Teachers' and children's personal epistemologies for moral education: Case studies in early years elementary education

, , , , , Johansson, Eva, , & (2012) Teachers' and children's personal epistemologies for moral education: Case studies in early years elementary education. Teaching and Teacher Education, 28(3), pp. 440-450.

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While there is strong interest in teaching values in Australia and internationally there is little focus on young children’s moral values learning in the classroom. Research shows that personal epistemology influences teaching and learning in a range of education contexts, including moral education. This study examines relationships between personal epistemologies (children’s and teachers’), pedagogies, and school contexts for moral learning in two early years classrooms. Interviews with teachers and children and analysis of school policy revealed clear patterns of personal epistemologies and pedagogies within each school. A whole school approach to understanding personal epistemologies and practice for moral values learning is suggested.

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ID Code: 48497
Item Type: Contribution to Journal (Journal Article)
Refereed: Yes
ORCID iD:
Brownlee, Joanneorcid.org/0000-0003-2929-4770
Mascadri, Juliaorcid.org/0000-0002-1149-4734
Walker, Susanorcid.org/0000-0002-7267-9978
Boulton-Lewis, Gillianorcid.org/0000-0002-3249-7424
Measurements or Duration: 11 pages
Keywords: Evaluativistic beliefs, Moral pedagogy, Moral values, Personal epistemology, Subjectivist beliefs, Young children
DOI: 10.1016/j.tate.2011.11.012
ISSN: 0742-051X
Pure ID: 32336448
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Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering
Current > Schools > School of Design
Past > Research Centres > Office of Education Research
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Deposited On: 08 Feb 2012 08:34
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