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Theme 3: Moral development in children. - Coggle Diagram
Theme 3: Moral development in children.
Moral development in kids.
Griffiths' perspective:
Highlighted impact of ecternal influences on kids' moral growth, including societal, cultural, and enviornmental factors.
Emphasised the importance of social, emotional, and moral factors in a kid's mental development.
External influences:
Kids' development may be influenced by various factors.
External challenges can impact kids' emotional, social, and physical development, affecting their moral reasoning.
This explores moral development from various perspectives, including those of Griffiths, Piaget, and Kohlberg.
Research insights:
Studies suggest that moral development may be hindered when kids lack exposure to social interactions that foster moral concepts.
Despite challenging environments, kids demonstrate intrinsic moral judgment based on fairness and concern for others' welfare.
Moral development in kids is a crucial aspect of their overall growth and understanding of ethical principles.
Theory of moral development: Kohlberg's perspective.
Emphasises the development of moral judgment through successive stages, influenced by cognitive growth and social experiences.
Kohlberg's stages of moral development.
Conventional morality: Centers on social approval and maintaining social order.
Postconventional morality: Adherence to universal principles of justice, transcending societal norms.
Preconventional morality: Focuses on obedience to authority and personal gain.
Kohlberg's theory provides a structured framework for understanding the progression of moral reasoning in kids.
Conclusion:
Criticisms suggest biases and the need for a holistic understanding of moral growth incorporating affect and behaviour.
Integration with other developmental perspectives enhances comprehension of moral development.
Kohlberg's theory offers insights into the universal sequence of moral reasoning development.
Kohlberg's stages of moral development.
Conventional morality:
Moral decisions are inflenced by the desire for social acceptance and approval.
Individuals follow rules to maintain social order and harmony, valuing conformity to societal standards.
Description: Individuals develop a sense of morality based on societal norms and expectations.
Postconventional morality:
Moral reasoning is guided by principles of justice, fairness, and individual rights.
Individuals critcally evaluate societal norms and laws, recognising when these may conflict with higher moral principles.
Description: Individuals demonstrate an understanding of universal ethical principles that transcend societal norms.
Preconventional morality:
Kids adhere to rules to avoid punishment or gain rewards, reflecting a self-centered perspective.
Moral judgments are based on the consequences of actions rather than ethical principles.
Description: Moral reasoning is primarily focused on avoiding punishment and seeking personal reward.