Part 2

Letitia Ouyang

Dr. William Rosales

SOC 004

04 Febuary 2025

Homework #2

Final Interview Guide

By now you should have drafted and revised 8-10 open-ended questions to help prepare for

your 20-30-minute semi-structured interview. You should also have prepared at least 2

follow-up questions for each open-ended question. Please insert this information into the

template below.

Research Question: How do teachers influence the moral development of children in early

childhood education?

Case ID: 03262003

Pseudonym: Stephanie

Location: East Los Angeles College Library

Date: 02/04/2025

The Role of Teachers in Shaping Moral Development in Early Childhood

Semi-Structured Interview

Informed Consent:

Thank you for agreeing to consider participation in this study. This project examines how

teachers contribute to the moral development of young children. You were chosen to

participate because you are over the age of 18 and are capable of speaking on the topic.

Please know that your participation in the study is entirely voluntary. You are free to refuse to

participate or answer a question at any time. There is no right or wrong answer. You are also

free to withdraw from the study at any time. The only known benefit to your participation is

assisting me and helping advance knowledge. There is no known penalty to your participation

other than your time and possible discomfort while addressing certain questions. If you

consent to being audio recorded I will delete the audio files immediately after transcription. I

will not record your name or retain your identifying information on any transcripts. Your

personal information and findings from the interview will not be made public. Transcripts

and findings will be made available only to me, my classmates, and my professor, Dr.

William E. Rosales([email protected]).

Before we begin, do you have any questions?

If you decide to participate, your completion of the research procedures indicates your

consent, but before we begin I would also like to ask two questions:

1) Do you consent to being interviewed? Yes No

2) Do you consent to being audio recorded during your interview? Yes No

Thank you. The interview should take around 30 minutes. I will ask some questions about

experiences and observations and others about our thoughts, attitudes, and opinions. It is

important that I obtain accurate information and as much information as possible. Please

share stories and give examples whenever you can. I will help you along if you feel stuck.

Remember there’s no right or wrong answer.

Any questions?

Great! Let’s get started.

1. In what ways do you believe teachers contribute to the moral development of

young children?

a. Can you share an example of a situation where a teacher influenced a child's moral

behavior?

b. How do teachers reinforce positive moral behavior in the classroom?

c. What strategies do you use to address moral dilemmas in young children?

2. What role does curriculum and classroom activities play in teaching moral

values to children?

a. Are there specific activities or lessons that you use to promote moral development?

b. How do you incorporate social-emotional learning in your teaching?

c. What challenges do you face when trying to integrate moral education into the

curriculum?

3. How do teachers model moral behavior for young children?

a. Can you provide an example of a time when you intentionally demonstrated a moral

lesson?

b. How important do you think a teacher’s behavior is in shaping a child's moral values?

c. How do you address inconsistencies between what is taught and what children

observe outside of school?

4. What impact do external factors (e.g., family, culture, media) have on children's

moral development, and how do teachers navigate these influences?

a. How do you ensure that moral lessons align with diverse family values?

b. Have you encountered conflicts between classroom moral teachings and students'

home environments? How did you handle them?

c. What role do discussions about media and society play in your approach to moral

education?

5. How do teachers address moral conflicts among students in early childhood

settings?

a. Can you describe a time when you helped resolve a moral conflict between students?

b. What techniques do you use to teach children about fairness, respect, and empathy?

c. How do you involve students in conflict resolution and moral decision-making?

6. What support or training do teachers receive to help foster moral development

in children?

a. Have you received any professional development related to moral education?

b. What resources do you think would better support teachers in this area?

c. What advice would you give to new teachers about integrating moral development

into their teaching?

7. How do teachers assess moral development in young children?

a. Do you use any formal or informal methods to evaluate moral growth?

b. How do you determine if children are internalizing the moral lessons taught in class?

c. What signs do you look for to assess moral maturity in early childhood?

8. What future improvements do you think could be made to strengthen the role of

teachers in fostering moral development?

a. What changes would you suggest in teacher training programs to enhance moral

education?

b. How do you think schools can better support teachers in this role?

c. If you could implement one new initiative to support moral education, what would it

be?

Great! That’s the conclusion of the interview. Thank you for your time and I wish you the

best of luck. If you have any questions you may contact me via email at

[email protected].