A new course by CBSE to train teachers in ethics

A new course by CBSE to train teachers in ethics

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is all set to launch a capacity building program for the teachers with the commencement of new academic 2019-20 session. The course will be conducted in a two-day workshop where teachers will be trained in ‘ethics and integrityʼ to create ‘ethical leaders of tomorrowʼ. The course is called ‘a trainer’s manual for educators’ integrity and ethics’ and includes topics ranging from cognitive dissonance, Kohlbergʼs stage of moral development along with what board calls ‘A-Z of Ethics’. “Academic curriculum is constantly updated to meet the increasing demands of a changing knowledge society. Yet, we pay far less attention to the habits that build ethical leaders,” said CBSE in its latest circular. During the training, teachers will be trained to teach students five points -- responsibility, respect, fairness, trustworthiness and honesty through “variety of historical topics and current events”. As of now, there are no quantifiable details in the curriculum but the board said “the new course’s “objective is to create an environment in which existingpractices and policies can be critically examined and students can besensitised.” During the training, teachers will be trained with the aid of role plays, anecdotes and approaching ethics and integrity through audiovisual media. After the completion of the training, teachers are expected to teach students through discussions on write-ups and articles by well-known thinkers such as Marilyn Price-Mitcheland -- the American psychologist, author, columnist and youth development expert.

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