Methodology for Teaching Morality in School

A Theoretical Framework

Abstract

In the backdrop of fragmented family structure and no-time-for-kids attitude among the increasing number of working parents and indifferent socio-emotional attitude of outside society at large, what to teach and how to teach in order to develop moral character of children and adolescents is gaining more importance and urgency in school and teacher education programmes. In this context, the school education system has to play a major role in shaping the value system of students. The author, through this review article, attempts to address one very important issue in moral education which actually deals with the description and discussion of various teaching strategies employed in developing the moral character of students at school level. The discussion entails the strengths and weaknesses of each method of imparting character education to school students. Needless to say that, this piece of writing will go a long way in helping school teachers to decide which teaching plan or strategy is best suited to develop moral values and attitudes in their students.