Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The purpose of the study is to examine the impact of oral literature on the morality of learners in primary schools. The study is inspired by the fact that oral literature is not widely taught in primary schools even when it could have the potential to shape the morals of learners. This could be the reason behind the morality gap among young people in many societies. Therefore, this paper reviews studies on the impact of oral literature on the morality of learners so as to give a deeper insight into the relationship between the two. The study also highlights challenges relating to the neglect of oral literature and the morality of learners. The researchers looked up relevant existing literature using search engines like Semantic Scholar, Google Scholar, ProQuest, and Connected Papers. The evaluation highlighted significant gaps in methodologies, constructs of studies, theories, and scope, hence recommending further empirical studies to fill the gaps. Most importantly, there is a need to study the possibility of entirely integrating oral literature in context-specific teaching situations to reinforce its impact. There is also a need to address how modern societal changes might impact the effectiveness of a traditional method like oral literature. Therefore, there is a need for further research to explore how oral literature should be integrated within modern education. This could help enhance the long-term effects of oral literature and consolidate its role in shaping the morals of learners in different settings. This study contributes to already existing literature and efforts to address moral decadence in learners and the entire society.
DOI: 10.69648/xrfo8796
Authors: Baluku Syllevast, Kule Jerald, Semei Baluku
Institution: Benadir University
Language: English
Topic: Values and Moral Education
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4406430596