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)

Makes two suggestions for presentation in the classroom and in textbooks of business communication regarding explanation in negative messages: (1) providing a reasonable explanation is the sender's moral obligation, and receiving such explanation is a natural right of the target; and (2) explanation should be presented on two levels: general and…

Ethics are often taught in higher education. but research shows that family environment and early childhood are most influential in developing ethical behavior. The importance of ethics to work and family life suggests that ethical training should not be limited to vocational/business courses and it should start early. (SK)

Survey examined ethics training of counselor educators and ensuing attitudes and actions in professional practice. Discovered that ethics pedagogy during training was related to later pedagogical strategies and to reactions to attraction with students. No single pedagogical strategy seemed to guarantee best teaching or ethical professional…