CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -According to Kohlberg “Performing an act and doing something because others approves it", represents Conventional stage of morality as the reason for moral behavior of child during this stage is ‘gaining acceptance and avoiding censure by others’.

Detailed explanation-2: -Conventional morality is the second stage of moral development, and is characterized by an acceptance of social rules concerning right and wrong. At the conventional level (most adolescents and adults), we begin to internalize the moral standards of valued adult role models.

Detailed explanation-3: -At stage four, the person acknowledges the importance of social norms or laws and wants to be a good member of the group or society. A good decision is one that gains the approval of others or one that complies with the law. This he called conventional morality, people care about the effect of their actions on others.

Detailed explanation-4: -Level 3: Postconventional or principled level At the postconventional level, the individual moves beyond the perspective of his or her own society. Morality is defined in terms of abstract principles and values that apply to all situations and societies.

Detailed explanation-5: -The conventional level is the second stage and occurs during adolescence and adulthood. During this stage individuals begin to develop personal moral codes by internalizing the rules of adult role models. There is no questioning of these norms and rules during this stage, they are adopted and not critiqued.