Moral Dimensions of Teaching

Cary Buzzelli and Bill Johnson reinvigorate the enduring question: What is the place of morality in the classroom? Departing from notions of a morality that can only be abstract and absolute, these authors ground their investigation in analyses of actual teacher-student interactions. This approach illuminates the ways in which language, power and culture impact "the moral" in teaching. Buzzelli and Johnson's study addresses a wide range of moral issues in various classroom contexts. Its practical and diverse examples make it a valuable resource for teachers and teacher development programs. 1. Introduction 2. The Morality of Discourse: Examining the Language of Teaching and Learning 3. Morality and Power in the Classroom 4. Participation, Representation, and Identification: Culture and Morality in Classrooms 5. Moral Contact, Teacher Education, and Teacher Development