In an era plagued by a crisis of moral values, this book presents a scientifically documented proposal for cultivating ethical thinking and ethical behavior in the school environment. The authors emphasize the cultivation of students' moral intelligence within the framework of moral education and, based on scientific data, propose a comprehensive program for ethical development.

Initially, the concept of moral intelligence and its relationship to moral development and moral education are theoretically substantiated. Then, the perceptions of students regarding the virtues of moral intelligence (empathy, kindness, self-control, conscience, justice, tolerance, and respect) are taken into account and evaluated. Finally, case studies/hypothetical stories are utilized, and activities are proposed for elementary, middle, and high school students, which serve as useful tools for educators who wish to activate the imagination and creativity of their students and, based on the principles of experiential education and self-determination theory, help them cultivate the virtues of moral intelligence.

An especially useful textbook for students of social and humanitarian studies who study dimensions of child and adolescent development and their pedagogical applications, as well as for educators who wish to help their students think and behave ethically.