Five articles which were selected from a Russian language book on cybernetics and then translated are presented here. They deal with the topics of: computer-developed computers, heuristics and modern sciences, linguistics and practice, cybernetics and moral-ethical considerations, and computer chess programs. (Author/JY)

Television is discussed as a medium which presents great opportunities for religious education and inspiration. A selection of television programs from various countries is used as an illustration of the ways in which the medium lends itself to the goals of the churchman. The role of the church in radio broadcasting is seen as a goad to…

This document contains practical suggestions for moral education which, although tentative, are based to a considerable extent on classroom experimentation. There are three main sections. The first suggests a series of mini-courses to be incorporated in the school curriculum. It deals with personal and social values in general, human relations,…

This paper clarifies the development of moral judgement and the means by which educators can stimulate this development. Moral teaching is defined as the process of open discussion aimed at stimulating the child to move to the next step in his development. Research evidence shows that internalized principles of moral judgement cannot be taught,…

The author explores factors in the personal and organizational relationships between administrators, staff, and clients that require ethical judgments; and he issues a call for research and training that would bring ethical concerns into the active domain of educational administration. (Author)

This short bibliography is an introduction to readings on affective, humanistic, or confluent education. (JD)

This article outlines the code of ethics adopted by the National Recreation and Park Association and discusses methods of enforcing it. (JD)

Using a modified measure of ethical climates, this paper presents evidence (from a survey of 872 employees of 4 firms) that ethical work climates are both multidimensional and multidetermined. Organizations have distinct types of ethical climate varying by position, tenure, and work group membership. Five empirically derived ethical climate…

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)

Analyzes the process by which people become moral beings. An economic argument shows that the costs of both virtue and evil are small. There must be some incentive to practice prudence. Prudence is learned prior to morality and must be fostered in order to create moral beings. (VM)

Because the reflective and moral craft approaches to teacher education do not recognize the complexity of moral deliberation, prospective teachers should instead use distinct moral principles to examine teaching issues and to strive to act in morally virtuous ways in their interactions with students. (Author/CB)

Considers popular approaches to moral and character education in schools. Draws on the work of moral philosophers such as Kant and Kohlberg to construct a synthesis of direct and indirect teaching methods allowing children to make moral choices. Includes 25 references. (MLH)

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

Examines religious values in children's fiction since 1790 as a means of placing the present and contemporary anxieties in the perspective of a tradition of anxiety and failure. (SRT)

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)