Moral Rules: Moral Education

Moral Rules: Learning Outcomes

Define and classify some moral rules Reflect on doing what is right

Moral Rules: Grade 7 Lesson 4

• Do the right thing

• Know the difference between right and wrong

Open Ended

What are Morals?

Morals Definition

1. Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior

2.Holding or manifesting high principles for proper conduct.

Multiple Select

Where do we get our morals?

• Religion (Islam)

• Parents/ Family

• School

• Our country

• Our community

Open Ended

What are some Moral Rules you follow or should follow?

• Always tell the truth.

• Do not destroy property.

• Be dependable.

• Have courage.

• Keep your promises.

• Do not cheat.

• Treat others as you want to be treated.

Poll

Which is the most important moral to you?

• Do not steal

• Do not lie

• Do not cheat

• Treat others as you would like to be treated

• Keep your promises

Japanese Morals

• Let's read together about Japan's morals and moral education

• There is a saying in Japan, "Morals are the secret behind the success of the Japanese experience".

Japan's Morals

Japanese society is disciplined, creative, respects time and order, values teamwork and is highly committed to ethics and good manners.

Based on honesty and truthfulness, commercial ethics in Japan are sophisticated, from the educational programs on morals and conduct at home, school and society.

Moreover, Japanese social values encourage people to apologize for mistakes.

(Apologize means to say you are sorry)

Multiple Choice

Honesty is very important in Japan

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

After an argument or disagreement Japanese people usually:

• Fight

• Ignore each other

• Apologize

• Cry

• Apologies are important in Japan for both the person who is wrong and their victim (person they were wrong to)

• Apologizing keeps people from holding anger and sadness and frees the wrong from their guilt

• Japanese people do not wait to apologize, they do it easily.

• Japanese people accept appologies and are forgiving

• In 1989 Japanese schools added a moral and behavioral education program

• These moral lessons were introduced through all school activities and programs

• One hour each week is dedicated to a special program on morals

Their program focuses on:

• Working hard and mastering all work'

• Dealing with people truthfully and honestly and Love of Truth

• Respect of personal freedom

• Discipline and working to improve your strengths

• Modesty and acceptance of other people's opinions

• Gentleness and respect especially towards the elderly (old people)

• Dealing with people politely and being faithful in your friendships

Open Ended

Do you think this is a good program? Why or why not?

Open Ended

What are some similarities between Japan's moral education program and ours?

Open Ended

What Morals does Islam teach you?

Poll

How moral are you? Do you follow all of these moral rules?

• Yes I do always

• I follow most of these rules all of the time

• I follow some of these rules

• I do not follow these rules

As you go forward in the week remember to follow the moral rules to be a good person, son or daughter, friend and citizen of the country/ world