Vygotsky and moral education: A response to and expansion of Tappan |
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| Authors: | Colin J Lewis |
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| Institution: | Department of Philosophy, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO, USA |
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| Abstract: | Despite increasing studies and applications of Vygotsky’s theory of learning and development, little has been written connecting Vygotsky specifically to moral education. The most comprehensive attempt at formulating such an account is given by Mark Tappan. I critically evaluate Tappan’s account before raising several problems for his approach. I then offer suggestions for resolving these issues by turning to research in socialization theory and recommending additional sociocultural artifacts that can supplement moral education. |
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| Keywords: | Moral education moral development Vygotsky social constructivism moral psychology sociocultural tools |
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