Classroom Play as a Tool in Developing Children’S Moral Standard: A Study of the Faithful Servant

Abstract

The use of classroom play as a tool for teaching and developing the childrens’ moral standard is not new. It is central to the childrens’ physical, psychological, moral and social well-being. Through classroom play children experience real emotions, create their own uncertainty, experience the unexpected, respond to new situations and adapt to a wide variety situations. The misinterpretation of essence of classroom play as a mere play, fun for fun alone and a mere form of relaxation is what this paper will redress and present classroom play as a tool to use in developing independent learning, build confidence, self-esteem and self efficacy in children. This paper will critically analysis the thematic essence of classroom play in developing children’s moral standard using  “The Faithful Servant” as a paradigm.