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Thorkildsen, Theresa A. – Theory Into Practice, 2007
Adolescents who live in urban settings regularly encounter a complex array of people and circumstances that require sophisticated decision-making skills. Using their personal standards, adolescents coordinate moral thoughts and emotions when deciding how to act. After defining what the author refers to as moral engagement, several empirical…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Urban Areas, Moral Values, Moral Development
Riley, Sue Spayth – 1984
Providing suggestions for parents and teachers, this anecdotal collection of an early childhood educator's experiences and insights emphasizes the importance of developing the decision-making capabilities of young children. Fundamentally, the discussion asserts that one of the major responsibilities of adults is to give children freedom to learn…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Decision Making, Discovery Learning, Early Childhood Education