Author describes how psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg's work has been influential in a different line of research than Kohlberg's own, sharing observations of the impact of Kohlberg's work on the field of moral education and on the author's own work in the field. (Author/NB)

Briefly discusses the formation of the Japanese Association of Morality Psychology and lists the papers presented at its annual meetings since 1985. Presents a survey of publications on moral development and education in Japan, organized by theorists such as Kohlberg and Piaget and themes such as moral development theory. (GEA)

Discounts arguments that students should choose their own moral values. Suggests that emphases on teachers' neutrality in moral education promote an overly rigid separation of fact and value and of moral content and moral form. Considers the formation of early moral habits indispensible to the development of moral reasoning. (DMM)

Considers the evolution and present status of the field of communications as a perspective from which to evaluate future directions. Expresses concern that technology may cut off the roots out of which theories of argument, language, interpersonal communication, and ethics and values have grown. (MS)

Maintains that the individualistic, values-neutral, and information-based strategies often used to justify and promote health education fail to recognize structural inequalities in society which influence the health of individuals. Advocates an alternative justification based on the socioeconomic determinants of health and illness. (Author/JDH)

There is mounting interest among educators in the concept of virtue, leaving a large question of how best to deal with tensions between self-regarding virtue ideals and other-regarding obligations. Two concepts of democratic virtue are presented. How educators should proceed is discussed. (MT)

Explores characteristics of conscience in a technological society, describing conscience in the context of (1) craft; (2) membership; (3) sacrifice; (4)memory; and (5) imagination. Draws upon ancient and contemporary roots to build the discussion. Concludes with a challenge to society's institutions to provide "rootedness" and "vision" for balance…

Discusses the nature, ramifications, and implications of ethical-legal conflicts in the helping professions, particularly with regard to advertising, confidentiality, and clients' rights of access to their own files. (Author/BL)

Discusses the unwritten codes of behavior that educators seem to follow in their interactions with five categories of others: (1) students, (2) colleagues, (3) institution, (4) profession, and (5) institution as it relates to the faculty/student grouping. (CH)

Examines children's conceptions of parental authority. A total of 120 children were interviewed and asked to evaluate social events (stealing, family chores, friendship choice) pertaining to restraint of behavior and maintenance of parental rule systems. Results suggest that children's notions of authority are heterogeneous with respect to the…

Compares "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" to "The Pied Piper of Hamelin," noting that both: (1) were begun for the amusement of specific children; (2) use a subterranean journey as a device; (3) are critical of social authority; and (4) have problematic endings. (SRT)

Teacher educators, the author argues, should raise the ethical consciousness of preservice teachers to the multiple moral realities of the work world. Teacher educators should foster teachers' abilities to develop strategies and skills for diagnosing ethical issues and making sound ethical judgments. Examples are presented. (MT)

Investigates whether children differentiate between the social-interactional, moral aspects of harm and the nonsocial, prudential aspects of harm. A total of 90 subjects 6, 8, and 10 years of age were administered an interview about two moral rules and one prudential rule. Three types of assessment were obtained: criterion judgments,…

"Huckleberry Finn" offends those with narrow views and biased behavior and those who misunderstand its message. Besides being a masterfully told story, it is an assault on absolute values, racial prejudice, and authoritarian arrogance. (Author/KH)

Examined the effects of pretherapy information, participants' views on premarital sex, and counselor influence attempts, on female participants' (N=96) reactions to a female counselor. Subjects viewed videotaped counseling sessions and answered questionnaires. Results showed pretherapy information increased students' ability to identify…