Recently in the process of doing some work towards my degree a topic came up that I thought would be interesting to hear your opinions on. That topic is
Teachers are obliged to develop children's morality as part of their education
I have my own thoughts on the matter and I would like to hear yours.
My thoughts are this - I define the role of a school, especially in the primary/elementary role, as to provide the skills and knowledge that is necessary for students to possess in order to become a productive member of society. I would suggest that an understanding of socially acceptable morality and the ethics of one's society as a whole is knowledge that will benefit students a lot in making them productive members of society simply because it is important for them to be able to attract clientèle and work with others once they join the work force. Which would make developing a students morality a part of providing the skills and knowledge needed and fits the role of a school exactly as I defined it. That being said I also think that individuality is important and that students should be encouraged to form their own beliefs and values so as not to stunt their psychological growth. So, what is your opinion? Do you agree, disagree, a bit of both? Discuss.
Teachers are obliged to develop children's morality as part of their education
I have my own thoughts on the matter and I would like to hear yours.
My thoughts are this - I define the role of a school, especially in the primary/elementary role, as to provide the skills and knowledge that is necessary for students to possess in order to become a productive member of society. I would suggest that an understanding of socially acceptable morality and the ethics of one's society as a whole is knowledge that will benefit students a lot in making them productive members of society simply because it is important for them to be able to attract clientèle and work with others once they join the work force. Which would make developing a students morality a part of providing the skills and knowledge needed and fits the role of a school exactly as I defined it. That being said I also think that individuality is important and that students should be encouraged to form their own beliefs and values so as not to stunt their psychological growth. So, what is your opinion? Do you agree, disagree, a bit of both? Discuss.