Three of the following classroom strategies are likely to promote moral development. Which one, although possibly appropriate in certain situations, is unlikely to promote children's moral development?
a. Encouraging participation in service learning opportunities
b. Giving reasons why some behaviors are unacceptable
c. Making sure that students know who is boss in the classroom
d. Having students discuss moral issues related to classroom subject matter
Question 2
Of the following statements, which best describes how a teacher or other adult can best promote children's moral development?
a. By presenting moral dilemmas that create mental discomfort
b. By consistently presenting postconventional explanations
c. By letting children's moral development unfold naturally
d. By talking daily about right versus wrong behaviors