ethics education

Character education is an important foundation for preparing preservice teachers. However, the internalization of moral values does not necessarily entail the ability to make ethical decisions in professional practice. This article aims to synthesize the conceptual relationships among character education, moral development, professional identity, and professional ethics among preservice teachers and formulate a framework for strengthening teacher education. The study employed an integrative literature review involving targeted searches for major theoretical works and scholarly articles on character education, moral reasoning, teachers’ professional ethics, and preservice teacher education. The literature was analyzed thematically by comparing theoretical foundations, research contexts, findings, and pedagogical implications. The synthesis indicates that the transition from personal character to professional ethics is a nonlinear process integrating five mechanisms: recognition of values and moral sensitivity, role modeling, reasoning through ethical dilemmas, guided reflection during field placements, and an institutional culture consistent with ethical values. The synthesis also identifies a gap between ethical knowledge and the ability to apply moral concepts explicitly when considering conflicts between values. These findings underscore the need for ethics education that connects an understanding of norms with reasoning practice and reflection on professional experiences. This article proposes a Character–Professional Ethics Transition Model linking value internalization, moral reasoning, professional identity formation, and accountable ethical action. In practical terms, the framework may guide the integration of learning based on ethical dilemmas, reflection on field placements, and the strengthening of institutional culture into preservice teacher education. The proposed model requires empirical testing, particularly through longitudinal research in Indonesian teacher education contexts.

This article examines ethics education in schools in the light of three converging processes: the expansion of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), human rights education, and the growing importance of digital environments in everyday life. It argues that Ethics Education goes beyond the transmission of values and involves issues of justice, participation, care, and recognition. Drawing on recent literature, the article analyzes both the contributions and tensions surrounding CSE as well as the challenges posed by digital citizenship. It concludes that schools currently require a broader political-pedagogical horizon to address these issues in an integrated manner.

This study aimed to develop an Islamic Theology and Ethics learning module for Islamic Junior High Schools (Madrasah Tsanawiyah, MTs) based on tazkiyatun nafs (purification of the soul) for prospective Islamic Religious Education (IRE) teachers using the ADDIE development model. The research employed a research and development approach comprising five stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The participants were 22 prospective IRE teachers enrolled in the Islamic Religious Education Materials for MTs course at STAI Al-Hamidiyah Bangkalan during the 2025/2026 academic year. Data were collected through expert validation forms, student response questionnaires, student reflections, observations, and documentation. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively using percentages, while qualitative data were analyzed through data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The validation results indicated that the module achieved feasibility scores of 91.00% from the subject matter expert and 89.00% from the instructional media expert, yielding an overall average of 90.00%, categorized as highly feasible. Student responses reached 83.18% (366 out of 440), indicating very positive responses. The practical examples received the highest score (86.36%), while the clarity and systematic presentation of the material received the lowest score (80.00%). Student reflections highlighted muhasabah (self-reflection), emotional regulation, moral awareness, and teacher role modeling as meaningful learning experiences. The module offers a contextual learning resource that integrates spiritual purification into Islamic Theology and Ethics education. However, the findings are limited to module feasibility and participants' perceptions and do not establish improvements in pedagogical competence or learning effectiveness. Future research should examine the module's effectiveness using larger samples and structured learning outcome assessments.

Introduction Legal and Ethical Business (LEB) curricula in higher education (HE) are traditionally taught through lectures and subsequently assessed via invigilated examinations. These methods have been shown to result in suboptimal student engagement, with challenges to students inculcating the desired theoretical knowledge. Studies have shown that authentic assessment (AA) offers a viable alternative towards enhancement of student learning, engagement, and skill development while maintaining academic integrity. This study proposes an authentic assessment practical framework for LEB. The proposed framework may support the adoption of AA in LEB curricula and in turn have a positive impact on student learning in higher education. Methods A systematic literature review (SLR) was employed to identify, evaluate, and synthesise existing research on the topic. The review followed a structured search, screening and categorisation process to develop the proposed evidence-informed framework for AA. Results A structured framework is proposed for implementing AA in Legal and Ethical Business curricula, comprising of five key processes: (1) selecting appropriate AA forms; (2) aligning AA characteristics with the chosen assessment design; (3) incorporating the anticipated impacts of AA; (4) implementing the designed AA within the curricula; and (5) evaluating its effectiveness. Discussion The proposed framework informed by the SLR and pedagogical experience of the author, aims to guide educators in adopting AA practices that are context-specific, pedagogically-sound, and aligned with learning outcomes. It offers a scaffolded framework for LEB curricula so that it can be structured across key dimensions of authenticity including real-world complexity, core knowledge and skills, as well as meaningful application in the contextual learning environment. It also offers potential applicability to other regulatory curricula in business education and other disciplines with similar learning outcomes. It may support institutions in upholding the necessity for continuous quality enhancement including innovation in teaching, learning and assessment, thereby enhancing the overall student learning experience.

مقدمه: برنامه‌های درسی حقوقی و اخلاقی کسب‌وکار (LEB) در آموزش عالی به طور سنتی از طریق سخنرانی تدریس و سپس از طریق آزمون‌های نظارت‌شده ارزیابی می‌شوند. پژوهش‌ها نشان داده‌اند که این روش‌ها منجر به مشارکت کمتر دانشجویان شده و دانشجویان در درونی‌سازی دانش نظری مطلوب با چالش‌هایی مواجه می‌شوند. مطالعات نشان داده‌اند که ارزیابی اصیل (AA) جایگزینی مناسب برای ارتقاء یادگیری، مشارکت و توسعه مهارت‌های دانشجویان است و در عین حال یکپارچگی علمی را حفظ می‌کند. این مطالعه چارچوب عملی ارزیابی اصیل را برای LEB پیشنهاد می‌کند. چارچوب پیشنهادی می‌تواند از پذیرش AA در برنامه‌های درسی LEB حمایت کند و در نتیجه تأثیر مثبتی بر یادگیری دانشجویان در آموزش عالی داشته باشد. روش‌ها: مرور نظام‌مند ادبیات (SLR) برای شناسایی، ارزیابی و ترکیب پژوهش‌های موجود در این حوزه به کار گرفته شد. این مرور با یک فرایند جستجوی ساختاریافته، غربالگری و دسته‌بندی به منظور توسعه چارچوب مبتنی بر شواهد برای AA دنبال شد. نتایج: چارچوبی ساختاریافته برای اجرای AA در برنامه‌های درسی حقوقی و اخلاقی کسب‌وکار پیشنهاد شده است که شامل پنج فرایند کلیدی است: (۱) انتخاب اشکال مناسب AA؛ (۲) همسویی ویژگی‌های AA با طراحی ارزیابی انتخاب‌شده؛ (۳) گنجاندن تأثیرات مورد انتظار AA؛ (۴) اجرای AA طراحی‌شده در برنامه درسی؛ و (۵) ارزیابی اثربخشی آن. بحث: چارچوب پیشنهادی که مبتنی بر SLR و تجربه آموزشی نویسنده است، با هدف راهنمایی مدرسان در پذیرش شیوه‌های AA که متناسب با زمینه، از نظر آموزشی معتبر و همسو با نتایج یادگیری هستند، ارائه شده است. این چارچوب ساختاریافته برای برنامه‌های درسی LEB ارائه می‌دهد تا بتوان آن را در ابعاد کلیدی اصالت از جمله پیچیدگی دنیای واقعی، دانش و مهارت‌های اصلی و همچنین کاربرد معنادار در محیط یادگیری زمینه‌ای ساختاربندی کرد. همچنین قابلیت کاربرد بالقوه در سایر برنامه‌های درسی مقرراتی در آموزش کسب‌وکار و سایر رشته‌ها با نتایج یادگیری مشابه را دارد. این چارچوب می‌تواند از مؤسسات در حفظ ضرورت ارتقای مستمر کیفیت از جمله نوآوری در تدریس، یادگیری و ارزیابی حمایت کند و در نتیجه تجربه کلی یادگیری دانشجویان را ارتقاء دهد.