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Pamental, George L. – Moral Education Forum, 1991
Discusses the need for business ethics courses in undergraduate and graduate business degree programs. Describes reasons for and objections to such programs. Explains that business ethics instruction requires varied case studies, adequate teaching materials, cooperation between philosophers and business faculty, and instructors who are forthcoming…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Philosophy, Ethical Instruction
Chan, T. C. – School Business Affairs, 1988
Aesthetics in school facilities is related to student learning. Directly, the student experiences the order that is there; indirectly, the aesthetic features of a school building stand for the image of love for children and care for their education. Studies have found enhancement of student achievement in quality school buildings. (MLF)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Aesthetic Values, Architectural Character, Educational Environment

Willower, Donald J. – Journal of Educational Administration, 1985
Criteria are set forth for a philosophy that could contribute to advancement in educational administration. Three broad areas are covered: (1) the ideas and methods of educational administration; (2) communication and verification in the field; and (3) values and the normative side of education. (TE)
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Educational Administration, Educational Philosophy, Educational Principles

Kowch, Eugene; Walker, Keith – Canadian Journal of Educational Communication, 1996
Demonstrates the Toulmin model as a problem-solving approach for administrators considering connecting their schools to the Internet. Using moral reasoning, a proposal to connect the school to the Internet is explored. The Internet in schools today, value judgments and principles, qualifications to the proposition, and media literacy are…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethics
Friend, Gary Gene – 1991
This report provides a summarization of a study designed to determine if there is a significant relationship between formal religious education and the moral judgment development of college students, and after controlling for formal religious education, to see if there was also a significant relationship between the educational environment or…
Descriptors: College Students, Comparative Analysis, Data Analysis, Educational Environment

Anderson, Tom – Studies in Art Education, 1993
Proposes a definition of art criticism and claims that art criticism can never be a neutral activity. Examines reasons and provides examples of value orientations. Suggests a method for criticizing art in an educational context. (CFR)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Appreciation, Art Criticism, Art Education
Holifield, Mitchell – 1990
Caught in the midst of flux and the ensuing pressures and conflicts, an administrator needs a well-developed ethical code governing his or her exercise of power and authority. Ethical concern in this study centers around self-prioritizing values inherent in personal ego and service to the common good; those chosen principles and their…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Role, Codes of Ethics

Dror, Yuval – Journal of Moral Education, 1993
Asserts that the field of moral and values education lacks a comprehensive theory. Focuses on two neglected, but essential, dimensions: (1) community, or widening circles of belonging and group identification; and (2) activity, including formal and informal education in the school as well as youth organizations and nonschool activities. (CFR)
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Influence, Community Involvement, Curriculum Design
Traviss, Mary Peter – 1985
The booklet discusses the concept of moral education as both a complex and composite phenomenon and as an important aspect of the student's education in Catholic schools. The aim of the discussion reveals a universal expectation that the Catholic school will be and must be an instrument of moral education. Relying mostly upon Kohlberg's work in…
Descriptors: Catholic Schools, Catholics, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction

Belanger, William A. – Journal of Moral Education, 1993
Describes the imparting of values as a multidimensional model with three dimensions: (1) mode; (2) intent; and (3) preparation. Emphasizes that this model focuses on the teacher. Provides suggestions and classroom behavior examples to illustrate the model and its implementation. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction

Vokey, Daniel – Journal of Moral Education, 1990
Begins constructing a conceptual framework for moral education programs by providing an account of the objectivity of moral judgment. Argues that moral education must help students choose values to inform moral judgments; recognize and contend with moral conflict; and develop critical reflection skills for examining the assumptions that inform…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Decision Making
Young, Robert B. – 1997
This book is a call to those within higher education to remain clear and consistent about the core values--service, truth, freedom, equality, individuation, justice, and community--that play a critical role in American society. It provides suggestions to help administrators and faculty to incorporate these values into their own practice and…
Descriptors: Altruism, Beliefs, Codes of Ethics, Culture Conflict

Barnard, Mary Ann – OAH Magazine of History, 1991
Presents a year long plan for teaching about Columbus's voyages and their impact on the Americas. Discusses themes of bias in history, how language can be used to create a certain image, and concepts of heroism, respect, and power. Includes instructions for schoolwide, social studies and history projects with interdepartmental coordination. (DK)
Descriptors: Bias, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Influences, Curriculum Development
Butler, Lawrence M. – Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, 1991
This paper summarizes the specialized requirements for management information of boards of trustees of theological seminaries. The well-designed information system is seen to take advantage of member skills, board structure, agenda setting, and both formal and informal information flows. Inadequacies of poorly-designed systems include: (1)…
Descriptors: Accountability, Church Related Colleges, College Planning, Decision Making
Bailey, Wilford S. – Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, 1991
This paper reviews the history of abuse and reform in intercollegiate athletics and the role of governing board members in encouraging reform. It reviews a 1929 report from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the 1991 report of the Knight Foundation Commission, which both note the systemic nature of abuses in college…
Descriptors: Accountability, Accrediting Agencies, Administrators, Athletes