ETHICAL AWARENESS IN 3rd INTERMEDIATE TEXTBOOK IN IRAQ

Abstract

This study investigates the incorporation of ethical awareness within the 3rd Intermediate English textbook used in Iraqi schools in terms of how moral values are incorporated within the learning material. Drawing on Nel Noddings' ethics of care theory, the research investigates some of the most significant ethical concerns such as empathy, accountability, and world citizenship. Through the application of a mixed-methods approach, the study integrates qualitative content analysis with quantitative frequency analysis to examine the presence and prevalence of ethical principles in the textbook. The findings indicate that there are values of honesty, respect, responsibility, kindness, and fairness to some extent in the chapters. The research emphasizes the significance of ethical education in shaping students' moral reasoning and behavior, in line with broader educational objectives of promoting critical thinking and social responsibility. The research ends with implications for teacher education and curriculum design, advocating more interactive, contextually based, and pedagogically integrated approaches to ethical teaching.