The human inclination to ask whether our actions are morally just or to question whether the systems in our society function ethically motivates us toward creating more just and equitable learning environments—toward creating what the PI Framework describes as “change for the good of humanity.” This article published by Psychology Today provides a brief introduction to ethics and morality and is accompanied by a fascinating reading list, featuring articles ranging from the psychological basis for morality, the morality of animals, and moral development in human beings.
Toolkit Library/
Ethics and morality
Making connections:
Principled Innovation asks us to work with others and recognize the limits of our own knowledge so that we can better understand and tackle the complex issues our communities face.
Values sort
Tool
30 minutes
By: Principled Innovation® (PI)
The art of deliberation
Article
10 minutes
By: ASCD, Walter Parker
An upward spiral between gratitude and humility
Article
15 minutes
By: Elliott Kruse et al.
Managing difficult classroom discussions
Tool
180 minutes
By: Indiana University
Tackling wicked problems through deliberative engagement
Article
10 minutes
By: Center for Public Deliberation at Colorado State University