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Bhat, Mohammad Sayid – Online Submission, 2016
Swami Vivekananda, the great Indian legend who is known as mystic, philosopher, educationist and Yogic saint. He is recognised for his contribution in spreading the philosophy of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. He has made India proud when he gave his speech in 'Parliament of Religion' in Chicago USA in 1893. He has a firm belief that the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Philosophy, Religion, Role of Education
Covaleskie, John F. – Philosophical Studies in Education, 2006
In this article, John F. Covaleskie considers a threefold question: (1) what is the nature of the sort of liberty that enables one to live as a free person, but also bound by the requirements of democratic citizenship; (2) what is the nature of the virtues that make this sort of person possible; and (3) what is the nature of the educational…
Descriptors: Freedom, Discipline, Democratic Values, Values Education
Hussain, Khuram – Journal of Moral Education, 2007
This paper offers a theoretical comparison of the concept of the individual presumed in modern Islamic educational theory and western moral educational theory, revealing a distinct Islamic point of view on the western educational premise that a moral universe is derived dialectically between individual and society. From an Islamic perspective,…
Descriptors: Ethical Instruction, Muslims, Moral Development, Educational Theories
Montessori, Mario M. Jr. – 1976
This book presents the philosphical, psychological, and educational ideas of Maria Montessori. Chapters deal with: (1) the contribution of Montessori's ideas to philosophy, education, science, and child development; (2) the relationship of the Montessori materials to a child's intellectual, emotional and social development; (3) Montessori's view…
Descriptors: Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Washington, DC. – 1962
This book is the 1962 Yearbook of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), conceived as a bridge between the learned disciplines of the social sciences on the one hand and the applied field of public school endeavor on the other. The Yearbook Committee was charged with the task of examining current theory about the…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Books, Educational Philosophy, Individual Development

Gaudiano, Michael G. – Physical Educator, 1980
Qualities of human character developed through outdoor education programs include self-image, self-esteem, and personal enhancement. The primary goal of adventure education programs is to develop communication and human relations skills through the experiences of stress, group living, a new environment, and independence. (JN)
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Outdoor Education

Rich, John Martin – Journal of Thought, 1976
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Ethics, Humanistic Education, Measurement Techniques

Dobert, Ranier – Zeitschrift fur Padagogik, 1987
Offers a critical analysis of Kohlberg's moral development theory. Claims that the theory misses a level of operative structures and needs to have its stage descriptions revised. Concludes by considering instructional implications. (Author/JDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction

Carlin, David R., Jr. – Educational Theory, 1981
Instead of confirming John Dewey's ideas, Lawrence Kohlberg's writings on moral-cognitive development conflict with some of Dewey's principal concepts about moral development. Dewey's views of psychological growth, or development, and attainment of the good are contrasted with Kohlberg's findings. (PP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Developmental Psychology, Developmental Stages, Educational Philosophy
Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1926
The subject of objectives in character education was discussed in a report of progress to the National Education Association, July, 1924. While this topic is not treated separately in this report, the general point of view of the 1924 report is maintained in Chapter 1, The Processes of Character Education, and is restated briefly and discussed at…
Descriptors: Educational History, Values Education, Ethical Instruction, Moral Values

Beller, Edward – Journal of Educational Thought, 1986
Discusses the weaknesses inherent in Sidney Simon's values clarification method and Lawrence Kohlberg's cognitive moral development method, suggesting that single class, isolated instruction overlooks the affective, unconscious elements of character formation. Recommends an alternative holistic approach based on John Locke's concept of all…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Needs, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education

Siegel, Harvey – Educational Theory, 1981
Lawrence Kohlberg's empirical research does not, in itself, justify the claim that his higher stages of moral development are more adequately moral than lower stages; consequently, using Kohlbergian interventions to promote student development through these stages is unjustified. Empirical research, while necessary for planning and executing…
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Educational Philosophy, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
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
Cuffaro, Harriet K. – 1995
Highlighting the importance of teaching practice grounded in a consciously held, critically examined philosophical framework, this book examines the contribution of John Dewey's philosophy to the early childhood teacher's theoretical base for practical direction and decision making. A detailed account of how Dewey's educational philosophy may be…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Childhood Needs, Curriculum Development, Democratic Values