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Distributive Justice and Social Studies Education.

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Fraenkel, Jack R. – Social Education, 1991

Explores the meaning of distributive justice and considers the importance of teaching the concept in social studies classes. Delineates characteristics of reasonable arguments for treating people differently to bring about justice. Presents situations to generate classroom discussion of the concept of justice. (NL)

Descriptors: Democratic Values, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction, Human Dignity

A Note on Helga's Dilemma: The Dark Side of Kohlberg.

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Kirman, Joseph M. – Social Education, 1991

Argues that exposing children to some of Lawrence Kohlberg's moral dilemmas, such as Helga's dilemma, may be pedagogically unsound at the elementary-school level. States sample responses provided are inappropriate, rigid, and self-righteous. Provides 10 reasons why this dilemma and its designated responses are of questionable morality. Claims…

Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Decision Making Skills, Developmental Stages, Educational Theories