Author has examined and found wanting the Method Thesis, the Content Thesis and the Intention Thesis for accounting for indoctrination. (Editor/RK)

A study was made to follow up on questions about the conception of preconventional moral reasoning in Kohlberg's cognitive development theory. Based on earlier findings, the following hypotheses were formulated: (1) children will express genuine fairness and interpersonal concerns at the level of preconventional moral reasoning; (2) while…

The author stated the case for saying that there is no real distinction between moral education and indoctrination and a sketch of moral education was attempted in order to yield the distinction needed. (Editor/RK)

Author used Fowler's models of stages of faith growth as a useful point of departure for the purpose of spiritual education. (Author/RK)

Responses to Piagetian-type stories were gathered from seven Appalachian children ranging in age from 7-14 years. Their responses were examined in two ways: (1) individually, in order to see whether each child's sense of justice had evolved in accord with the age findings of Piaget; and (2) collectively, in order to determine similarities and…

Differences between Piaget's original studies of children's moral judgment and subsequent investigators' interpretations of those studies are discussed. (Author/JMB)

Students (N=114) enrolled in an introductory general education course at the University of Regina completed Lawrence Kohlberg's Moral Judgment Interview. Resultant scores found that 12 percent used pre-conventional reasoning; 68 percent used low level conventional moral reasoning; and 20 percent used at least some high level conventional and/or…

Following a description of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning, the author reviews media which can be useful for moral education in the classroom and in library centered activities. (Author)

Subjects who previously participated in a study of stage transition in moral judgment were reinterviewed after a period of 1 1/2 to 2 years. The hypothesis that the conflicts and contradictions evident on the first testing would be resolved through structural reorganization was confirmed. (Author/JMB)

This study provides an independent assessment of the reliability, validity, and design of the Defining Issues Test. (Author/SB)

Attempts to describe and critique some of the work of psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg, to project its future impact, and to relate it to the author's own career. Focuses on the theme of dialectic, interactive growth in the author's relationship with Kohlberg, and as the phenomena of study in his own research. Lists future research needs. (Author/NB)

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

Critiques Green's essay, "The Formation of Conscience in an Age of Technology." Asserts that the search for educational excellence is rooted in the social and practical interests of a public and should prepare individuals for multiple Competencies. (SA)

Used Gilligan's orientation to moral development to examine decision to end childbearing in 26 mothers. Subjects were interviewed shortly before and one year after tubal ligation. Results showed that subjects used one of five perspectives of moral thought which described the sense of care and responsibility to self and others in the context of…