Ethical Reasoning, or moral reasoning, involves making decisions with careful consideration for others. Ethical reasoning requires the inclusion of empathy and appreciation for other beings in the decision-making process.
There are many opportunities for teaching Ethical Reasoning in the school setting. When teachers establish classroom rules and consequences with students, Ethical Reasoning can be taught. Making ethical decisions can be taught when teachers discuss behavior with students. Literature, social studies, and science offer many opportunities to teach ethical reasoning.
Ethical Reasoning is related to Evaluation through the skills they have in common. Ethical Reasoning and Evaluation involves making decisions, judging, and assessing. Ethical Reasoning, however, requires the inclusion of honesty and respect for others into the decision-making process.
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