ERIC Number: EJ1200102
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Publication Date: 2019-Jan
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A Classroom Activity for Teaching Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development
Carmichael, Cheryl L.; Schwartz, Anna M.; Coyle, Maureen A.; Goldberg, Matthew H.
Teaching of Psychology, v46 n1 p80-86 Jan 2019
In two studies, we demonstrate an engaging classroom activity that facilitates student learning about Kohlberg's theory of moral development by using digital resources to foster active, experiential learning. In addition to hearing a standard lecture about moral development, students watched a video of a morally provocative incident, then worked in small groups to classify user comments posted in response to the video according to Kohlberg's six stages. Students in both studies found the activity enjoyable and useful. Moreover, students' scores on a moral development quiz improved after completing the activity (Study 1), and students who completed the activity in addition to receiving a lecture performed better on the quiz than students who received lecture alone (Study 2).
Descriptors: Class Activities, Moral Development, Lecture Method, Scores, Video Technology, Teaching Methods, Experiential Learning, Student Attitudes, Learner Engagement, Tests, Critical Thinking, Psychology, Undergraduate Students, Introductory Courses
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