Some teaching techniques were provided for teachers so that they might better instruct their students to deal with the problems of technology and values in our society. (RK)

In-depth investigations of individuals or groups, for instance, Harry Truman, Martin Luther King, Jr., or American Indians, provide stimulating teaching material to help youngsters move to higher levels of moral reasoning. (JH)

Author attempted to spell out the consequences of certain directions in contemporary ethical theory for the teaching of values--moral or otherwise--and to indicate a course of pedagogical action consistent with these consequences. (Author/RK)

Presents a clarification of morality, ethics, and moral development, as well as a definition of justice. Also examines a theological perspective of moral development and the implications of this perspective for the education of young students. Includes examples of classroom situations where the concept of "justice-plus" can be developed as a moral…

Montessori believed that preschool children were capable of practicing an elementary form of democracy, could direct their own learning, and discipline themselves. How preschool teachers can adapt Montessori ideas to regular classroom instruction is discussed. (RM)

Considers American programs, curriculum materials and teacher guides which might be of interest to British readers in teaching moral education. (Author/RK)

This section, Of Special Interest," deals with the ethical dimension in education for business. (JS)

This article examines some of the common criticisms of behavioral objectives and attempts to offer possible clarification regarding the nature and value of such objectives." (Authors/AK)

Demonstrates the relevance of values probing strategies for helping high school and college students understand values issues. In this approach, students react to a conflict issue from their own perspectives and justify their reactions, clarify and evaluate their arguments and alternative viewpoints, discover the values that give rise to the…

Research on the effects of education on adolescents' contraceptive behaviors is summarized and 27 teaching strategies, each related to a particular contraceptive problem adolescents encounter, are outlined. (JMF)

Outlines six approaches used in a university history course which address the problems of teaching the Hitler period. The assumption underlying all the approaches is that Americans are not entirely different from Germans and that they may be faced with similar moral choices. The approaches avoid the didactic moralism often taught about this era.…

Outlines activities for teaching social justice concepts in a Catholic school context. (SJL)

The fostering and nurturing of caring values and attitudes among our youth should be one of the primary objectives of the schools. (Author/IRT)

Discussed are approaches for incorporating the study of values into secondary level social studies classrooms. Case studies and teaching strategies relating to ethical considerations are presented. (Author/DB)