Identifying the Factors Affecting the Moral Literacy of Primary School Teachers from the Perspective of Exemplary Teachers in Ardabil
Akhlāq-i zīstī i.e., Bioethics Journal,
Vol. 14 No. 39 (1403),
28 June 2024
,
Page 1-13
https://doi.org/10.22037/bioeth.v14i39.42515
Abstract
Background and Aim: The moral literacy of teachers is of paramount importance in the education of students, as it aids them in understanding and applying ethical values and principles, thus fostering the development of a responsible and ethically-minded generation. The aim of this study was to identify the factors affecting the moral literacy of primary school teachers from the perspective of exemplary teachers in Ardabil.
Methods: The method of this research was qualitative. The statistical population included all exemplary teachers in the city of Ardabil over a three-year period (from 2019 to 2021). The total number of these teachers was 85. A purposive sampling method was used for sample selection. The sample included 27 individuals from the statistical population, selected gradually until theoretical saturation was reached. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, and thematic analysis was used to analyze the interview texts.
Ethical Considerations: In compiling this research, ethical aspects, including preserving the originality of the texts, honesty, integrity, obtaining consent, and providing information, have been respected.
Results: Based on the findings, the main categories of moral literacy consisted of 16 categories, which represent three groups: causal factors (such as administrative affairs, school status, future perspective, communication, knowledge acquisition, existing norms and moral insight), intervention factors (Job status, organizational structure, management and psychological contracts) and contextual factors (age, gender, marital status, education level, religion, number of children, parents' education, spouse's education, service history, field of study, occupation, participation in social gatherings, exhibitions, educational classes and the location of urban and rural service).
Conclusion: The results of this study emphasize the importance of paying attention to the identified factors affecting the moral literacy of primary school teachers. They show that understanding and applying these factors can lead to an improvement in the educational and pedagogical quality in primary schools and, ultimately, reflect positively on the future of society.
- Ethical Literacy
- Professional Norms
- Exemplary Teachers
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