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…

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)

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, 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)

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…

Examines research and theory relative to the process of moral judgment development within the family environment. Analyzes the family's unique contribution to the development of moral judgment, the role of modeling by family members, and the ideal familial environment. Implications for moral education are addressed. (KO)

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)