Moral and Ethical Development

A student decides to return the extra change a cashier accidentally gave her because she feels it’s the right thing to do.

• Moral

• Ethical

A teacher avoids giving special treatment to relatives in class because it violates the school’s code of conduct.

• Moral

• Ethical

A principal ensures all teachers give grades fairly and follow the school grading policy.

• Moral

• Ethical

A class president reports a cheating incident to uphold the school’s academic integrity policy.

• Moral

• Ethical

A student apologizes to a classmate after teasing them, realizing it hurt their feelings.

• Moral

• Ethical

A teacher keeps student records confidential and does not share them without permission.

• Moral

• Ethical

A school guidance counselor avoids favoritism and treats all students equally, as required by professional ethics.

• Moral

• Ethical

A player refuses to argue with the referee after a bad call, believing that respecting officials shows good character.

• Moral

• Ethical

A team captain chooses to apologize publicly for unsportsmanlike behavior, guided by personal conscience.

• Moral

• Ethical

A coach decides to bench a star player caught breaking school rules, following the athletic code of discipline.

• Moral

• Ethical