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Moral Judgments of Chief Academic Officers at Institutions of Higher Education
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Weaver, Megan D. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Chief Academic Officers (CAO) are leaders in institutions of higher education and have wide decision-making scope. Previous research has clearly demonstrated the need for leaders to engage in ethical decision-making. Moral judgments are an aspect of ethical decision-making, so it is important for CAOs to make moral judgments. This study examined…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Deans, Ethics, College Administration
Moral Schemas and Tacit Judgement or How the Defining Issues Test Is Supported by Cognitive Science.
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Narvaez, Darcia; Bock, Tonia – Journal of Moral Education, 2002
Discusses three core moral judgement ideas: (1) modern schema theory, (2) automatic decision-making frequency, and (3) implicit processes as the default mode of human information processing. Compares the Defining Issues Test (measures the beginnings of moral judgement) and the Lawrence Kohlberg Moral Judgement Interview (measures the highest level…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Rethinking Moral Growth in College and Beyond.
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Rogers, Glen – Journal of Moral Education, 2002
Draws on evidence from Alverno College's (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) longitudinal research to make the case that the Defining Issues Test (DIT) is best characterized as measuring growth in moral reasoning rather than a broader construct of moral development. Challenges current DIT theory, but is consistent with prevailing interpretations of growth on…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Colleges, Decision Making, Higher Education
Bible Knowledge and Moral Judgment: Knowing Scripture and Using Ethical Reasoning
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Nelson, Daniel – Journal of Research on Christian Education, 2004
The relationship between moral judgment and religious knowledge was investigated, with an analysis of the impact of academic skill on both domains. Fifty-six Bible college seniors completed measures of moral judgment (Defining Issues Test), Bible knowledge (Standardized Bible Content Test), and academic skill (Academic Profile). Results indicate…
Descriptors: Biblical Literature, Decision Making, Moral Values, Ethics
Verbal Processing of the Defining Issues Test by Principled and Non-Principled Moral Reasoners.
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Lawrence, Jeanette A. – Journal of Moral Education, 1987
Reports a study which examined objective ratings of the moral issues expressed in the Defining Issues Test (DIT) items in relation to verbal reports of the reasoning with which those ratings were generated. Finds that differences in the educational level of the subjects were significant. A case is made for verbal assessment of information on…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Church Related Colleges, Cognitive Processes, Decision Making
Reflective Teachers' Ethical Decision-Making Processes.
Lampe, Judith R.; Walsh, Sharon K. – 1992
Many indicators point to a crisis of confidence and credibility in the role of the teacher as a professional and moral leader. In response, many educational researchers are recommending that reflective teachers examine the moral and ethical issues embedded in their everyday thinking and behavior. A study was conducted, therefore, to identify and…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Developmental Stages, Education Majors, Elementary School Teachers