Social, moral, and emotional development flows directly from teacher to pupil. It is essential to remember that you are not only imparting content and head knowledge to your learners; you are modeling and cultivating character qualities in your learners that will help to equip them for life.
Instructions
For this assignment you will write 3 pages (minimum) you should also have an introduction, conclusion, and the following sections:
1) Describe each of the following theories:
· Describe Jean Piaget’s Theory of Moral Development
· Describe Lawrence Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development
· Describe Elliot Turiel’s Moral Domain Theory
· Albert Bandura’s Theory of Moral Development through Social Learning
2) Choose two theories and explain how they are similar. Provide two examples to clarify the similarities.
3) Choose two theories and explain how they differ from one another. Provide two examples to clarify the differences.
4) Choose one theory and explain how it aligns with a biblical worldview. Use at least one scripture to support your explanation.
Sample Solution
Introduction
The social, moral and emotional development of students is a process which requires them to learn how to think, feel and act appropriately in different contexts. This affects their ability to form meaningful relationships with others and make ethical decisions in life. As teachers, it is important for us to understand the various theories related to this kind of learning so that we can effectively guide our students’ development into responsible adults. In this essay we will be exploring four different theories on social, moral and emotional development- Jean Piaget’s Theory of Moral Development; Lawrence Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development; Elliot Turiel’s Moral Domain Theory; Albert Bandura’s Theory of Moral Development through Social Learning – and discuss how they are similar as well as how they differ from one another. Finally, we will explore how one theory aligns with a biblical worldview by examining an example scripture.
Sample Solution
Introduction
The social, moral and emotional development of students is a process which requires them to learn how to think, feel and act appropriately in different contexts. This affects their ability to form meaningful relationships with others and make ethical decisions in life. As teachers, it is important for us to understand the various theories related to this kind of learning so that we can effectively guide our students’ development into responsible adults. In this essay we will be exploring four different theories on social, moral and emotional development- Jean Piaget’s Theory of Moral Development; Lawrence Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development; Elliot Turiel’s Moral Domain Theory; Albert Bandura’s Theory of Moral Development through Social Learning – and discuss how they are similar as well as how they differ from one another. Finally, we will explore how one theory aligns with a biblical worldview by examining an example scripture.
1) Describe each of the following theories:
· Describe Jean Piaget’s Theory of Moral Development
Jean Piaget’s theory on moral development suggests that children progress through stages in order to develop their understanding of morality. He believed that these stages were universal among all children regardless of culture or society. The first stage he identified was “moral realism” where children view authority figures such as parents or teachers as having an absolute power over them due to their higher status or knowledge rather than seeing any justice system behind their decisions. The second stage was “moral relativism” where children begin questioning the motives behind rules set by those in power leading them towards abstract thinking about right versus wrong based more on individual judgment than societal norms. Lastly, the third stage was “generalizability and internalization” which refers to when children become independent thinkers who have developed empathy and morals based off values instilled during childhood without direct guidance from adults around them (Timmreck & Longerbeam).
· Describe Lawrence Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development
Lawrence Kohlberg proposed a theory outlining six distinct levels regarding moral reasoning which build upon each other logically (Cherry 2020). Each level consists three distinct stages which demonstrate increasing complexity in thought processes related to making judgments about morality upon reflection involving hypothetical situations presented by Kohlberg himself (Kolhberg 1984). The first level is pre-conventional morality where individuals tend rely solely on external authority for guidance when making decisions about what constitutes right/wrong behavior instead seeking out logical consequences arising from actions taken – essentially trying not avoid punishment from authorities at all costs (largely demonstrated by younger age groups.) For example if someone breaks school rules like speaking out during class then punishment should follow soon afterwards according ot this reasoning style (Bilodeau 2017).
· Describe Elliot Turiel’s Moral Domain Theory
Elliot Turiel proposes a two domain theory reflecting two separate areas within human cognition related morality– instrumental conventionality versus personal matters concerning value judgements etc.(Turiel 1988) Instrumental conventionality refers behavior deemed customary or accepted within society such public politeness for example wherein verbal politeness is expected despite whether you actually care about what you saying(such thanking people after receiving something even though you don’t actually mean it)In contrastcomprises personally held values beliefs often derived deep reflection .For instance one might hold belief infanticide wrong no matter cultural context while still adhering polite conventions set forth within current society(Turiel 1988).
Albert Bandura’s Theory Of MoraleDevelopment Through Social LearningAlbert Banduraproposed idea humans learn appropriate behaviors environment observing modeling others whomay either rewarded punished accordingly referredominalismBandura 1977 Accordingthis perspective self efficacy dictateswhether engaging certain activities result rewards punishments person could observe occurring around him her influencing decision make future circumstancesSimilar issueslike violencecan observedotherssocialize themselvessame acts thereforemakingnormsocietySocietyrewardscertainbehaviors whereaspunishes negativeonesresulting formationcodesconductbecomes communitywide expectationbanduracontendedindividualsmotivatedobservemodelsofsuccessorderimprovetheirownpursuitgo
