Moral Education & Artistic Learning

Summary of Pourbabaei et al. (2022)

Background & Existing Knowledge

Moral education in curricula is often viewed through traditional, knowledge-based approaches. There is a need to identify the components that affect moral education, particularly by emphasizing the role of artistic education, which can provide a more holistic and sensory-rich learning experience.

New Insights from This Study

✔ This research identifies the key components affecting moral education in curricula, with a specific emphasis on artistic education.

✔ It highlights how artistic education can facilitate a deeper understanding of moral values through the cultivation of senses and aesthetic appreciation.

✔ The study, conducted as a case study, provides a framework for integrating artistic education as a core component of a comprehensive moral curriculum.

Practical Applications: How Educators Can Use This Research

Course Design

📌 Integrate artistic activities, such as drawing and sculpting, into the moral education curriculum.
📌 Design lessons that encourage students to explore moral concepts and dilemmas through creative and expressive art forms.

Evaluation Tools

📌 Assess students' moral development by evaluating their creative projects and artistic expressions.

📌 Develop rubrics that measure both artistic skill and the depth of moral understanding demonstrated in a piece of art.

Instructional Support

📌 Train teachers on how to use art as a pedagogical tool for moral education.

📌 Provide resources and examples of art projects that are specifically designed to address moral and ethical themes.

Conclusion

This study provides a compelling case for the integration of artistic education into moral curricula, demonstrating that a multi-sensory and creative approach can significantly enhance the effectiveness of moral education.

Key Words

Moral education, Artistic education, Curricula, Values, Case study

Reference Pourbabaei, A., Meymandi, Z. Z., Kamyabi, M., & Hajipour, N. (2022). Identifying the Components Affecting Moral Education in Curricula with an Emphasis on Artistic Education (Case Study: University of Applied Sciences). Journal of Islamic Life Style Centered on Health, 6(1), 839–856.

Suggested Citation

Ross, E. M., & Malar, D. B. J. (2025). Moral Education & Artistic Learning. Excellent Educator, 2(17), 5.