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The Morally Educated Person in a Pluralistic Society.
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Johnson, Conrad D. – Educational Theory, 1981
The relationship between moral thinking at the level of specific rules and precepts and at the abstract, universal level is discussed, and it is argued that the first-level virtues are as necessary as those based on abstraction. The demands of education for moral life in a pluralistic society are considered. (PP)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Codes of Ethics, Decision Making, Democratic Values
War--Student Unit. War--Teacher's Manual.
Ontario Inst. for Studies in Education, Toronto. Dept. of Educational Administration. – 1979
The guide contains six episodes, suitable for the secondary level, designed to focus attention on the moral issues involved in war. It is presented in two sections. Section I discusses four objectives of values education and how the suggested activities contribute to their attainment. These objectives are: (1) differentiating value judgments,…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Educational Objectives, Guides, Learning Activities
Moral Development: Implications for Pedagogy
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Hersh, Richard H.; Paolitto, Diana Pritchard – Contemporary Education, 1976
The teacher should create an environment in the classroom that encourages students to engage in meaningful dialogue that will aid them in clarifying and developing their own moral reasoning while absorbing and weighing the ethical judgments of others. (JD)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Analytical Criticism, Cognitive Development, Educational Objectives
Teaching Moral Criticism in the Sciences.
Steiner, Elizabeth; Hitchcock, Ruth – Viewpoints in Teaching and Learning, 1980
The moral criticism approach employs elements of criticism and moral reasoning to reach reasoned decisions regarding the rightness or wrongness of actions in applications of scientific knowledge. (JN)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Decision Making
Something Old, Something New: What Can Philosophy Contribute to Social Science Education?
McConnell, Mary C. – 1977
Growing interest in teaching philosophy in elementary and secondary school prompted a 1975 national survey to determine the present status of philosophy as a component in the curriculum. Possible contributions of philosophy to students' personal growth and critical thinking skills are explored. The first section of the paper presents the following…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Affective Objectives, Cognitive Objectives, Cognitive Processes
Diversity of Purpose in Vocational Education.
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Plihal, Jane; Copa, George H. – Educational Horizons, 1986
Studied the relationship between purpose and practice in vocational classrooms. Purposes included gaining (1) technical skills, (2) sense of competence, (3) understanding of applications, (4) reasoning skills, (5) life roles experience, (6) experience in working with others, (7) community service experience, and (8) aesthetic appreciation and…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Aesthetic Values, Community Services, Competence
Report on the Intermediate Evaluation Project--Phase II.
1978
A series of tests was administered to Ontario, Canada students who had completed the eighth grade: mathematics, reading, language, written English, social studies, science, health, physical fitness, French as a second language, French as a first language, written French, values, moral reasoning, problem solving, and attitudes. Approximately 50…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Academic Achievement, Criterion Referenced Tests, Educational Assessment