Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6850824 | Teaching and Teacher Education | 2016 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
This paper considers the role of the teacher in relation to moral education in Catholic schools in Australia and Ireland. Literature pertaining to faith-based schooling, the moral role of the teacher and moral education across the curriculum in both countries is outlined. The paper draws on a small-scale study involving a survey with 154 respondents and individual interviews with nine teachers. Some interesting country differences emerged that are indicative of cultural settings. These include pedagogical practices, the nature of teacher-student relationships and levels of awareness of schools' founding charisms. Some implications for moral education in faith-based schools are identified.
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Authors
J. Gleeson, J. O'Flaherty,