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Duska, Ronald; Whelan, Mariellen – 1975
This book discusses the moral development theories of Piaget and Kohlberg and presents practical applications of these theories for teachers and parents. The author's purpose in writing the book is to present an exposition of the work of these men to the general reading public. Chapter titles are Introduction to Developmental Theories, presenting…
Descriptors: Child Development, Egocentrism, Individual Development, Interpersonal Relationship
Rich, John Martin; DeVitis, Joseph L. – 1994
The introductory chapter clarifies key terms and lays the background for different theories of moral development. Chapter 2 surveys competing models from various schools of thought on the initial origins of morality in childhood. The works discussed include those of Freud, Jung and Piaget. Chapter 3 includes: Erik H. Erikson's sociocultural…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages, Developmental Tasks
Heath, Douglas H. – 1994
"Schools of Hope" seeks to resurrect the historic, liberally educating vision of arete, or all-around human excellence, as the only proper and realistic goal for preparing today's students for their future. It is based on the assertion that only students who can think creatively will grow, mature mentally, and adapt. From this perspective, schools…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking, Educational Change, Educational Philosophy
Lickona, Thomas – 1991
Drawing from research, this book examines the current state of moral education, and asks how schools can foster the moral development of children. Following a preface, the book is divided into three parts. The first part is entitled "Educating for Values and Character" and contains four chapters: (1) The Case for Values Education; (2)…
Descriptors: Altruism, Classroom Techniques, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Cooperative Learning
Damon, William, Ed. – 2002
The nine essays in this book present perspectives on what is needed in character education from kindergarten to college. Two main themes run through the volume. The first is a consensus among the authors that fundamental moral standards must be passed along to the young and that educators at all levels bear the obligation to transmit these core…
Descriptors: Codes of Ethics, Consciousness Raising, Democratic Values, Educational Principles
Weston, Denise Chapman; Weston, Mark S. – 1996
Noting that we are raising our children in a morally ambiguous world and we have to do more than just discipline them and hope for the best, this book is a manual for raising children who are emotionally and intellectually capable and confident, by means of play activities that imbue a sense of right and wrong. Each chapter of the manual begins…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Children, Codes of Ethics, Consciousness Raising
Davidson, Florence H.; Davidson, Miriam M. – 1994
Long-term studies were undertaken to attempt to link children's prejudices with their stages of moral development. If a relation could be shown between a low moral stage and prejudice, it might be possible to devise educational strategies to raise children's moral stages and strengthen their moral development and consciences. A broad…
Descriptors: Bias, Case Studies, Causal Models, Childhood Attitudes
Moral Education in America: Schools and the Shaping of Character from Colonial Times to the Present.
McClellan, B. Edward – 1999
This work explores the grand themes and practices in the history of moral education from the earliest days of Colonial America. Chapter 1, "Moral Education in Early America," traces the nature and scope of moral education practiced by early European settlers. Chapter 2, "The Nineteenth-Century Revolution in Moral Education,"…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Cognitive Development, Colonial History (United States), Curriculum Design