Author(s)

Yun Zeng ^1,2, Haiyue Li ²

Affiliation(s)

¹ Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730050, China
² Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730070, China

Corresponding Author

Yun Zeng

ABSTRACT

Morality represents the conceptual and normative framework that individuals develop regarding ethical distinctions and virtuous conduct within the realm of societal production and existence. Law, on the other hand, constitutes the social standard established by the state and enforced through coercive measures. The pursuit of modernizing the national governance system and its capacity necessitates a convergence of moral governance and the rule of law, wherein the amalgamation of intrinsic moral principles and extrinsic legal regulations becomes imperative. Moral education and rule of law education are intrinsically intertwined, mutually reinforcing each other not only in terms of educational objectives and outcomes but also in their underlying value systems. The divergence between the two primarily manifests in the realms of educational content and pedagogical approaches. As a specialized discipline aimed at cultivating moral and legal consciousness among students, the course titled "Morality and the Rule of Law" should, in the context of educational practice, be rooted in the philosophy of "reconnecting with students' lived experiences". Teaching should be organized by drawing upon students' personal encounters and essential life lessons. Students should be encouraged to develop a comprehensive understanding of this interdisciplinary course, actively engaging with various facets of national politics, economics, society, and jurisprudence. The cultivation of a profound belief in the legal system and the nurturing of a heightened awareness of regulatory frameworks ought to be central to the pedagogy, ensuring that moral and legal education becomes an integral part of students' daily lives. This approach will instill a sense of reverence and trust in the legal apparatus, thereby fostering a voluntary commitment to upholding the principles of law.

KEYWORDS

Ideological and political theory course, governance through morality and rule of law, moral education, rule of law education

CITE THIS PAPER

Yun Zeng, Haiyue Li, An Exploration of Moral Education and Rule of Law Education in the Course of Ideological and Political Theory. Advances in Educational Technology and Psychology (2023) Vol. 7: 19-23. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/aetp.2023.071004.

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