Vygotsky and moral education: A response to and expansion of Tappan. Issue 1 (2nd January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lewis, Colin J.
• Is Part Of: Educational philosophy and theory. Volume 51:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 41
• Page End: 50
• Publication Date: 2019-01-02
• Subjects: Moral education -- moral development -- Vygotsky -- social constructivism -- moral psychology -- sociocultural tools; Education -- Philosophy -- Periodicals; Teaching -- Periodicals; Éducation; Philosophie de l'éducation; Théorie de l'éducation; Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); 370.1
• DOI: 10.1080/00131857.2018.1427576
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0013-1857

Abstract

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.