Proper

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the concept and importance of teachers' ethical sensitivity in the context of multicultural era, to suggest moral dilemmas that can be used for improving ethical sensitivity in the classroom, and to examine educational implications for teacher education. To achieve this research purpose, the paper is composed of five parts. First, rationales for the importance of teachers’ ethical sensitivity in a multicultural society are explored. Second, Neo-Kohlbergian’s perspectives on ethical sensitivity are reviewed and critical points to their studies are discussed. Third, beyond Neo-Kohlbergians’ discussion of moral sensitivity, two new perspectives, Haidt’s social intuitionist theory and dynamic system theory are addressed. Fourth, moral dilemma cases are suggested as educational examples can be used in pre-service teacher education. Finally, educational implications for cultivating teachers’ ethical sensitivity are suggested.