The Parents of Students in Your Fifth-Grade Class Want You

question 31

Multiple Choice

The parents of students in your fifth-grade class want you to include moral issues in your classroom curriculum.A few who have read Kohlberg's theory of moral development want you to help the students progress to postconventional moral reasoning.You should reply by pointing out that:

• A)there is nothing you can do to promote moral development before students reach adolescence.
• B)this is a good idea because postconventional reasoning will promote abstract thought.
• C)research studies indicate that most students have already reached the postconventional level by fifth grade.
• D)postconventional reasoning is an unrealistic goal for fifth graders.

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Definitions:

Poverty

A condition where individuals or communities lack the financial resources to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare.

Powerlessness

A state of feeling unable to control or influence events or outcomes.

Stressors

Events or conditions in one's environment that cause stress.

Social Support

The assistance and comfort received from friends, family, and others, which can be emotional, informational, or practical.