Evaluation of classroom teachers' competencies in developing students' ethical skills in terms of various variables

The aim of this study is to determine the competence of classroom teachers in the development of students' ethical abilities. The universe of the research consists of classroom teachers working in primary schools in the province of Bingöl between the years 2021-2022. The sample of the study consisted of 602 primary school teachers, 151 of which were pre-applications and 451 of which were actual applications, selected from the population using the simple random sampling method. In accordance with the purpose of the research, the 'Classroom Teachers' Competence Questionnaire in the Development of Students' Ethical Skills', consisting of 25 items in five-point Likert type, was developed. The critical findings as a result of the research are: • The item with the highest arithmetic average is 'I support the positive behavior of my students.' has been determined. The item with the lowest arithmetic average is 'I work with my students to encourage the protection of stray animals.' was detected. • It has been determined that the questionnaire items related to the competence of classroom teachers in the development of students' ethical abilities do not differ significantly according to gender, age, seniority, education level, graduated faculty and branch variables. As a result of the research, suggestions were made about the level of competence of classroom teachers to improve students' ethical abilities.