The theories of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky have probably had the most influence on our ideas about how young children learn. Although they worked at about the same time, they approached the topic from slightly different perspectives and emphasized different aspects of children's cognitive development.
On this site you will find up to date research and pertinent information from a wide variety of sources on developmental approaches to Moral Education. The site emphasizes the work of DBME Scholars but also serves as a source for current work in Moral and Character Education.