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.

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