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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
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Gainer, M. L.; Ashkinazi, L. A. – Russian Education and Society, 1995
Reports on the reading interests of 450 Russian secondary school graduates enrolled in a mathematics and physics-oriented technical school in Moscow. Finds that students' interests changed during two periods in recent Russian history: (1) 1988-1990--the perestroika period; and (2) 1991-1992--the "market" period. (CFR)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Individual Development, Mathematics
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Ponomarchuk, V. A.; Tolstykh, A. V. – Russian Education and Society, 1995
Reports on a study of Russian parental attitudes regarding appropriate age of initial school attendance and decisions regarding secondary education. Finds that 80% of parents of young children support kindergarten education. Includes 14 tables of data from the study. (CFR)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Attendance Patterns, Child Development, Cognitive Development
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Shanahan, Michael J.; And Others – Sociology of Education, 1997
Presents a look at individual responsibility and decision making (here defined as planfulness) and how it is affected by external factors of social and economic turmoil. Utilizes data from a longitudinal study of privileged men born between 1904 and 1917 and their educational attainment in subsequent years. (MJP)
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Adolescent Development, Age Groups, Decision Making
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Fisher, M. I. – Russian Education and Society, 1995
Maintains that the Russian educational system is going through an era of uncertainty. Asserts that one source of this uncertainty is the multitude of interpretations regarding the content and structure of the national educational system. Provides recommendations to create a sociocultural educational environment that fosters individual development.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Administration, Educational Change, Educational Policy
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Sigel, Roberta S. – Perspectives on Political Science, 1995
Maintains that political socialization research was popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Contends that most psychologists today argue for a theory of development and education that focuses on the individual's construction of knowledge. Reviews research on learning and concept development. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civics, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Development, Democratic Values