This study aims to explore the nurturing of the moral values in primary schools. Specifically, this study examines the aspiration of value education in Malaysia, teachers’ methods of teaching in values and how the pupils apply the values studied. A total of 54 teachers and 152 students participated in this study. This study used both qualitative and quantitative methods. The data obtained from the questionnaire set were analysed by using descriptive statistics whereas theme analysis was used for data obtained from interview sessions. The findings show that moral value education in Malaysia aims to develop the moral values of the pupils in order to face the challenging world. Teachers use different approaches in nurturing moral values at school. However, pupils are less able to internalize and practice the moral values that they have learned. It is suggested that some aspects need to be emphasised in nurturing moral values namely; to provide sufficient time to conduct activities both inside and outside the classroom, and ensuring integration of value aspects in all school activities/ programmes as well as the integration of value aspects in all subjects in school. The findings of the study provide guidance to all stakeholders including teachers on nurturing moral values in school.
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