Human society, once characterized by moral values, is experiencing declining ideals because morality is gradually eroding it. The challenge of nurturing moral values among contemporary youth is increasing alarmingly. This challenge necessitates a comprehensive curriculum that emphasises the development of moral character beyond traditional learning in schools. To this end, this paper explores a curriculum for morality that meets the unique needs and challenges of contemporary society by discussing the foundation for morality in contemporary society. The paper examined evolving moral landscapes resulting from the impact of technological advancements and global interconnectedness. Furthermore, prominent moral issues among contemporary youth are explored. The paper affirms the need for a curriculum encompassing responsible citizenship, understanding, and ethical decision-making in a society with diverse moral problems. Therefore, the paper proposes a curriculum integrating varied foundational principles of morality with contextual applications. It emphasizes the significance of experiential and meaningful learning that shapes human behaviour, cultivation of moral values and critical thinking skills crucial to navigating contemporary complexities of human lives, thereby leading to more impartial and harmonious human relationships in societies.
Oluseyi A. Ejikunle (Tue,) studied this question.