Unless conjoined with certain desires, reason cannot move an agent to act. The article shows the conditions under which reasons for deciding on an action become reasons for action, explains the necessity of desire for possessing reasons, and explains a schema to analyze certain character traits pertinent to moral education. (SB)

An examination of the ways moral education was taught in elementary public schools during the first three decades of the century suggests that moral education should be (1) indirect--not taught as a isolated subject; (2) comprehensive--include all aspects of school life; and (3) broadly conceived--moral education is multifaceted. (RM)

Moral education theory commonly attacks religion-based morality as authoritarian. It is proposed that moral education be divorced from religious education. Three significant Christian documents are used to demonstrate the subtle relationship between Christianity and ethics and how Christians can help young people get a balanced view of moral…

A teaching plan for a moral education program aimed at the children of nonbelievers, which the Union of Freethinkers would like implemented in the curriculum of Finnish schools, is outlined. (RM)

Contends that values clarification is an inadequate mode of moral education. Presents values clarificationists' explanations of the approach; analyzes the asssumptions and implications of the values clarification program; and demonstrates the limitations of the approach for developing virtuous character. (WL)

Describes a study investigating the comparative reliability of Form A and Form B of the Moral Judgment Interview when given in written version to high school students. Subjects were 49 juniors and seniors enrolled in a behavioral science class. Findings indicated that alternative forms of the interview are not highly correlated. (AM)

This paper argues for moral education as a crucial component of lifelong education. The approach to moral education developed by the Association for Values Education and Research (AVER) is outlined, and it is suggested that this program (or something like it) should be central to all programs of lifelong education. (Author/SJL)

Examines the philosophic adequacy of and empirical evidence concerning Kohlberg's claims regarding the attainment of postconventional moral reasoning. (Author/DB)

Reviewed are 11 recently published kits, texts, supplements, series and professional references for values education in the elementary grades. (SJL)

The teachings of the Victorian Sunday school reflected an evangelical subculture that had become comfortably adapted to the world around it. The social values of the middle and lower classes took their place beside traditional virtues of piety, charity, and honesty. (Author/KC)

Discussed are the moral dilemmas encountered daily by professionals and how the teaching of ethics may help resolve the conflicts individuals face with respect to whistleblowing. Included are consideration of responsibilities, role of ethics codes, and courses on professional ethics. (CS)

Professional literature dealing with values and moral education included in this bibliography contains generic principles and theories, or articulates significant issues and questions, or advocates and illustrates practices directly relevant to the counseling process. (Author)

Educators charged with energy conservation/awareness instruction should be aware of their responsibility to preserve the fundamental rights and integrity of their students. (MM)

The author offers an argument for organized inculcation of moral values into students. (IRT)