Planning and Implementation Practices of Preschool Teachers in Teaching and Learning Moral Education in National-Type Primary Schools

Abstract

Teachers play an important role in shaping high moral behavior among students through the practices of planning and implementation of teaching. The use of teaching methods and strategies as well as teaching aids, and the writing of teaching objectives are the teacher's preparation in planning for teaching and learning. Preparation in planning and implementation can increase the effectiveness of their teaching. A case study was conducted with the aim of exploring planning and implementation practices for teaching and learning Moral Education among preschool teachers in Malaysia. The data were obtained from interview and observation on four research participants as well as document analysis, and were analysed descriptively with the assistance of NVIVO 12. Results of this study identified five themes namely teaching methods, teaching strategies, teaching aids usage and teaching objectives writing and the obstacles in planning and implementation. It was discovered that preschool teachers implemented teaching according to the curriculum guidelines and were able to adapt according to their own understanding, write objectives clearly, and select teaching aids suitable for students. However, they have poor selection of teaching methods and strategies suitable for students due to lack of training regarding Moral Education, lack of teaching aids for preschool, and low level of student understanding. This study is beneficial as a guideline for preschool teachers for teaching to be more effective for students. Student behavior can be developed through effective planning and implementation practices by teachers in classrooms.