Moral Education in High Schools

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  • 高等学校における道徳教育
  • 高等学校における道徳教育--校長講話から
  • コウトウ ガッコウ ニ オケル ドウトク キョウイク コウチョウ コウワ カラ
  • ─校長講話から─
  • ─from Lecture of Principal─

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 According to the Ordinance for Enforcement of the School Education Act, “Morals ” are included in the curriculum of elementary and junior high schools, but not in that of high schools. However, the official educational guidelines for high schools clearly state that “moral education” shall be “conducted throughout educational activities of schools.“ In addition, a “moral course ” is set up in elementary and junior high schools for the promotion of moral education, and its objectives are stated as; “To nurture practical moral ability” and “To cultivate practical moral ability.” Practical ability is also focused on these objectives. 　　　　　<br>   In high schools, there is no “moral course” but, what is essential in order to promote “moral education” are systematic efforts that succeed and deepen the major points and contents of “moral course” in elementary and junior high schools and that integrate all three domains of high school curriculum namely ‘individual subjects’ , ‘hours for comprehensive studies’ and ‘extracurricular activities’ . ‘Hours for comprehensive studies’ and ‘extracurricular activities’ are generally planned by curriculum coordinators and guidance counselors, respectively, on an annual basis and the plans incorporate volunteer activities, learning through experience and lectures. In addition, guidance is often primarily conducted by teachers in charge of their own classes. 　　　　　<br>   Though principals directly instruct students only on limited occasions, they have a number of opportunities to address all the students through lectures. The important point in lectures for students is to take care of ‘worries and struggles’ specific to the developmental stages of students. Also, it is important that students can explore their own issues and objectives, deepen their thoughts, realize their own growth and consequently understand human nature more deeply through a lecture. It is one of the important roles of principals in delivering appropriate lectures at various junctures of their schools. For the purpose of the above, an annual plan should be prepared in advance.

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