This curriculum unit consists of various student readings and activities on the topic of prejudice. The focus is upon prejudice as it relates to various ethnic groups in North America, to anti-Semitism as a national policy in Nazi Germany, and to immigration policy. It is divided into six episodes, each of which focuses upon the teaching of a…

Concern for the social and psychological development of student athletes resulted in a class in which parallels were drawn between the game of tennis and the game of life. (JD)

The author reports on a study that assesses a model curriculum designed to promote psychological growth in women. (RP)

Argues that achieving the objectives of moral education (e.g., enabling students to learn how to govern themselves and exercise moral autonomy) requires consideration of both subjective and objective aspects of moral matters. Discusses Mordecai Nisan's concept of moral balance, with respect to conflict resolution. Applies the model in a discussion…

A measure of moral reasoning based on a care ethic was developed. Moral thought that is based on care may more accurately reflect female development than the traditional justice-based morality. The relationship between the measure and women's ego identity was investigated. It is concluded that women's development of moral reasoning and concept of…

Presents a proactive, nonjudgmental strategy for encouraging students to reflect on the development of moral character by developing physical education skills. The strategy involves a working conception of character as habit; good habits for moral behavior; understanding why doing good can seem so difficult; and developing personal character that…

Considers what elements might contribute to a clear pattern of moral action in a young person who is "morally gifted." Proposes a preliminary framework for understanding unusual moral action and questions to explore. (Author)

The significance held in a cooperative approach to character education since ages and its ethical impact on students is discussed.

This 72-item bibliography presents an overview of publications related to moral development. The listing includes books and articles related to individual moral character development and how schools are involved in the development process. (EH)

Values education has become an important theme in social studies education in recent years. Although long ignored, moral education, as the British call it, is being emphasized as the pressures on and needs of children in a fast-paced society have become evident. Professional organizations have conducted workshops on the topic of values education.…

Schools should not teach values directly, but education can never be value-free. Schools can best promote moral responsibility by treating all students fairly, providing good role models, using discipline to help students, balancing competition with cooperation, and providing opportunities to students for responsible and altruistic behavior. (TE)

Relevant positions by social scientists, psychologists, educators, philosophers, and other professionals regarding moral education are cited. Related topics (e.g., values, ethics, and altruism) are examined, while philosophical underpinnings of morality plus theories on moral development are mentioned. The author concludes that morality can only…

In the first article, a call is made to counselors to give more attention to the urgent need of human kind and become more aware of value concerns. A proposal is made for the establishment of a representative values division within APGA. The second article deplores such a "Doomsday" philosophy. (Author/HMV)

Modeling is, and has been for the last 2000 years, the single most important vehicle of moral education in China. The legitimate role of man is to seek to be a model himself deserving of peer respect. There are both negative and positive effects upon Chinese society. (MS)

Moral judgment has not been crystallized by the age of 25. After participating in a 45-hour sexology course in which they discussed moral dilemmas and were introduced to arguments of a higher stage, 36 adults increased test scores in both general and sexual moral judgments. (Author/RM)