Third Graders' Perceptions on Moral Behaviour on Bullying If They Had the Infinite Powers of Superhero Defenders
Joint Authors
Johansson, Juha
Hannula, Markku S.
Source
Education Research International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-08-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Bullying is a serious moral concern affecting the victim's welfare and achievement in school.
Lately, research on bullying phenomenon has led to successful procedures in which passive bystanders are asked to become defenders of the victims of bullying.
This case study explores children's perceptions on moral behaviour on bullying and, moreover, what type of moral voice they would express if they had the infinite powers and means of superhero defenders.
Children created masks, posters, and flags for ideal superheroes and described their personalities.
In addition, they drew comic strips about the skills they wish to teach new hero students in superhero school.
The results indicate that children's moral voices can be divided primarily into justice and care.
In addition, some expressed also the dark voice of the vigilante.
Findings suggest that superheroes offer one tool for educators and children to ponder about the role of defenders for the victims of bullying.
The topic focuses on the core of school life, relationships between pupils, and their moral development.
Sixteen third grade children (aged 9-10) from a primary school in Finland took part in the study.
The results for two of the children are presented in detail as the basis for discussion.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Johansson, Juha& Hannula, Markku S.. 2012. Third Graders' Perceptions on Moral Behaviour on Bullying If They Had the Infinite Powers of Superhero Defenders. Education Research International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-458054
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Johansson, Juha& Hannula, Markku S.. Third Graders' Perceptions on Moral Behaviour on Bullying If They Had the Infinite Powers of Superhero Defenders. Education Research International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-458054
American Medical Association (AMA)
Johansson, Juha& Hannula, Markku S.. Third Graders' Perceptions on Moral Behaviour on Bullying If They Had the Infinite Powers of Superhero Defenders. Education Research International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-458054
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-458054