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Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Moral development in children - theories, stages, impact - How do people develop morals? What helps children distinguish right from wrong? Explore the topic of moral development and how it impacts children's behavior. Examine the approaches of development theorists and learn about Theory of Mind. Hear children's reactions to situations that challenge their morals. Expert interviews help explain how and why children develop as they do as well as stress...
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
As a child, Great-aunt Alice Rumphius resolved that when she grew up she would go to faraway places, live by the sea in her old age, and do something to make the world more beautiful; she does them all, the last being the hardest of all.
Publisher
Phase 4 Films
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
A singer, a newspaper editor, a wealthy philanthropist, and a minister who lost his faith all vow to walk in 'the steps of Jesus.' Every day and every decision becomes a turning point in their lives as they must ask themselves the question: 'What Would Jesus Do?'
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
In the impoverished and extremely isolated region of Northern Argentina known as “The Impenetrable”, the children of a tiny elementary school eagerly await an annual visit from their “Godmothers”: a charity mission from the city of Buenos Aires. When the “Godmothers” arrive, life in the hamlet of Los Pereyra changes completely. Both delighted and bewildered, the children learn many things from their cosmopolitan visitors, including a glimpse...
Publisher
Big Idea Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"Big River Rescue : Tomato Sawyer & Huckleberry Larry help a needy stranger and learn that helping others is the right thing to do. Babysitter in De-Nile : Laura the Carrot plays "Miriam", the sister of Moses, in the touching retelling of a classic Bible story that teaches us to take care of our families" -- Container.
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
Español
Description
As a child, Great-aunt Alice Rumphius resolved that when she grew up she would go to faraway places, live by the sea in her old age, and do something to make the world more beautiful; she does them all, the last being the hardest of all. In Spanish and English.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
Deutsch
Description
When she discovers her students are hiding their true thoughts and feelings, Carla (Jutta Hoffmann), a young and idealistic teacher at the start of her career, goes against the routine opportunism, hypocritisy and small-mindedness all around her. Her superiors view her actions with unease, however, and eventually step in to discipline her. This film, written by renowned author Ulrich Plenzdorf, was considered nihilistic, skeptical and hostile by officials....
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014?]
Language
English
Description
In present day, Piggley lives with his three grandchildren and their mother. Whenever the children have a problem, Piggley tells them one of his childhood stories as a moral lesson. With flashbacks to 1950s Ireland, it shows Piggley with his friends and family and the lessons he learned. The grandchildren are able to identify core preschool themes such as storytelling, integral relationships and importance of family.
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
For over fifty years, Judy Blume's classic has connected with readers through its relatable story, achingly funny details, and candid exploration of life's biggest questions. In Lionsgate's big-screen adaptation, eleven-year-old Margaret is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara, who is also struggling...
13) Way down east
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Griffith billed this film as a "simple tale of plain people." This modest remark does little to convey the scale and significance of one of this director's most ambitious works and his most popular after Birth of a nation.
14) Transcendence
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
An anti-technology organization tries to stop a doctor from creating an omniscient, sentient machine.
15) Flywheel
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
When a dishonest used car salesman must return money to customers, he and his family are affected spiritually in ways he could not have predicted.
16) The notebook
Series
Publisher
New Line Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Allie Hamilton and Noah Calhoun meet one evening at a carnival. But they are separated by Allie's parents who dissaprove of Noah's unwealthy family, and move Allie away. When Allie doesn't hear from Noah after several years, she meets and becomes engaged to a handsome young soldier named Lon. Allie, with her love still alive for Noah, stops by Noah's home to check on him. Seeing that their reunion has rekindled a passionate romance, Allie must now...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The physical changes of puberty are accompanied by changes in adolescent thinking and moral reasoning. As adolescent thinking becomes more logical and abstract, it is limited by adolescent egocentrism. Additionally, adolescent thinking is enhanced or discouraged by the schooling to which they are exposed. Schools that foster adolescent thinking and learning provide a variety of academic experiences and encourage complex interactions. Adolescents are...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Enter into a dynamic discussion on moral development as hosted by a group of teens who give their opinions on moral situations they have faced. Between the groups discussion times, an expert highlights moral development as it progresses in children. A definition of morality, reasons for the decisions we make, and a look at the behavior of real children in a child care center are all covered in this fast-paced, informative video.
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
For Troy, Gabriella, Chad, and Taylor, summer vacation is no day at the beach. Thanks to Troy, they are all working at a country club founded by Ryan and Sharpay's family. The club's annual talent show is right around the corner and Sharpay's competitive instincts are sizzling. She dumps Ryan as her singing partner and starts wooing Troy to join her onstage instead. Gabriella is not very happy that Tony agreed to sing with Sharpay, instead of her....
20) Shiloh
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
A young teen tries to save a dog from an abusive neighbor and learns some hard lessons about honor and honesty.
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