CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The child/individual becomes aware of the wider rules of society, so judgments concern obeying the rules in order to uphold the law and to avoid guilt.

Detailed explanation-2: -Level 1. Preconventional morality is the earliest period of moral development. It lasts until around the age of 9. At this age, children’s decisions are primarily shaped by the expectations of adults and the consequences of breaking the rules.

Detailed explanation-3: -Level 2: Conventional level At the conventional level, conformity to social rules remains important to the individual. However, the emphasis shifts from self-interest to relationships with other people and social systems.

Detailed explanation-4: -Preconventional morality – young children under the age of 9 The first stage highlights the self-interest of children in their decision making as they seek to avoid punishment at all costs.

Detailed explanation-5: -Preconventional Moral Reasoning According to Kohlberg, children early in their middle childhood stage of development will typically display “Preconventional” moral reasoning. Children displaying preconventional moral reasoning have internalized basic culturally prescribed rules governing right and wrong behavior.