Moral education is an important part of Dewey's educational theory, which is unified in his moral theory education, hereinafter referred to as Dewey's moral education thought. It puts forward the theory of "learning by doing", attaches importance to the construction of school moral education environment, and school moral education should face life rather than be divorced from society and reality. Dewey's educational thought has certain enlightenment significance to moral education in contemporary primary and secondary schools in China.

First, an overview of Dewey's moral education thought

On the basis of criticizing the traditional moral education theory, Dewey constructed his own unique theoretical system of moral education, which mainly includes three aspects: personal moral composition, moral education purpose and moral education method.

Dewey believes that "personal wisdom", "emotional attitude" and "social practical ability" constitute the main factors of morality.

For moral education in schools, Dewey's core view is that "the purpose of education is to form personality". And in his educational works, he pointed out: "The most important thing in moral education is the relationship between human personality and society. Moral education is different from the education of textbook knowledge, and moral education has a deeper meaning. "

Second, the value function of Dewey's moral education thought

First of all, Dewey's moral education thought emphasizes rationalism and a small part of utilitarianism.

Secondly, Dewey's moral education thought subverts the traditional concept of separation of knowledge education and moral education.

In addition, Dewey first expounded the core position of learners in moral education.

Third, the enlightenment of moral education

1. Re-interpretation of "Morality"

2. Re-examination of "Moral Man"

3. "Moral consensus" and the rational positioning of value pluralism

If I were the principal:

I will conscientiously implement Dewey's moral education concept, modern pedagogy concept, and emphasize the education concept of discipline, rather than the separation of wisdom and morality. Moral education and subject education complement each other and are the best mode of educational integration. Emphasize the importance of cultivating learners' will and motivation and forming standardized behavioral ethics. Pay attention to the construction of school moral education environment, and school moral education should be living rather than divorced from society and reality.