Moral Development

1. Theorists

1.1. Piaget's Stages of Moral Development

1.2. Under 11: rules are fixed, handed down by powerful people, rules cant be changed, *moral decisions based on consequences

1.3. Over 11: rules can change, rules are there to maintain order, *moral decisions based on intentions

1.4. Kohberg's Stages of Morality

1.4.1. Pre-Conventional: Making right and wrong decisions based on reward or punishment

1.4.2. Conventional: Having obedience to authority, following laws and rules & striving to have "good behaviour"

1.4.3. Post-Conventional: The rights of others override the rules, using your conscience to have decisions

2. Influences on a Child's Moral Development

2.1. 1. Personal cognitive growth

2.2. 2. Experiences in the Social World

3. Moral Development is a general set of standards about right and wrong

4. How can teachers foster Moral Development?

4.1. In the classroom you should define the classes 'morals' (kindness, respect, honesty)

4.2. Group Games: discuss fair play

4.3. Expose Children to different view points

4.4. Debates

4.5. Role Play: advise appropriate behaviour

4.6. Reading Books: discuss characters feelings, empathy

5. Heteronomy & Autonomy

5.1. Heteronomy: Conformity to external rules that are accepted and followed with out question

5.2. Autonomy: Following moral rules with a feeling of personal necessity