The Moral Dimensions of Teaching  

The David O. McKay School of Education adheres to the Moral Dimensions of Teaching as a foundation for teaching, scholarship, and service. Listed below are the Moral Dimensions, as outlined by Kenneth Sirotnik.

Enculturating the young in a social and political democracy
Foster in the nation’s young the skills, dispositions, and knowledge necessary for effective participation in a social and political democracy

Providing access to knowledge for all children and youth
Ensure that the young have access to those understandings and skills required for satisfying and responsible lives

Practicing a nurturing pedagogy (the art and science of teaching)
Develop educators who nurture the learning and well-being of every student

Ensuring responsible stewardship of schools
Ensure educators’ competence in and commitment to serving as stewards of schools

Sirotnik, K. A.  (2001).  Renewing schools & teacher education: An odyssey in educational change.  Washington, D. C.: AACTE Publication, p. 28. Program folder.  Institute for Educational Inquiry, Seattle, WA., April, 2003.