The development of moral values in students of the Education Career

Abstract

The main objective of the study is to analyses the development of the inclusive pedagogical process in students of the Bachelor's Degree in Education, focusing on the formation of moral values, especially in those students who are beginning their educational career in the second semester. The aim is to understand how the internalization of these values impacts on the personal and professional development of future educators, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive education that transcends the mere transmission of academic knowledge. The methodology employed in the study was quantitative in approach, using a non-experimental design and a semi-structured questionnaire applied to a population of 111 students studying Education at the Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí. This questionnaire, organized on a Likert scale, made it possible to measure the perceptions and attitudes of the participants with respect to the teaching of moral values. The data were analyzed using tabulation and statistical software, which facilitated the identification of trends and patterns in the responses. The results revealed that 84.7% of respondents consider moral values education to be fundamental, and 72.1% believe that moral values can be taught effectively in the educational setting. The findings underline that the educational community recognizes the importance of integrating ethical values into the educational process, suggesting that institutions should adopt methodologies that promote ethical reflection and the practice of these values in the school environment. This will not only contribute to the holistic development of students, but will also foster the creation of responsible and committed citizens in their communities.