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McGrath, Robert E. – Journal of Character Education, 2018
Character education specialists seem to know it when they see it, but what it means to call something a character education program remains unclear. One possible source for this uncertainty is the manner in which character education has been defined. By identifying certain features as necessary, existing definitions fail to encompass the universe…
Descriptors: Values Education, Definitions, Program Evaluation, Models

Cogan, John J.; Paulson, Wayne – Social Studies, 1978
Reviews existing curriculum materials in the area of values clarification and illustrates a model for educators wishing to develop values clarification activities and materials for young children. (Author)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Individual Development, Learning Activities

Shugar, Carol E. – Childhood Education, 1988
Provides profiles of contemporary figures who can serve as appropriate role models (heroes and heroines) for today's young people. Profiled are Desmond Tutu, Neil Armstrong, Mother Teresa, Lech Walesa, Jesse Jackson, Jacques Cousteau, Sharon Christa McAuliffe, and Anatoly Shcharansky. (SKC)
Descriptors: Children, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Individual Development
Lipton, Laura; Starratt, Robert J. – 1989
Students' decisions are influenced by the moral climate of their school. Changing social, economical, and traditional family structures have contributed to an upheaval of moral foundations. As a result, schools are becoming a critical arena for students to develop into morally responsible adults. Consequently, the moral growth of teachers is an…
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction, Individual Development

Orlick, Terry – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1979
Interdependent learning promotes cooperation and mutual attraction among children. This concept is extended into the realm of play and games. Studies show the social impact of well-designed cooperative games programs. Recommends that elementary school counselors teach children to tune in to their bodies and to learn how to relax. (Author/BEF)
Descriptors: Children, Childrens Games, Class Activities, Educational Games

Krebs, Dennis L.; And Others – Journal of Moral Education, 1994
Reports on a study of 20 male and 20 female adults who responded to 2 forms of Kohlberg's tests. Concludes that the results are partially consistent with the possibility that Kohlberg's tests and scoring system are partially biased against females. (CFR)
Descriptors: Females, Foreign Countries, Individual Development, Males

Kavathatzopoulos, Iordanis – Journal of Moral Education, 1991
Discusses the relationship between Lawrence Kohlberg's cognitive-stage theory as a further development of Piaget's moral theory. Argues Kohlberg describes moral thought and not the formation of the independent moral function. Finds Kohlberg's major interest is in the characteristics of stages of individual moral reasoning and the principle of…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages, Ethics
Stone, Judith – Instructor, 1984
This article contains suggestions for dealing with sex related issues in the classroom. Teachers are offered advice on handling sex play, crushes, dating, and questions on the facts of life. Sex education policy in the schools is discussed. (DF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Individual Development, Moral Development, Moral Issues

Putman, Daniel – Journal of Moral Education, 1995
Contends that the concept of levels of moral maturity in psychology focuses on character formation in children's development. Asserts that virtue theory in ethics can be helpful in pointing out the ethical implications of current work with children. Argues for the usefulness of ancient ethical concepts. (CFR)
Descriptors: Child Development, Elementary Education, Ethical Instruction, Ethics

Vreeke, G. J. – Journal of Moral Education, 1991
Discusses Gilligan's explanation of the distinction between justice and care. Describes how she contrasts the two notions and explores the possibility of encompassing care within Piagetian developmental theory. Reviews Gilligan's position on justice and care as different forms of moral judgment. Examines different interpretations of universality…
Descriptors: Child Development, Developmental Stages, Ethics, Higher Education

Polan, Anthony J. – Journal of Moral Education, 1991
Discusses importance of symbolic value in teaching. States that students will value something if they perceive the institution values it through a serious commitment of time and resources. Supports the Personal, Social, and Moral Education (PSME) programs in English schools. Focuses on the concept of citizenship by teaching critical thinking. (NL)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Design, Developmental Continuity

Hogan, Robert – Social Studies, 1993
Asserts that moral or behavioral deviants are unlikely to change their attitudes or behavior through traditional moral development or values education programs. Reviews literature on rehabilitation efforts and presents a three-phase model of moral development that reflects developmental stages in a person's life. (CFR)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Problems, Criminals, Educational Philosophy
Thoma, Stephen J. – Moral Education Forum, 1994
Maintains that the Defining Issues Test (DIT) is now the most frequently used measure of moral judgment development. Reviews the history of DIT research. Asserts that the measurement system provided by the DIT would put the cognitive developmental approach in a better position to affect change in the moral development field. (CFR)
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction

Arnold, Paul – Journal of Moral Education, 1993
Discusses a previous study of the operational and sociomoral reasoning of 70 congenitally deaf children. Reports that, although the results indicated no differences between the hearing and nonhearing students on the development of sociomoral reasoning, the researchers still advocated intervention programs. (CFR)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Development, Behavior Problems, Congenital Impairments

Markoulis, Diomedes; Christoforou, Maria – Journal of Moral Education, 1993
Responds to criticism of research into the development of sociomoral reasoning of deaf children. Defends research methodology and asserts that the criticism does not accurately interpret their hypotheses. Concludes that their recommended intervention program also would be helpful with sensory unimpaired children. (CFR)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Development, Behavior Problems, Congenital Impairments
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