Puerto Princesa is the capital of Palawan in the Philippines. Something that really stood out for me in the Philippines was the genuine kindness of everyone I met. My Educational Assistant from the previous school year is from the Philippines, and she has a lot of family still over there. I agreed to drop some things off to her family while I was over there, and we arranged to meet up. Her sister and family were so welcoming and did so much for my friend and I, far beyond any expectations I had. I instantly felt at home and welcomed in. This kindness wasn't just extended to me by the people I had connections with, the people I met were all so nice and willing to help.
I read the article "Transforming Moral Education by Martin (1987) and it made me reflective on how moral education is provided in school. Especially with visiting the Philippines where the culture is so welcoming and eager to help. How can we instill this thoughtfulness of others in our classrooms and students? Martin argues for the need of moral education in our classrooms, I am curious about intentional ways that we can provide this. Does moral education come primarily from home in the Philippines because that is the culture, or does it work hand in hand with schools? I don't know for sure, but I imagine that these positive habits are learned at home and then reinforced in a school setting. I would love to explore more what that looks like!
References:
Martin, J. R. (1987). Transforming Moral Education. Journal of Moral Education, 16(3), 204–213.
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