Prospects of Morality-Based Education in the 21st Century

Ildus Rafikov; Elmira Akhmetova; Osman Erdem Yapar

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Prospects of Morality-Based Education in the 21st Century

Authors:

Ildus Rafikov | Elmira Akhmetova | Osman Erdem Yapar

Publisher:

University of Management and Technology (UMT)

Journal:

Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization Vol.11 Issue 1, pp.1-21

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2021

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001947428

pISSN:

2075-0943

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Abstract:

 This article proposes to re-focus education towards morality and universal values, which have always been the traditional aim of education. This paper is designed using a qualitative research method applying content analysis to textual and video materials from a historical and contemporary perspectives. The paper demonstrates morality problems of the current mainstream education systems and how alternative systems are better equipped to inculcate values. It is observed that trans-disciplinary, problem-based and religious education helps build stronger ethical foundation in students regardless of their geographical location or income levels. The article proposes for schools and universities to include community engagement programmes in their curricula, support religious communities through special programmes, and promote values education at all levels not through academic subjects but through studies, research and development of real-life application of ethics at local and international levels. The paper adds value to existing research on ethics and values-based education and calls for further research in the field of education. It is also relevant to policy makers and researchers in public policy disciplines.morality-based education, trans-disciplinary approach, holistic education, universal values, ethics, alternative education. Key words: morality-based education, trans-disciplinary approach, holistic education, universal values, ethics, alternative education.

Article Details

Prospects of Morality-Based Education in the 21st Century

Authors: Ildus Rafikov | Elmira Akhmetova | Osman Erdem Yapar

Publisher: University of Management and Technology (UMT)

Journal: Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization Vol.11 Issue 1, pp.1-21

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2021

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001947428

pISSN: 2075-0943

morality-based education

trans-disciplinary approach

holistic education

universal values

ethics

alternative education

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Authors:

Ildus Rafikov | Elmira Akhmetova | Osman Erdem Yapar

Publisher:

University of Management and Technology (UMT)

Journal:

Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization Vol.11 Issue 1, pp.1-21

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2021

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001947428

pISSN:

2075-0943