he purpose of this exercise is to have you consider the role of schools in developing morality in students. Beginning with John Dewey’s “hidden curriculum” and including Kohlberg’s acknowledgement of the importance of the moral atmosphere of the school, developmentalists have recognized school-taught morality as an important cognitive issue.
Describe the moral atmosphere of your junior high and high school. Were there any overt attempts made to teach morality and encourage students to develop their values? If so, what were they? If not, do you think there should have been? Do you think it could have had a positive effect on the students with whom you went to school? Do you think this is even an area that schools should be involved in, or is it most appropriate to leave it to parents?
