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Wiles, Jon W.; Bondi, Joseph W. – 1986
Over the past 20 years, the middle school has been a major innovative movement changing the face of intermediate education. While hard to define exactly, middle schools have different priorities and purposes than junior high schools. The former serve preadolescents (ages 10 to 14) through a balanced, comprehensive program. Middle school programs…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Innovation, Intermediate Grades
Leming, James S. – Moral Education Forum, 1995
Contends that the current interest in moral education mandates an effort by educators to discover the most effective programs and approaches. Includes a citation analysis of journal articles revealing recent trends in moral education. Calls for a cooperative effort between the research and school communities. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citation Analysis, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Design, Educational Change
Kurtines, William M.; Berman, Steven L. – Moral Education Forum, 1995
Briefly reports, defines, and classifies central questions and issues in moral education. Traces recent theoretical developments in moral philosophy and moral reasoning and relates these to education for democratic values. Concludes with a recommendation to apply these principles globally. (MJP)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Design, Democratic Values, Educational Change
Gibbs, John C. – Moral Education Forum, 1995
Critiques 20 years of moral education research, briefly commenting on major developments and theories. Discusses the link between cognitive distortion and antisocial behavior in adolescents. Includes a list of theoretical suggestions for future research. (MJP)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Theories, Cognitive Dissonance, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
McCall, John R. – 1986
This monograph offers leadership approaches for school principals. Discussion applies the business leadership theory of Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus to the role of the principal. Each of the booklet's three parts concludes with discussion questions. Part 1, "Visions and Values for the Provident Principal," demonstrates the importance of…
Descriptors: Administrative Change, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role