The Utilization of Narrative in Teaching of Moral Education in the Kindergartens

The article reports on research into the use of storytelling (narratives) by kindergarten teachers in educating and learning of moral education. The study raised the question: Why do kindergarten teachers use narratives in teaching and learning of moral education for preschool children? The study took place at. A total of 15 teachers were selected based on a targeted sample. Participants were selected for their sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of their experiences. The kindergartens were chosen for their use of storytelling in teaching. Primary data collection was carried out through semi-structured in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Additional data was collected through observation and document analysis. The topics were derived from the coding and categorization of interview transcripts and document analysis. The results highlighted three reasons why teachers use narratives in teaching and learning: they believe storytelling inspires children to behave prosaically; they believe that storytelling motivates children to have good characters; and they believe storytelling can hell to improve children’s language communication manner and skills. The study has summarized that, teachers play an important role in the success of moral education in kindergartens, and the quality of moral education through the use of narratives can be improved by improving teachers' understanding of moral education and the goals of moral education in the curriculum.