Małgorzata Maria Kulik

Bio: Małgorzata Maria Kulik is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topic(s): Mental health & Religious education. The author has an hindex of 2, co-authored 4 publication(s) receiving 6 citation(s).

From Supporting Moral Competence to Fostering Spiritual Growth: The Psycho-Didactic Potential of the Konstanz Method of Dilemma Discussion (KMDD®)

Abstract: This paper aimed to introduce the Konstanz Method of Dilemma Discussion KMDD® as one of the most effective methods that are designed to foster moral competence and, therefore, to promote tolerance and equality, regardless of cultural background, religion, or views. It is mainly used within the educational context, but it can be also implemented in different environments and conditions. The Konstanz Method of Dilemma Discussion should also be considered as the representative of a psycho-didactic approach to education. There is a possibility of assessing KMDD®’s effectiveness with the Moral Competence Test (MCT®), as well as comparing its significance with other methods that are not only based on the discussions of moral and spiritual dilemmas. Therefore, dilemma discussions would seem to be the best framework for practicing not only social skills and a democratic attitude but also positive mental health and psychological stability by providing a background for personal moral and spiritual growth.

The Psycho-Didactic Approach in Religious and Moral Education. Towards Personal Growth and Positive Mental Health of Students

Abstract: The psycho-didactic approach in education is becoming more and more popular. Its supporters emphasize the great values that are associated with the implementation of this approach to various fields of science and school subjects. The greatest value of the psycho-didactic approach is supporting the personal growth of the learner by respecting the developmental factors involved in each subject’s learning processes. Psycho-didactics could also be used in the design of core curricula and their implementation in the field of religious, ethical, and moral education. By supporting personal development through moral and religious education, it is possible to simultaneously influence the agencyof each learner. Personal agency in self-development, as well as in religious and moral development, is one of the greatest challenges for modern education and one of the most significant issues of positive mental health advancement in the field of education. Within psycho-didactics, it becomes possible to foster every student in an individual way, therefore all methods and techniques used in the psycho-didactic approach are focused on the student’s needs.

The Loss of Self-Dignity and Anger among Polish Young Adults: The Moderating Role of Religiosity

Abstract: Does the way we think or feel about ourselves have an impact on our anger-based reactions? Is the direction and strength of this relationship direct, or affected by other factors as well? Given that there is a lack of research on the loss of self-dignity and anger, the first aim of the present study consisted in examining whether or not there is a connection between both variables, with particular emphasis on early adulthood. The second purpose was to explore the moderating role of religiosity on the relationship between loss of self-dignity and anger. Methods: Data were gathered from 462 participants aged 18 to 35. The main methods applied were the Questionnaire of Sense of Self-Dignity, Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire, and Religious Meaning System Questionnaire. The results show a statistically significant positive correlation between loss of self-dignity and anger, a negative correlation between religiosity and anger, and no significant association between the loss of self-dignity and religiosity. However, all other dimensions of the sense of self-dignity correlated positively with religiosity. Our findings also confirm that the level of anger resulting from the loss of self-dignity is significantly lower as the level of religiosity increases. Such outcomes seem to support the conception that religiosity may act as a protective factor between the risk (loss of self-dignity) and the outcome factor (anger).

From Supporting Moral Competence to Fostering Spiritual Growth: The Psycho-Didactic Potential of the Konstanz Method of Dilemma Discussion (KMDD®)

Abstract: This paper aimed to introduce the Konstanz Method of Dilemma Discussion KMDD® as one of the most effective methods that are designed to foster moral competence and, therefore, to promote tolerance and equality, regardless of cultural background, religion, or views. It is mainly used within the educational context, but it can be also implemented in different environments and conditions. The Konstanz Method of Dilemma Discussion should also be considered as the representative of a psycho-didactic approach to education. There is a possibility of assessing KMDD®’s effectiveness with the Moral Competence Test (MCT®), as well as comparing its significance with other methods that are not only based on the discussions of moral and spiritual dilemmas. Therefore, dilemma discussions would seem to be the best framework for practicing not only social skills and a democratic attitude but also positive mental health and psychological stability by providing a background for personal moral and spiritual growth.

Developing dilemma discussion method in akhlaq learning to promote student’s moral reasoning

Abstract: Enhancing moral reasoning is the main goal of education in the perspective of cognitive-developmental theory. Strategies, approaches or learning methods are chosen based on the effectiveness in changing the level of moral reasoning of students from level of pre-conventional, to conventional and post-conventional. Dilemma Discussion Method has proven its effectiveness in increasing moral reasoning. Therefore, in order to be used in Akhlak learning (part of Pendidikan Agama Islam material) of the classroom, it is important to develop the steps of implementation (syntax) by using the principle of cognitive developmental theory. The results of this Research and Development (R & D) Design indicate that the product in the form of learning syntax from Dilemma Discussion Method is declared as valid with a mean score of 4.38 (greater than the criteria). Thus the product of development research in the form of a dilemma discussion method in learning Akhlaq is worth for being implemented. Abstrak: Peningkatan penalaran moral peserta didik merupakan tujuan utama pendidikan dalam perspektif teori cognitive-developmental. Strategi, pendekatan ataupun metode pembelajaran seharusnya dipilih berdasarkan keefektifannya dalam mengubah level penalaran moral peserta didik dari pre-conventional, menuju level conventional dan post-conventional. Metode diskusi dilema telah dibuktikan keefektifannya dalam meningkatkan penalaran moral. Oleh sebab itu, agar dapat digunakan dalam pembelajaran akhlak/moral (bagian dari mata pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam) di kelas, perlu diupayakan pengembangannya berupa langkah-langkah pelaksanaannya (sintak) metode tersebut dengan menggunakan prinsip-prinsip belajar cognitive developmental theory. Hasil penelitian pengembangan (Research & Development) ini menunjukkan bahwa produk berupa sintak pembelajaran dari metode diskusi dilemma dinyatakan valid karena telah memenuhi persyaratan validitas produk yakni mendapatkan skor rerata 4,38. Dengan demikian produk penelitian pengembangan berupa metode diskusi dilema dalam pembelajaran akhlaq layak untuk diimplementasikan.