The Reflection of Distance Education on Moral Values on Elementary School Students

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the reflection of distance education on moral values on elementary school students. The study was conducted by using the historical analysis method that was based on interpreting the past. The study population and sample consisted of previous studies, research and journal articles that were related to the study being discussed. The results were produced to reveal that distance education based on moral values granted the students to obtain ethics, opinions, empathy, kindness, and attention which helped them to become affluent and principled citizens; besides being valuable members in their society; values and ethical education enabled students to become honest, virtuous, and compassionate. Lastly, the study recommended that social, religious, and moral traditions should be a part of school culture, and teachers should be role models for young children. Also, the teachers should be ready to encounter moral questions and encourage students to ask difficult moral questions of their interest. Besides, observing learners‟ interaction to conform to the excellent moral behaviors advocated by Islam.