Hi Class,
Please answer the following:
1. DO you agree on Kohlber's Theory of Moral Development? Why or Why Not?
2. Name at least two moral issues that students' face? As a teacher, how can you help develop your students moral values on the issues mentioned?
Doc Raqui
Please answer the following:
1. DO you agree on Kohlber's Theory of Moral Development? Why or Why Not?
2. Name at least two moral issues that students' face? As a teacher, how can you help develop your students moral values on the issues mentioned?
Doc Raqui
1. Yes, I agree with Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development because it is realistic and its what I've experienced as I grow. When I was a child, I remember being obedient with my parent's rules to avoid punishments. As I grow older, and I began to reason out, I was able to weigh things based on what I learned and what I observed and apply what I think is right based on my judgement.
ReplyDelete2. Examples of moral issues being faced by students are:
Cheating - as early as nursery, a child knows that cheating is bad. Though it is strictly prohibited and the consequences that it will affect a student's grade once caught, some still do it. As a future teacher, I will let them understand that caught or not, its themselves they are cheating.
Early pregnancy - In high school, students are starting to be attracted to the opposite sex, and eventually have boyfriends or girlfriends. Students at this age are more expressive of their feeling towards their boyfriends or girlfriends and without proper guidance may lead to early pregnancy. As a teacher, I will advice my future students especially the girls, to know their worth. I'll explain that there's a perfect timing for everything, that being a parent is a big responsibility. I will encourage them to dream for their future, set their goals and aim to achieve it.
1. Yes, I agree with Laurence Kohlberg’s theory that a person’s judgment about what is right and what is wrong changes as he/she grows older. He believed that as a person matures, his/her moral thinking and moral reasoning becomes more complicated and subjective but still stressing on everyone’s rights, fairness, rules, and legalities. Kohlberg’s model of moral development culminates in the recognition of individual rights and individually generated ethical principles, therefore emphasizing individualism. I consider morality as a subjective issue, which means that every individual has his/her own sense of what is right and what is wrong but it is still highly influenced by several factors such as religious orientation, parental upbringing, culture, and practicality.
ReplyDelete2. It is common for students to encounter the moral dilemmas of cheating and lying. Cheating and lying may come in many forms: from copying homeworks, quizzes, and exams, to plagiarizing report/term papers, to asking their parent-financer for “fake” school expenses. As a teacher, I would usually discuss such matters during the orientation days and inform them that any forms of dishonesty are unacceptable and not tolerated in academic institutions; and also tell them of the consequences if they would insist on committing such immoral acts. Informing them that appropriate discipline will be enforced to them if I and the other school authorities would be able to catch them in the act of cheating for instance. As published in most schools’ student handbooks, the punishment for the first offense must be limited to reprimand. For the second offense, the punishment must be limited to suspension with prior counseling. For the third offense, the harshest punishment of expulsion must be enforced. For instance, if I catch some of my students in the act of cheating, I would speak to them privately on the matter and give them a warning that if they would cheat again, I would be forced to report the incident to the school’s guidance and discipline offices for proper disciplinary action according to the school’s policies on misbehavior. I, therefore, would expect that those students would try their very best not to commit such similar acts of dishonesty for fear of a graver punishment that awaits them.
1. Do you agree on Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development? Why and why not?
ReplyDeleteJust like Erick Erickson’s Psychosocial Theory, I also conform with Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development basically because the process of attaining moral maturity in an individual will takes longer period of time and happens in much slower pace. Meaning, a person cannot just make moral judgment nor exercise use of moral reasoning in a split of a second once confronted by alarming situation. Special consideration should be taken into account. Our ability to choose right from wrong is tied with our ability to understand and reason logically.
2. Name at least 2 moral issues that students’ face. As a teacher, how can you help develop your students’ moral values on the issues mentioned?
The most common moral issues the students’ face, whatever the educational level is, are cheating and lying. Cheating in exams, assignments, quizzes and projects is rampant in all grade levels. Lying is classified as an “epidemic” disease because it is not only the children who do it but also the adult. People lie for whatever reasons it maybe. As a teacher, it is important to inculcate in the developing mind/thinking of elementary students good moral values since this is the forming ages of students. This will serve as the foundation of the students once they go out in a larger society. In secondary education, students should be constantly reminded of the good moral values that must be practiced not only inside the classroom but also outside the school. In collegiate level, since students here are more mature and well experienced compared to primary and secondary level students, as a teacher, it is of primary significant to give emphasis on following the policy and regulations of the school because it has already responsibility and accountability involved.
Do you agree on Kohlber's Theory of Moral Development? Why or Why Not?
ReplyDelete1. Yes, I agree. I do so because based on my personal experience, I used to behave according to what I think is socially acceptable that is told by someone with authority like my parents and as the case I was in grade school, my teachers. I had kept in mind that disobedience might result to a certain punishment. Also, earlier in life, I tend to behave rightfully for someone's own best interest and also to gain acceptance or sympathy from others. Although I could state more of my experiences to support my exposition to the theory, I would just like to emphasize now that everybody changes, not only physically or mentally (maturation), but also psychologically by changing perspectives in life. But these changes might be not so good, so in order to prevent the not so good effect of changes in our lives, we should acquire formal education to control it.
2. Name at least two moral issues that students' face? As a teacher, how can you help develop your students moral values on the issues mentioned?
Discipline - To help develop discipline amongst the class, first, I should establish fairness so that students would be glad of having me as their teacher since each of them would be given equal response. Also, disruption in class should be dealt immediately, and little interruptions must be minimized to keep the attention of the students, avoiding noisiness and others. I would be always give them my faith and support, and my high expectations. Lastly, when I come to set some class rules, I would keep it consistently so that students won’t be disappointed of the implementation of the rules.
Student-Teacher Relationship - as a teacher to my students, I would be as professional as possible to them without losing my humor as an individual. But, the only key I can give to respond to this problem is to strictly implement fairness
Madelaine D. Tan
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1. Do you agree on Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development? Why or Why not
Answer:
No one is perfect. Everyone has flaws. As a person, when I was growing up, my parents taught me what is right from wrong, good from bad. I could not always say that I follow them all the time but I did my best to be an obedient daughter. We have rules and regulations in our house, in our society and in our religion. We conform to it to the best of our ability. As we grow older, we used our own personal judgment in facing or solving problems or situations as best as we can. We apply what we learned from our experiences, what we learned and the values instilled to us by parents. Whether the outcome is good or bad we learned by it, thus making us wiser and good person.
2. Name at least two moral issues that student’s face? As a teacher, how can you help develop your students moral values on the issues mentioned?
Answer:
a) Financial Crisis- Where to get money to continue studying is a very big issue nowadays. We see our children helping their parents by doing hardworks just to help with the finances of the family. As a teacher, I’ll advice them not to give up and continue reaching-up to their dreams. Although their journey will be hard and long, they must not resort to doing wrong like stealing, selling their bodies, etc. As a teacher, we can help find good people willing to sponsor their studies. We could help them acquire jobs that can allow them to work on daytime but allow them to study at night. It is very fulfilling and rewarding when you earned the fruits of your hard labor.
b) Passing a subject – As a student you do everything in order to pass a subject. It is very important that time and money is not wasted. We must not disappoint those who sent us to school. The student knows if he/she is on the passing side. When the student approach the teacher to ask for consideration, the teacher must give her a chance to pass. She can be given a special project etc. The student must not take this chance for granted. She must exert all efforts to pass it. Given this opportunity to redeem himself/herself, gratefulness for the teacher who give you consideration to pass must be given its full worth.
1. Do you agree on Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development? Why or Why Not?
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kohlberg’s Moral Development Theory for various reasons according to my personal experiences. When I was a child, I didn’t have any idea about which is right and which is wrong. I only learned them when my parents disciplined me for the things I had done. This was the first stage. Afterwards, I wouldn’t do them again. Then, when I met other children or adults, I didn’t do the things that my parents told me not to do. This was the second stage. Then, I started having a sense of what others see as good. I tried to be a “good boy” so that I could be praised by my teachers and my classmates and so that I wouldn’t have a problem with them. This was the third stage. Then, I became aware of the rules in my school and my community. I didn’t throw trash on the ground because the school said so. I didn’t cross the street when the light was green because that was what I learned in school. This was the fourth stage. Yes, everyone can choose to follow or not to follow the traffic signs. However, as I grew up, I realized that I should follow traffic rules so that there would be peace and order. I imagined a situation in which everything on the road was not in order, and I concluded that it was very awful. This was the fifth stage. Then, as I reached the adolescent stage, I realized that the law may have its flaws. Therefore, I tried to get myself involved to discussions about political issues so that I could weigh the advantages and the disadvantages of the law and what the society expects of me. This is the sixth and final stage and it is where I am now.
2. Name at least two moral issues that students' face. As a teacher, how can you help develop your students' moral values on the issues mentioned?
In my opinion, the two serious moral issues that students face today are premarital sex and homosexuality. As a teacher, I disagree with premarital sex because it affects the students’ physical and moral development. I will tell the students that premarital sex leads to early pregnancy. Even though they may use contraceptives, the chemicals in those pills can damage the normal processes of the body. Condoms can still be used though there is still a big risk to get diseases. However, experiencing sexual relations early in life can lead to too much craving and worldliness, such as committing rape. For a married couple, sexual relations come with so much responsibility, such as raising a family and maintaining a healthy married life. If this occurs at a young age, the mental capacity of the students will not be enough to handle the responsibilities and can lead to a dysfunctional family when they start to have one. On the other hand, though culturally speaking, I disagree with homosexuality. I believe that a man is made for a woman, and vice versa. However, I understand that this issue is very common in the society. Though homosexuals are present, I believe that they have human rights. It doesn’t make them less of a human, and they don’t do things that are against the constitutional law. I will not be biased when it comes to decision-making in cases involving homosexuals. I will also make sure they get the best protection from the school and the community.
1. I agree with Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development for our moral reasoning is the basis of our ethical behavior. The six developmental stages that this theory presented can be seen and experienced as we go through life. The Heinz dilemma would also justify this theory and by using it we can very much analyze each persons moral reasoning and classify it.
ReplyDeleteI remember growing up and sticking to what was taught and perceived to me as "good" so that I can avoid punishment and reap rewards out of it. As the years go by and as I mature, the basis of right and wrong will have a whole new light as religion sets in and as I conform to what is socially and morally correct.
2. Abuse of substance / Use of prohibited drugs: I think that the youth of today out of their curiosity and maybe also because of peer pressure tend to explore and try out things that may seem extraordinary for them. The use of drugs in high schools and colleges exist for some students think that these substances can make them "cool" or they see it as an escape from the problems that they are facing. As a teacher, I believe that proper guidance in school and of course awareness of the consequences would alleviate this problem. Rapport should be established and students should feel free to approach their teachers with problems not just academically but in other facets as well.
Teen Pregnancy: Students specially because of their youth and raging hormones are very ardent. The fact that our students are exposed early on with the opposite sex doesn't make things easier either. With this, I believe that sex education is a plausible solution. If our students will be aware of the consequences of premarital sex then we can enlighten them.
1. DO you agree on Kohlber's Theory of Moral Development? Why or Why Not?
ReplyDeleteYes. As individuals grow and mature mentally, their judgment of what is right and what is wrong changes as well. They tend to see the “bigger picture” of the problems, I guess it is because of the experiences that they’ve been through which make them wiser and smarter. Experiences in life help them to make good and sound judgment over the different problems.
2. Name at least two moral issues that students' face? As a teacher, how can you help develop your students moral values on the issues mentioned?
First, the students nowadays feel that they know everything, that they don’t need the guidance and supervision of the adults anymore. Second, the students tend to be disrespectful with the elders; that is they answer back to them.
As a teacher, we have to make it sure that we inculcate values to each and every of our students. We have to incorporate values to our lesson so that they will become respectful and well-mannered individuals. We should not stop reminding them that the most important thing in life is having a character or behavior that would please God.
1. Do you agree on Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development? Why or Why Not?
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree with Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development which determined that the process of moral development was mainly concerned with justice, and that it remains constant throughout the person's life. Since I started to comprehend with the things around me, I realized that I become someone who just goes with the flow, conforming to anyone’s decision to avoid unnecessary punishments and becomes an obedient person as possible. And then, when I became someone who is aware about the laws of the land, of course, I try to abide to it to avoid consequences. Although there are times when I try to reason things out, in the end I just followed what society think is right. So, just like Kohlberg’s theory that individuals would justify their actions if placed in particular situations.
2. Name at least two moral issues that students' face? As a teacher, how can you help develop your students moral values on the issues mentioned?
First, at the present, most students are not concern in their surroundings; they don’t give a care on what was going on. For example if they have classmate who was being bullied, some of them would just watch and do nothing to avoid personal consequences. Although it is just a minor moral issue, pretending to be ignorant in your surroundings without taking the courage to do what is right is not a good thing to do. So, as an educator it would be great to make as possible a conducive environment for the students for them to feel free to express that things that they have been hiding in secrets even though they would face some personal danger because it will allow them to grow as an individual.
Second, the theft and violence that some students do if they were been put in a situation. For example if they don’t have enough money to go to school some of the students would resort to steal or somehow force some of their classmates or schoolmates to give them money and then they would end up being violent and physically harassed those students. So, as a teacher I would tell the students sincerely that if they have problems like that, they could talk to me and of course I would help them to go through with it. That is the reason why educators are called to be the second mother or parent of the students, with the help of the other stakeholders; teachers would be able to come up with the solution to the problems that the students would face.
- BESSIWIN MAGAT
1. Do you agree on Kohlber's Theory of Moral Development? Why or Why Not?
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mr. Kohlberg’s Moral Development because it does show stages or progression of a certain level. A person at first determines right from wrong in a way it was beneficial or it would lead to punishment. Second, along with maturity, views of other matter vary but trying to avoid conflict or blame by seeking approval. Third, since own principle are identified, rights of others can override obedience and laws/rules.
2. Name at least two moral issues that students' face? As a teacher, how can you help develop your students moral values on the issues mentioned?
Some of the moral issues that student’s face are cheating and theft. As a teacher we tell them the importance of obedience at primary level to build a foundation of moral. Whenever, the student had done wrong, we need tell them a warning and explain to the student the policies and rules because he/she might not be aware of it. But in a certain level, wherein the student knows the policies or rules, yet still had done the act, we will have to do disciplinary action to emphasize the wrong action, so that hopefully it will not happen again. Collaboration with parents and even specialist such as guidance counselors and spiritual advisers will be need for awareness and guidance.
Jerome Chuatoco
ReplyDelete1. Do you agree on Kohlber's Theory of Moral Development? Why or Why Not?
I don’t usually agree with theories for the simple fact that they cannot be scientifically proven yet. However, Kohlber’s Theory of Moral Development doesn’t sound as farfetched as its counter parts.
With careful observation and study, the levels in Kohlber’s theory can actually be observed in the stages of a person’s life making it an almost compatible outline on how human beings develop their personality. It co-aligns with a person’s level of thinking, example: The stage one, which is observable from birth to nine years old actually makes sense since children generally, a lower brain function and maturity, therefore would be more inclined to basics of self preservation thus avoiding pain and seeking basic pleasure or need (eating, sleep, and play). The same can be observed with the other stages such as the Post Conventional Morality (for adults) which is evident for most adults that have a properly growth.
Kohlber’s Theory of Moral Development is a good platform for a lot of studies in moral development. With a little more research and formalities, I believe that his theory can be called an actual science in the near future.
2. Name at least two moral issues that students' face? As a teacher, how can you help develop your students moral values on the issues mentioned?
Two moral issues would be discipline and bullying.
I chose lack of discipline because many students these days take schooling for granted. They don’t know the weight that lack of discipline can bring. This vice will lead to other moral dilemmas in the future. Lack of discipline can be easily summarized into laziness, which can be a major downfall of everyone. Even the most accomplished individuals can fall for this vice and eventually lead themselves into a downward spiral.
Bullying because most students who bully others don’t know that what they are doing is wrong. Some of them may think that it is wrong but they don’t think that their actions will have major consequences both in their end and with the student that they bully. In a way this demonstrates that their moral compass are not yet fully developed.
As a teacher, it is my job to guide my students in the development of their moral values. I can first identify where a certain student has problems. Then I can guide them by giving them advice or alerting his parent or other guardians about his / her situation.
I will not agree with the theory of Kohlberg that as we grow old we see our understanding with the laws around us differs because that is what we are thought. When you are still young you behave because if you did not then you will received a punishment. It is more to be a Piagets cognitive Development that as we grow older we acquire different reasoning. Stage five and six of theory is same as formal operation stage of Piaget cognitive development theory where at this stage we learn abstract reasoning.
ReplyDeleteTwo issue that students are facing right now are cheating and sexual immorality. As a teacher the only way to address these problems is to expose them with the teaching of the bible by integrating bible verses during class.