The Importance Of Moral Education In Schools

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The Importance Of Moral Education In Schools
Educators are expected to relay over many subjects to their students, however morality may possibly be the most important subject. Moral
education focuses on developing moral compasses in children, which they will use throughout their lives. Moral education is an international
concern for it is foundational in nurturing children into functional members of society (Boulton–Lewis, Brownlee, Walker, Cobb–Moore and
Johansson, 2011). Additionally, research has shown that moral education has positive effects on students' academic achievements, classroom
behaviors and long term test scores (Brannon, 2008). In the past morality was seen as subject solely for the family to teach, however changes in
our society have made it apparent that it should be taught in schools as well. Firstly, children are receiving mixed messages about morality and
proper values because of the increased exposure of adult–oriented materials from watching television. The additional hours in front of the screen
have reduced the opportunity for children to learn from interactions with their community. Secondly, parents have taken a novel approach to
parenting and desire to be their children's friends instead of being role models and disciplinarians. John Dewey (1959) believed, "...that education
is the fundamental method of social progress and reform." Therefore, schools are the optimal environment to reform future society's morality. The
main issue is educators are not equipped with strategies to help implement
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