Discusses the relationship of physical and social sciences to religion and moral values. Teacher-scientists should be especially aware of the relationship because they are subject to a code of ethics and are encouraged to incorporate values into the curriculum. (AV)

In order to begin an analysis of why students and their teachers come to school, observations, anecdotal recording, and interaction analysis systems must be keyed to answering several basic questions about the cultural and personal values of the teacher and the student. Discusses society's dominant values and a value analysis designed to help…

A discussion about the meaning of peace education is followed by report of a 1975 survey in Canada for organizations and individuals working with, degree of involvement in, and interest in peace education. Order journal from Canadian Peace Research Institute, 119 Thomas Street, Oakville, Ontario, Canada. (ND)

Argues that all evaluation research must necessarily rest on significant moral and political value judgments. Evaluation research may play a progressive role if one is prepared to employ research designs that capitalize on inevitable value judgments, rather than ignore them. (Author/AM)

Reviews recent court cases concerning teacher "immorality," which appear to be on the increase, and offers guidelines that have emerged from such cases. (IRT)

Offers a critical analysis of Kohlberg's moral development theory. Claims that the theory misses a level of operative structures and needs to have its stage descriptions revised. Concludes by considering instructional implications. (Author/JDH)

Asks three questions: (1) Are machines capable of thinking as people do? (2) How is the thinking of computers similar and different from human thinking? and (3) What exactly is thinking? Examines research in artificial intelligence. Describes the theory and research of consciousness education and discusses an emerging paradigm for human thinking…

Examines and proposes a synthesis of the theoretical tenets of ecumenical religious principles and cognitive-developmental stages of moral reasoning as a basis for value development. Makes a case for formal programs and curriculum development during the college years and provides an example of coursework designed to promote systematic…

Discusses the contributions to educational theory and practice and particularly moral education of Edward Thring. Nineteen eighty-seven is the centenary of the death of Thring who, as headmaster of Uppingham School, built it from a small country grammar school to a thriving public school of national reputation. Includes several quotes from Thring.…

Emphasizes the ethical aims of liberal education, and proposes several ways to provide ethical instruction through the teaching of literature. (MM)

Information used in a brief lecture that introduces a biomedical ethics curriculum in an obstetrics and gynecology residency is described. Major components include theories of philosophic ethics (formalist and consequentialist) and principles of biomedical ethics (honesty, contract-keeping, nonmaleficence, justice, autonomy, beneficence,…

Assesses the changes generated by electronic technology which affect our traditional patterns of moral development. Discusses how children form values from what they watch on television and provides ideas for helping children and young adults develop critical viewing skills. (GEA)

Discusses three goals of character development for elementary school children: promoting (1) cooperative relationships and mutual respect; (2) moral agency; and (3) a moral community based on fairness, caring, and participation. Explores teaching strategies for building self-esteem and fostering cooperation, moral reflection, and participative…

Proposes some functional definitions for three commonly used words in value-laden decision making. Discusses how rules, ethics, and morals enter into engineering practice as well as engineering education. (TW)

Presents seven scenarios of varying degrees of severity regarding ethical lapses by students outside of the classroom, with responses. (JK)