Whereas most latter-day Aristotelian approaches to moral education highlight the early habituation phase of moral development, they rarely have much to say, beyond truisms from the "Nicomachean ethics," about the ultimate Aristotelian goal of cultivating fully fledged "phronesis." The aim of this article is to repair the dearth…

Discusses Carol Gilligan's perspectives on the differences in male and female development, as stated in her 1982 book "In a Different Voice," in terms of implications for student services professionals. Presents several examples and related questions. (JAC)

Describes, explains, and illustrates developmental intervention model (Just Community approach) for infusing college life experiences with opportunities for examining ethical and moral issues with intention of developing students' ethical reasoning and their ability to translate such reasoning into ethical action. (Author/CM)

Claims that the motivation to act on moral judgments is dependent, in part, on one's conception of the good life. Argues that the interest in acting morally may be particularly salient in adolescence and ethical behavior and may be established at that time. Suggests focusing on moral action in educational programs. (KO)

Critiques Green's essay, "The Formation of Conscience in an Age of Technology." Asserts that the search for educational excellence is rooted in the social and practical interests of a public and should prepare individuals for multiple Competencies. (SA)

Explores characteristics of conscience in a technological society, describing conscience in the context of (1) craft; (2) membership; (3) sacrifice; (4)memory; and (5) imagination. Draws upon ancient and contemporary roots to build the discussion. Concludes with a challenge to society's institutions to provide "rootedness" and "vision" for balance…

In this article, I develop the idea that the starting point of moral education is formed by the affective commitments individuals make in the course of growing up. The task of education is to enable children to critically consider and revise these commitments, as part of the development of a reflective personal identity. Ethical concepts like…

Notes that counseling psychology has traditionally neglected research and practice with children. Focuses on ethical and practical issues in conducting research with child participants. Highlights areas of informed consent and assent, minimization of risk, and use of deception. Gives special attention to areas where research with children differs…

This monograph contains the proceedings of the Flagship Conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), which was designed to discuss the future of counselor education and to share images of how the counseling profession can be promoted and enhanced. The 16 papers are loosely divided into categories. The first two…

Increased university efforts to help faculty members transfer the results of their research from the laboratory to the marketplace are posing ethical dilemmas for both institutions and scholars. Stanford's Office of Technology Licensing is cited, as are biotechnology developments, and secrecy and competitiveness issues. (LB)

A measure of moral reasoning based on a care ethic was developed. Moral thought that is based on care may more accurately reflect female development than the traditional justice-based morality. The relationship between the measure and women's ego identity was investigated. It is concluded that women's development of moral reasoning and concept of…

Describes a model for school psychologists' private practice appropriate to their unique training and consistent with the professional functions outlined by the American Psychological Association (APA). Examines six functions within the parameter of private practice. Notes potential ethical conflicts. (Author/RC)

Introduces a three-dimensional framework for examining moral development interventions consisting of the target of intervention, type of intervention, and intervention approach. Provides examples of specific strategies for each category included in the framework. (Author/KS)

Provides brief overview of models of ethics training and addresses specific strategies for preventing counselor-client sexual contact (knowledge, activities promoting self-awareness, provision of climate that enhances moral development). Discusses responsibilities of training programs, including provision of clear statements of rights and…

This a report from the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Panel on Moral Education. Topics discussed include the following: (1) why moral education now; (2) morality and religion; (3) what is moral education; (4) moral education in the social context; (5) characteristics of the morally mature person; (6) the teacher as a…