Chapter 11 The Moral Matters of Teaching: A Finnish Perspective

Abstract

This chapter provides a synthesis of the literature having to do with the moral matters of teaching. It is organized around three themes: (a) teacher’s professional ethics and values, (b) teacher’s moral sensitivity, action, and judgment, and (c) school ethos and community. Each theme is first dealt with separately. Then, the themes are related to one another to show the interconnectedness between and among them. Exemplars in this work are drawn from the authors’ and others’ substantial body of research conducted in Finland. The research findings, however, have an applicability that extends beyond national borders. The intent of this work is to stimulate discussion and to advance what is known about the moral nature of teaching through using a range of research methods and conducting studies in live school settings.

Citation

Tirri, K., Toom, A. and Husu, J. (2013), "Chapter 11 The Moral Matters of Teaching: A Finnish Perspective", Craig, C.J., Meijer, P.C. and Broeckmans, J. (Ed.) From Teacher Thinking to Teachers and Teaching: The Evolution of a Research Community (Advances in Research on Teaching, Vol. 19), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 223-239. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1479-3687(2013)0000019014