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)

Reviews current developments in religious education with the expectation of providing some clues toward present directions. (Author/RK)

Confronts the social-psychological problem of the relation between values and persons in everyday life. A model meeting the requirements for describing a clear conception of the individual in a social setting, with seven components, is described and used to illustrate what "having values" might mean. Outlines three brief applications. (Editor/RK)

Examines the appropriateness of Kohlberg's theory of moral development as a guide to educational practice. Suggests that the theory is open to a number of misinterpretations and misuses which must be borne in mind by those who wish to apply it in educational settings. (Author/RK)

The most striking result of this study is the general elevation of the Brazilian scores in relation to those obtained in other settings. This sort of result could be interpreted as a reflection of a relatively high level of authoritarianism in Brazil. (Author)

Investigates several hypothesized relationships between Kohlberg's three levels of moral judgment and personality processes measured by selected scales of the MMPI. (Author/RK)

A survey of the University of South Carolina's AmeriCorps project solicited the opinions of participating college students aged 19-22 and young adults aged 23-35. Their community service experience built self-esteem, developed leadership skills, and fostered compassion. (SK)

A conservative view of education and character formation holds that there are no "value-free" schools, but there are "good" and "bad" values intrinsically embedded in our institutions. Good character education is comprised of three elements: example, study, and practice. Schools serving a heterogeneous population are…

Argues that effective moral education must address roadblocks in moral thinking, not merely urging moral development forward. Examines Lawrence Kohlberg's moral stages as immoral judgement marked by bias and manipulation. Views the Defining Issues Test (DIT) as a useful glimpse into the nefarious, focused on ideological content and commitment.…