What are the methods of traditional Chinese moral education

Ancient educators proposed many methods of moral education. These methods and techniques still shine with life today. To summarize, these methods of moral education include the following:

1. Inspiration and induction method

Confucius said: "not angry, not speak, not want not to send out, lifting ~ not to the three corners of the counter. It is not repeated". Meaning is good at seizing the "indignation", "sentimental" moment to enlightenment. One of the most prominent manifestations of inspiration and inducement is "good guidance". Confucius' favorite disciple, Yan Yuan, according to his own personal experience, said: "I am good at seducing people, I am good at seducing people, I am good at writing, I am good at rituals. I can't stop." That is to say, we should gradually form moral awareness, cultivate moral feelings. Firm moral conviction, and put into moral practice, so as to develop moral habits.

2. The method of teaching according to the material

The philosophers were very good at applying the method of teaching according to the material to different individuals. The philosophers were very good at using praise and criticism to show the same way of moral education. For example, in the Analects of Confucius. Confucius praised Yan Yuan in this way: "back also good to learn", "back also not stupid", "virtuous. Back also"; and for Zi Lu. Because of its nature of hyper straight. And proud and arrogant. It is very easy to act rashly, so Confucius used to criticize the way to teach him.

3. Lead by example

Confucius in the moral education not only attaches importance to "teaching by words". More importantly, he emphasized "teaching by example". He was in the long-term practice of moral education, exemplary, at all times and everywhere to their noble moral character to the students demonstration, to their own sincere and open personality charm of the students. He was y honored and worshipped by his disciples and descendants. Zi Lu asked the gentleman. Zi U: "Cultivate yourself with respect." Said: "Such as this only?" Ri: "Cultivate yourself to be at peace." "Is that all there is to it?" Day: "Cultivate yourself to be at peace with the people."

4. Cultivating the Heart and Moral Education Method

According to the Confucian view of morality. The ultimate goal of moral education is to open up the mind and virtues of goodness. To do this, it is necessary to cultivate morality through the mind. "To walk the path and have gain for the heart is called virtue. If you have gained it, you have gained it. Then cultivation is also cultivated in the heart." In terms of specific methods, ancient scholars have put forward such as the law of widowhood, awakening the conscience of self-cultivation of virtue, cultivating a sense of shame, prudence and solitude, sincerity and respect for the law and return to the truth, etc., the purpose of which is to require people to cultivate the heart of moral education to achieve the highest state of goodness.