Students (N=114) enrolled in an introductory general education course at the University of Regina completed Lawrence Kohlberg's Moral Judgment Interview. Resultant scores found that 12 percent used pre-conventional reasoning; 68 percent used low level conventional moral reasoning; and 20 percent used at least some high level conventional and/or…

Following a description of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning, the author reviews media which can be useful for moral education in the classroom and in library centered activities. (Author)

Subjects who previously participated in a study of stage transition in moral judgment were reinterviewed after a period of 1 1/2 to 2 years. The hypothesis that the conflicts and contradictions evident on the first testing would be resolved through structural reorganization was confirmed. (Author/JMB)

This study provides an independent assessment of the reliability, validity, and design of the Defining Issues Test. (Author/SB)

Attempts to describe and critique some of the work of psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg, to project its future impact, and to relate it to the author's own career. Focuses on the theme of dialectic, interactive growth in the author's relationship with Kohlberg, and as the phenomena of study in his own research. Lists future research needs. (Author/NB)

This bibliography contains 24 books and 150 articles and ERIC document references dealing with various aspects of moral development. (BSR)

Critiques Green's essay, "The Formation of Conscience in an Age of Technology." Asserts that the search for educational excellence is rooted in the social and practical interests of a public and should prepare individuals for multiple Competencies. (SA)

Used Gilligan's orientation to moral development to examine decision to end childbearing in 26 mothers. Subjects were interviewed shortly before and one year after tubal ligation. Results showed that subjects used one of five perspectives of moral thought which described the sense of care and responsibility to self and others in the context of…

Six stages of moral development are outlined and the moral development of 16 ex-offenders living in a halfway house is examined. Usable Defining Issues Test profiles obtained from eight subjects suggest that discussion involving moral dilemmas is a fruitful area for counselors to explore with ex-offenders. (NRB)

Draws parallels between MacIntyre's account, in "After Virtue," of contemporary moral theory and practice and the conduct of young adults in conflicts developed over the breaking of an agreement to cooperate. Implications of the similarities and differences are discussed. (Author/RH)

Since emotions play such an important role in moral education and moral activities, the author argues, it is important that emotions be studied in a scientifically legitimate manner. He concludes that commonsense categories and descriptions of emotion could legitimately be used in scientific inquiry. (MT)

Provides a rationale for high school writing assignments focusing on a wide range of personal, social, and moral issues related to responsible living. Offers a sequence of such assignments reflecting increasing complex writing and thinking skills for grades 7 to 12. (DMM)

Explains the rationale that there should be a kind of harmony between moral understanding or reasoning on the one hand, and the feeling dispositions on the other hand. Considers the views of Kant and Schopenhauer as they apply to the subject. (Author/RK)