The relationship between Ethics and Education is a difficult one because, on the one hand you have young impressionable students without an established moral code, and on the other hand you have teachers who have already formed their moral code.
Teachers have a great responsibility. They must be cognisant of the fact that students are immature with regards morality and social virtues.
Parents are equally responsible for this development within young people.
Teachers must guide students through the process of understanding what moral values are as well as social virtues. This must also be done without contradiction.
Teachers must therefore deliver lessons based on provable facts. Let the students then analyse the lesson and discuss their thoughts.
Teachers must not teach children using unprovable personal opinions.
The bureaucratic state system of education seems inefficient and designed to level-out the skill level of all students, ultimately resulting in mediocrity.
There are systems of education which are aimed at the development of a child's cognitive faculty. Childhood development based on spontaneity and freedom of choice. They are examples of an educational method which prioritises and develops a students ability to think.
Simply teach using moral values like: honesty, integrity, justice, pride and rational thought.
Ensure children understand basic terms like reason, pride, justice, honesty, kindness, respect, and fairness.
Use stories, fables, and parables that convey moral lessons.
Children learn by observing adults, so consistently demonstrate moral behaviours that you know they will need.
Engage children in role-playing activities where they practice how to feel proud of their actions.
Show objective habits that reflect social virtues such as no lying, no hurting others, and being respectful.
Acknowledge and reward positive behaviours.
Present moral dilemmas and discuss possible solutions.
Encourage children to ask questions and to think clearly about issues.