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Peer reviewedSiegel, 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
