Development of Moral values at secondary school level

1. Submitted by Misba Fathima N
Developing Moral
values at Secondary
Level
AL AMEEN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

2. INTRODUCTION
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3. Introduction
Developing Moral values at secondary level is important as it can
help students become responsible and ethical members of the
society. Adolescence is the time of immense change and
development, and it is during this time young people begin to form
their identities and establish their values.
Moral values includes principles such as honesty, responsibility,
respect, fairness and empathy. Developing these values at a
secondary level is critical for shaping student’s attitude and
behaviours towards themselves, others and their communities.

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STRATEGIES TO
DEVELOP
MORAL VALUES

5. • Encourage critical thinking; Teachers can encourage critical thinking
in students by preventing them from ethical dilemmas and asking them to
analyse and evaluate the situation. This will help students in moral
decision making and in the understanding of ethical issues .
• Encourage Empathy; Empathy is the key component of moral
development.Teachers can encourage empathy in students by asking
them to see things from other’s perspectives and by promoting
discussions about the feelings and needs of others.
Strategies that can be used to
develop Moral Values

6. • Promote positive role models; Teachers can promote positive
role models by highlighting individuals who demonstrate strong
moral values and ethical behaviour. This can include historical
figures, celebrities, or local community leaders.
• Teach Ethical Decision making; Teachers can teach students
how to make ethical decision by providing them with a framework for
ethical decision making. This framework should include identifying
the problem, gathering information , considering the consequences
of different options and making a decision based on ethical
principles.

7. • Encourage ethical behaviour; Teachers can encourage
ethical behaviour by creating a classroom culture that values
honesty, fairness and respect. This can include implementing a
code of conduct, positive reinforcement, and holding students
accountable for their actions.
• Provide opportunities for Community Services; Providing
students with opportunities to engage in a community service
can help them develop a sense of social responsibility and
empathy for others.

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WAYS TO
DEVELOP
MORAL VALUES

9. • Role modelling - Teachers and parents must model the values and
behaviours they want to instill in their children, such as being honest,
empathetic, respectful and so on.
• Discussions & Debates on various moral issues can help students
develop critical thinking, empathy, respect and seeing things from other’s
perspectives.
• Service learning helps children learn empathy and responsibility and apply
skills by engaging in community service projects .
Some ways to develop Moral
Values

10. • Character Education programs provide a framework for teaching values such
as responsibility, fairness , respect, caring & citizenship.
• Literature & Arts provide opportunities to explore moral issues and dilemmas
which will help students develop empathy & understand different perspectives.
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• Experiential learning such as field trips, allows students to experience different
cultures , lifestyles and environment which will help them appreciate diversity &
respect differences.
• Encouraging positive behaviour in students through praise, recognition &
rewards will help them practice those values & behaviours.

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NEED FOR
DEVELOPING
VALUES

12. • Personal Development; Developing moral values at the stage of
adolescence can help students grow into responsible and ethical adults.
• Social Development; Students with a strong sense of social responsibility
and empathy for others develop positive relationship with their peers and have
positive impact on communities.
• Academic Success; Moral values such as self discipline, responsibility and
respect for others helps students to be successful in school and in achieving
their goals .
Need for developing values at
Secondary Level

13. • Career Success; Developing moral values in secondary level can
lead to career success of students as employers look for employees
who are responsible, honest and have strong moral values.
• Citizenship; Citizens who have a strong sense of social
responsibility and empathy for others are more likely to be engaged in
their communities and work to make a positive impact .

14. Moral values play an essential role in any student’s life. They
help build a positive character with traits such as compassion,
respect, kindness, and humility.
Inculcating moral values to students in the longer run works as a
moral compass that helps them stay off the negative influence
of peers, social media, or society in general, as they grow into
teens and then into adults.
Conclusion

15. Submitted by Misba Fathima N
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