TEACHING ENGLISH POEMS THROUGH A MORAL-PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACH

Abstract

This research explores the impact of applying a moral-philosophical approach to the teaching of English poems to university students. The study is grounded in the belief that poetry offers a unique medium for discussing universal ethical and philosophical questions. Using a qualitative research method with action-research elements, the study was conducted at Namangan State University among undergraduate students of English Philology. The findings indicate that students became more engaged, showed deeper interpretive skills, and developed stronger moral reasoning when exposed to this integrated method. The approach included Socratic dialogue, reflective journals, and thematic discussions centered on selected poems. The research concludes that this method not only enhances literary comprehension but also contributes to ethical and critical thinking development.