Children's Moral Development Is Affected Not Only by Their Family

Essay

Children's moral development is affected not only by their family and friends but also by their school experiences. As a teacher, whether or not you intend to, you will undoubtedly be teaching your students moral values and behaviors as well as academic content. With this in mind:
a. Describe the types of experiences that, according to researchers and theorists, are likely to facilitate or promote youngsters' moral development. Within your discussion, identify three different factors that are apt to be involved.
b. Identify a moral issue that may arise either within a specific content area you will be teaching or within the general classroom situation. Explain what you, as a teacher, might specifically do to promote moral growth as you deal with the moral issue you just identified.