Two studies investigated the hypothesis that there is a positive relationship between self-concept and moral judgment in young children. Subjects were four- to eleven-year-old children. (CM)

In this review, little support is found for Piaget's claim that with increasing peer group interaction adult authority becomes less legitimate to the child. It is suggested that the adult exerts increasing influence with age on children's moral judgment and, therefore, emphasis on peer-centered moral education may be misdirected. (Author/SJL)

After giving a brief description of Kohlberg's theoretical position and his recommendations regarding the promotion of higher level judgments in the schools, the article details the difficulties with the implementation of Kohlberg's moral decision curriculum and notes that the unfeasibility is borne out by empirical findings. (SB)

The counselor must be aware of the stated internalization of values in relation to demonstrable value-related behavior during the group process. Views the congruence between values publicly affirmed and actual behavior as vital. The model provides a framework for aiding clients in exploration, confrontation, and clarification. (Author)

Addresses whether value change over the life course is a result of period shifts or individual maturation and differences in values among age strata are a function of cohort experience or individual maturation. Shows that on only one of the four dependent measures was aging directly implicated. (Author)

A society can educate all its members to be more creative than Aristotle's "ideal choosing agent" if it can encourage them to conform to certain standards while at the same time educating them to express individual proclivities. (JD)

Suggests ways teachers can use literature with moral themes and reviews the findings of research dealing with moral judgment and development. (DD)

Both cognitive and affective goals may be achieved through choice of instructional strategies in any particular subject area. Appropriate instructional strategies include socratic peer discussion of dilemmas, values clarification techniques, role playing, simulation and games, creative dramatics, and various classroom investigation techniques (the…

Investigates the hypothesis that those individuals who have not reached their full potential in moral reasoning given the limits set by their stage of Piagetian development would advance significantly more than those who have reached their potential in response to a moral education program. (Author/SS)

Support claims that the "Defining Issues Test" of cognitive-moral development cannot be faked higher. Finds that instruction about cognitive-moral development affected the scores of the teacher trainees who were tested. (RL)

The article explores the dilemma of educating gifted students in both leadership and moral excellence. Citing a number of sources on the subject, the author focuses on the parallel between B. Bloom's Taxonomy and L. Kohlberg's cognitive moral development model. (PHR)

There is a need in the schools for teachers to educate morally. Schools of education have the means at hand to prepare teachers to be professional moral educators. (Author/SJL)

Examines contributions made by both Piaget and Kohlberg to understanding the process and pattern of moral development. Kohlberg's theory is based on Piaget's study of cognitive development that provided an understanding of the development process and the factors that cause the development of moral reasoning. Some implications for teachers are…

Describes objectives and activities of a humane education program to teach kindergarten students to respect animals. Activities include daily manners practice, observation of nature, bringing animals to the classroom, field trips, and organizing a be kind to animals week. For journal availability, see SO 505 454. (Author/DB)

This paper speculates on conceptual problems that must be at least partially resolved before empirical or pedagogical studies on the impact of role-playing on children's moral education can be undertaken. (MM)