunzman's position undermines religious freedom by not recognizing the diversity among religious belief systems and imposes the beliefs of the religious on those who do not hold religious commitments. (CAJ)

Offers three rebuttals to Nucci. Believes that relationships between God and the good is more complex than Nucci claims. Contends that religious students do not rely entirely on religious dictates in their ethical thinking. Argues that civic respect in a pluralist democracy requires thoughtful engagement with a diversity of ethical thought. (CAJ)

Moral development is viewed as a matter of progression in the cognitive reasoning and rationale underlying choices and judgments. Traditionally, retrospective reports of rationales have been used to measure moral development levels, resulting in unreliable information. Information Integration Theory attempts to assess individual differences in…

Students' understanding of lawyers and the legal system may be increased through the five law-related ethical issues presented in this document. Legal ethics is defined as: (1) the minimum standard of professional conduct in daily legal situations; and (2) a lawyer's broader responsibility to society. The ethical issues are presented in three…

The Analysis of Public Issues Approach to ethics education assumes that controversy is inevitable within a society committed to human worth and made up of diverse groups. This cognitive approach is based on the Oliver and Shaver book, "Teaching Public Issues in the High School." Controversy ensures that societal problems are brought to…

The case study approach is suggested as one method by which the neglected social and interpersonal aspects of sex might be handled effectively in the classroom. Resources are suggested and three sample case studies with discussion questions provided. (Author/SJL)

In Holland moral education is defined as a process of actively exploring vital questions in which awareness and development of values giving direction to moral behavior are stressed. Moral education projects in Holland are described, teacher education in Dutch moral education is discussed, and Dutch and U.S. moral education are compared.…

A secondary school residential project, which began by suffering such a blow to group unity that recovery seemed impossible, ended by successfully facilitating the moral growth of its members. Social interaction in groups, allowing role-taking and the resolution of conflicts, was the technique responsible for this success. (Author/RM)

Different theories of moral development are explored, along with the role this development plays in the selection of teaching materials and activities for the English class. (HTH)

Discusses the importance of teaching scientific ethics and the use of the case method in which ethical issues are raised in the context of realistic situations. Describes the use of this method with a high school audience. Concludes that the case method is an effective technique for discussing scientific ethics with high school students. (JRH)

Contends that watching and responding to plays can enhance the moral consciousness of students. Outlines a framework for using plays in moral education, discussing pre- and post-performance strategies. Demonstrates the value of Canadian drama for cultivating moral consciousness and explores two Canadian plays in detail. (CMK)

Analyzes the confusion in the language of political economy in Great Britain that generates and sustains moral infantilism in the civil polity. Critiques the limits of recent approaches to moral education. Sketches the relationship between the use of interpretative understanding and Jungian insights in support of poetry in moral engagement.…

There is a widely felt need to do something in education about the moral wasteland of contemporary American society. It is appropriate for English teachers to posit some usable dimensions of moral education. Seven cornerstone principles appear to be universally involved both in the lives of literary characters and in the kind of heart-deep…

This booklet focuses on the following aspects of moral education: (1) teaching students how to live intelligently and responsibly; (2) holding high expectations of students; (3) organizing schools so that students increasingly practice living with an awareness of moral values; (4) energizing and encouraging students; and (5) providing good role…