Developing a methodology for the moral education of active bystanders: A systemic perspective
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to develop a methodology for teaching moral courage.
Design/methodology/approach
Conceptual generalization.
Findings
This study uses a five-step method for teaching moral courage, together with a seven-level sliding scale for developing attitudes related to moral courage.
Research limitations/implications
This paper is an aspect of systemic education for pupils and students.
Practical implications
This study builds aspects of a methodology for education of active bystanders in moral conflict situations.
Social implications
This study builds aspects of a systemic methodology for education of moral issues.
Originality/value
Beers viable model (Figure 1) has been used to visualize a model for teaching moral courage.
Keywords
Citation
Johannessen, D., Adriaenssen, D.J., Ernes, K.-O. and Johannessen, J.-A. (2017), "Developing a methodology for the moral education of active bystanders: A systemic perspective", Kybernetes, Vol. 46 No. 2, pp. 223-235. https://doi.org/10.1108/K-04-2016-0089
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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