Many recent publications on doctoral education issues are available, and it can be challenging to keep up with the literature that can inform the commitment to implementing best practices. In an effort to serve the needs of leaders of doctoral programs in Christian higher education institutions, this is an annotated bibliography of resources…

Presents pictures, excerpts from literary works, and newspaper articles that deal with courageous acts by individuals. Also provides a bibliography of resources for teaching about courage. (GC)

Book challenges have become more and more frequent in recent years. In particular, those books that address issues most relevant to preteens and teenagers seem to be the object of many challenges. Many of the hundreds of challenged works represent literary classics and high-quality writing for young audiences. Teachers, administrators and other…

This bibliography contains 24 books and 150 articles and ERIC document references dealing with various aspects of moral development. (BSR)

Briefly discusses the formation of the Japanese Association of Morality Psychology and lists the papers presented at its annual meetings since 1985. Presents a survey of publications on moral development and education in Japan, organized by theorists such as Kohlberg and Piaget and themes such as moral development theory. (GEA)

An annotated bibliography citing recent and recent-past research from 1983 to 1988 on the subject of ethics and higher education is presented. The publications listed in the bibliography were selected from the ERIC database in an attempt to describe some of the literature published during the past 5 years that may be of interest to educators and…

Examines the novels of Cynthia Voigt in terms of the recurring theme that the sacrifice of one's self or one's interest, usually for the supposed advantage of others, can in the long run do more harm than good. A bibliography of Voigt's novels is provided. (two references) (CLB)

Provides a bibliography of 41 books and reports on character development themes such as values education, civic responsibility, family and societal influences, ethical instruction, traditional American and religious values, and parental involvement. (MLH)

Drawn from communication journals, historical and news magazines, business and industrial magazines, political science and world affairs journals, general interest periodicals, and literary and political review magazines, the approximately 90 entries in this annotated bibliography discuss ghostwriting as practiced through the ages and reveal the…

This bibliography cites resource books on the philosophy, purpose and methods of values education. Sources for values education and clarification for children, adolescents and adults are included. Also cited are a workshop guide for the learning of valuing techniques by parents, and a series of curriculum guides designed for a drug abuse…

Some 25 titles of varying viewpoints, reading levels, and quality are discussed in an analysis of recent trends in books on religion written for the teenage market. (Author/LLS)

Examines contributions made by both Piaget and Kohlberg to understanding the process and pattern of moral development. Kohlberg's theory is based on Piaget's study of cognitive development that provided an understanding of the development process and the factors that cause the development of moral reasoning. Some implications for teachers are…

Traditional leadership preparation programs and licensure requirements give only token consideration to social justice concerns. This article examines the emerging social justice discourse in the educational administration field and discusses several challenges that must be considered as universities and others attempt to prepare school leaders…

This 72-item bibliography presents an overview of publications related to moral development. The listing includes books and articles related to individual moral character development and how schools are involved in the development process. (EH)

A member of the Caldecott Award committee reviews recommended children's books published in 1991. Annotations are provided for 13 historical novels for middle-graders and young adults and 47 picture books that focus on folklore and fairytales, human values, celebrations, and the environment. A bibliography is included. (EAM)