1. John Dewey And Teaching Morals
By drilling and preaching, patterns of acceptable moral behavior will be blazoned in those kids subjected to these tactics. ... The first important point that Dewey makes is that moral principles are an integral part of the social life of mankind; that the school is a form of man's social life, not a preparation for one. ... This helps instill a strong moral foundation that extends beyond mimicking adult behavior. If this type of instruction is provided through the guidance of a good teacher, certain habitual behavior patterns are formed. ... Morality is not a matter of mere behavior...
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- Approx Pages: 8
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate