Duke University blends cognitive and affective approaches to integrating ethics and human values into medical education. The core of the effort is the establishment of direct and continuing relationships between four advisory deans and their student advisees in small groups throughout the four years of medical school. (MSE)

Relates therapeutic outcomes to moral development. Suggests that by addressing the problem of alienation, individuals evolve into moral agents who begin to perceive themselves, others, and the world in new ways. Warns that a person who experiences this moral restoration faces societal conditions which work against therapeutic change. (KO)

Very little is known about the processes whereby people encounter and assimilate knowledge about the environmental crisis. The author raises observations and reflections on people's responses to this kind of knowledge. (Author/JOW)

The study of moral development has established itself firmly in American social science and produced some broad areas of scholarly consensus. However, many of education's most vocal critics charge that such scholarship, flawed by liberal biases, is what has led the nation's schools and children astray. (MSE)

Investigated the potential cognitive basis for anger in 80 children of 5, 6, 9, 11, and 15 years. Results showed that avoidability, intentionality, and motive acceptability similarly affected children's anger-related and moral judgments. Use of personal responsibility dimensions was associated with lower anger judgments. (RJC)

A holistic approach to peace education in the Philippines encourages citizens to understand the causes of conflicts and violence and to engage in social action to transform society. Pedagogical themes identified include peace-oriented values, critical consciousness and dialogue, reflection and conscientization, and active nonviolence and…

Many young people do not understand nor have they acquired the moral values and character traits they need to be good citizens. What is taught in moral education is the responsibility of the local school board. Answers six questions and provides information about the Center for the Advancement of Ethics and Character at Boston University. (MLF)

Examined age and sex variations in moral judgment processes in 242 respondents aged 14 to 92. Found few sex differences in stage or patterns of information-seeking. Older participants (over age 75) scored at significantly lower stage levels than younger subjects. Older participants seemed more likely than younger subjects to assimilate moral…

Examined whether amount of experience in day care affects children's ability to distinguish moral rules from conventional school-based and home-based rules. Preschoolers were questioned about legitimacy of authority of abolishing a rule and their rating of behaviors permitted and prohibited by an authority. Results revealed that previous day-care…

Argues that rhetorical critics advance moral arguments; the evidence for moral arguments should be subjected to close scrutiny; critics write from their own sense of interests and ideology; critics are subject to standards of their field and their community; a critical epistemology shapes standards of the human communication field; and subjecting…

Advocates of multicultural education believe they have a moral mandate to establish justice and expose institutions that prevent it. The strength of multicultural education comes from a moral center that strives for individual and group empowerment and challenges the oppressive tendencies in society. (SK)

Examines the community mural movement as an educational activity, reviewing the history of the modern mural movement, noting its democratic direction, and concluding that community murals can potentially educate artists and nonartists. Modern murals have demonstrated a vast capacity to expand awareness of the struggles of oppressed people. (SM)

Presents scientific theories and related research concerning the possibility that animal species, among which are humans, can consciously, or otherwise, biologically determine the sex of their children. Discusses cases involving insects, fish, opossums, primates, and New Zealand women. (MDH)

Analyzes the nature of sustainable development and the role that environmental education can play in a transformation toward a sustainable society. Discusses three rules for teaching environmental education: a child-centered education, objectivity on matters of values, and creation of environmentally responsible behavior. Provides a checklist of…

Discusses how the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has addressed concerns about ethics and violations of public trust, especially in the public sector, examining what to do in local communities to meet the growing concern, and discussing the need to educate NRPA members about the value of ethical behavior. (SM)