Course Overview
There are three components of moral development: cognitive, behavioral, and emotional. During this session, participants will encounter each component and gain an understanding of how they impact a child’s reasoning and judgment about ethical rules and societal impacts. Additionally, participants will learn about how caregivers play a role in impacting prosocial behavior.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the definition of morality.
- Know the three components of moral development.
- Be able to name two major theorists who defined childhood moral development.
- Understand and give an example of how moral reasoning can vary in different situations.
- Be able to define prosocial behavior.
Approved Competencies:
- Contemplation
- Self-awareness
- Curiosity
- Maintaining perspective
- Self-awareness
- Ethical Practice
- Agency Policy
- Exercising Sound Judgment
- Analyzing Information
- Solving Problems
