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Elias, Maurice J.; Zins, Joseph E.; Weissberg, Roger P.; Frey, Karin S.; Greenberg, Mark T.; Haynes, Norris M.; Kessler, Rachael; Schwab-Stone, Mary E.; Shriver, Timothy P. – 1997
Educators today have a renewed perspective: when schools attend systematically to students' social and emotional skills, the academic achievement of children increases, the incidence of problem behaviors decreases, the quality of the relationships surrounding each child improves. The challenge of raising knowledgeable, responsible, and caring…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development

Taylor, John H.; Walker, Lawrence J. – Journal of Moral Education, 1997
Recommends the application of cognitive-developmental theory with young offenders. The theory claims that moral reasoning can be developed through discussion with others. Summarizes a study where 40 young offenders participated in moral-dilemma discussions with another subject that differed in level of moral reasoning and peer status. (MJP)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cognitive Development, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Ethical Instruction