ERIC Number: ED304390
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1988-Sep
Pages: 27
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Moral Education and Character.
Pritchard, Ivor
This booklet describes selected and diverse ideas and recommendations that were presented at a conference. Scholars from the disciplines of history, philosophy, sociology, psychology, literature, and education examined a number of practices and problems that are central to the provision of moral education and the development of good character. Part 1, "What Is Moral Education About?" focuses on significant features of ethical and moral conduct. Part 2, "Who Teaches Moral Education?" highlights nine dimensions of a parent's role as a moral educator. Part 3 chronicles "What Is America's History of Moral Education?" while part 4 examines strategies for resolving conflicts concerning moral education, in "Must Everyone Agree about What Is Moral?" Part 5 explores "What Is the Place of Religion in Moral Education at School?" and part 6 offers viewpoints on various ways that courses might be designed in "Does a Specific Curriculum Exist for Moral Education?" Part 7 highlights ideas of "How Does the Moral Climate of the School Contribute to Moral Education?" Unique problems in undertaking research in this area are investigated in part 8, "What Can Research Contribute to Moral Education?" A list of conference attendees is included. (DJC)
Publication Type: Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC. Office of Research.
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