Discusses four levels on an indoctrination continuum: the values clarification approach, Emile Durkheim's approach, Lawrence Kohlberg's approach, and the revolutionist's position. Argues that moral education is not extreme indoctrination and that the milder forms of indoctrination are necessary in education. (MM)

Presents a literature unit for high school English designed to promote students' moral development through study of moral conflicts in novels and scenarios. The unit is based on Kohlberg's moral development stage theory. Assignments, handouts, and a test are provided. (SJL)

Describes how the study of literature might be employed in the moral education of students regarding values. Shows how literature teachers might construct a syllabus and teach a course with moral objectives in mind. Outlines a model of human moral growth based on Lawrence Kohlberg's model. (HB)

Kohlberg's findings that morality is a developmental process and that moral growth occurs in proportion to the individual's participating in moral problem solving make it necessary for the educator to understand the child's level of moral growth and to help facilitate this growth. Suggests some ways to aid in this growth. (Author/RK)