Moral and Ethical Development Presentation
Moral and ethical development in children affects student learning and school/classroom interactions. Teachers need to ensure moral and ethical instruction and interactions are taking place in the classroom/school.
For this assignment, you will create a 12-15 slide digital presentation on the subject of the moral and ethical development of children birth through adolescence. Kohlberg is considered the most important theorist in moral and ethical development in education; however, if your research uncovers a related theory, you can choose to create your presentation based on that theory. This presentation would be used as a professional development that could be shared with teachers, aides, and staff at your school.
Include the following in your presentation:
Support your presentation with 2-4 scholarly resources.
While GCU style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
ATTACHED: Rubric
References:
Read pages 59-89 and read Chapter 13. http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/pearson/2013/educational-psychology_developing-learners_ebook_8e.php
Read “The Basics of Prosocial Behavior,” by Cherry, located on the Verywell Mind website (2017). https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-prosocial-behavior-2795479
Read “Using Children’s Literature for Dynamic Learning Frames and Growth Mindsets,” by Enriquez, Clark, and Calce, from Reading Teacher (2017). https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ehh&AN=122848510&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Read “Fostering Goodness & Caring: Promoting Moral Development of Young Children,” by Wilson, located on the Earlychildhood News website. http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=565
Explore “Behavior Disorders: Definitions, Characteristics & Related Information,” located on the Council for Exceptional Children website. http://www.ccbd.net/about/ebddefintion
Read “Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development,” located on The Psychology Notes HQ website (2016). https://www.psychologynoteshq.com/kohlbergstheory/
Read “5 Stages of Moral Growth of Children,” located on the Ask Dr. Sears website. https://www.askdrsears.com/topics/parenting/discipline-behavior/morals-manners/5-stages-moral-growth-children
Read “Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development,” by Veritas, located on the American College of Pediatricians website (2017). https://www.acpeds.org/kohlbergs-theory-of-moral-development