Education in the Moral Domain

About this book

This two-part book presents theory and research demonstrating that morality forms a domain of social values that is distinct from matters of societal convention. It presents practical suggestions for teachers on how to establish a moral classroom climate deal with student discipline integrate moral and social values education into the curriculum and contribute to students development of the moral self. The author tackles controversial issues--such as the relation between morality and religious rules and the nature of cultural variation in moral value--with research and theory rather than ideology.