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Foundational Principles of Morality
The term “morality” can be used either
descriptively to refer to some codes of conduct put forward by a society or,some other group, such as a religion, oraccepted by an individual for her own behavior or
normatively to refer to a code of conduct that, given specified conditions, would be put forward by all rational persons
Moral Principles of Education
The teacher needs to understand public opinion and the social order, as much as the public needs to comprehend the nature of expert educational service. – John Dewey
Moral Purpose of SchoolMoral ideas vs. Ideas about Morality“Moral ideas” are ideas of any sort whatsoever
which take effect in conduct and improve it, make it better than it otherwise would be
“ideas about morality” may be morally indifferent or immoral or moral.
There is nothing in the nature of ideas about morality, of information about honesty or purity or kindness which automatically transmutes such ideas into good character or good conduct.
The moral responsibility of the school, and of those who conduct it, is to society.
The school is fundamentally an institution erected by society to do a certain specific work,—to exercise a certain specific function in maintaining the life and advancing the welfare of society.
The child is an organic whole, intellectually, socially, and morally, as well as physically. We must take the child as a member of society in the broadest sense, and demand for and from the schools whatever is necessary to enable the child intelligently to recognize all his social relations and take his part in sustaining them.
Teachers as Role ModelsWhat should they be modeling?Teacher’s were expected to be morally
upright individuals who displayed good character
They were expected to teach and discipline students
The public expects teachers to display behaviours such as FairnessHonestyAdherence
Virtue ,Moral and CharacterVirtue is a quality the person has
It is socially valuedMorals are behavior
Moral virtue like honesty is morally valuedCharacterthe mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual
it is who we are even when no one is watching
School and teachers should educate for character
A Person of CharacterWisdom to know the right from
wrongHonestTrusworthyFairRespectfulResponsibleAdmits and learns from mistakesCommits to live in these principles
Teachers as they interact should exemplify models of character by making professional judgment and decisions based on societal and moral values
Teaching for and with IntegrityIntegrity should be embodied or reflected in the character of an individual
It is the consistency of character regardless of religion, race , or ethnicity
Modeling IntegrityTeachers model integrity by doing the right
thing even when no one is lookingConsistently doing what is right even it
would be easier to do the other side and much more beneficial
Teachers should emphasize the importance of exercising self control and restraint when challenged into some compromising situation
Teachers integrity or lack of it is highly observable for students
They evaluate the character of their teachers based on how they are being taught
They know when teacher are genuinely concern and cares for them
How can teachers serve as role models?Honesty
Telling the truth and acting in an honorable way
Compliance to rules and lawsFulfilling promises and commitments
Maintaining confidentiality of student records
Not lying, cheating or stealing
TrustAn honest person can be trustedTrust replaces apprehension and fearWhen students trust their teachers
they are helping them trust in themselves as well
It develops when students are told what the expectations are, meets them and received the promised reward
It is effectively taught when lived
FairnessAll opportunity to meet the standards
Absence of discriminationSometimes fairness also means treating the student differently because this is the right thing to do so
Respect Means showing regard and
appreciation for the worth of someone or something.
It means honor and esteem
ResponsibilityBeing morally accountable for their actions and fulfilling their duties
Well prepared for their classWhen they model health-related physical fitness, good nutrition and absence of drug abuse
Teaching how to reason morallyFirst step is to learn moral principlesPrinciples are universal rules of conduct
and are based on moral virtues and valuesMoral reasoning is the systematic process
of evaluating personal virtuesStages
Moral knowingMoral valuingMoral acting
Help students differentiate on themselves what is right or wrongGuide them to go through the usual notions such asThere is no rule against itEveryone else does itNo one will ever find outThe situation calls for me to act this
way
Teachers should educate students not to justify or rationalize their decisions or behaviors but rather to use the moral-reasoning process when making decisions.
Moral knowingCognitive phase
Learning about the issue and how to resolve them
They shouldn’t justify wrong actions so that it would seem right
Moral valuingInternalization of valuesThis can be taught by modeling it themselves
Moral acting
Sometime difficult because it requires the courage to stand out from the crowd and different
Even under pressure, the students should still be able the correct choices
“Moral reasoning does not promise behavioral change, but it promises
individual soul searching and reflection on personal beliefs, values and principles. Without this process cognitive moral growth will not
increase, behavior change will not occur and the potential for consistent moral action becomes little more than a hit or miss proposition.”–Stoll and beller
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