ValuesEducatio

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TOPIC OUTLINE:

Definition of Values Goals and Objectives of Values EducationValues EducationThe Why, When, Where, Who, What, and How in Teaching ValuesImportance of Teaching ValuesValue FormationValue ClarificationThe Values of Being and GivingCore and Related Values

DEFINITIONOF

VALUES

Derived from the Latin word, Valere, to be worth, be strong- something intr isical ly valuable or desirable.

Values are important to understand human behaviors.

Human Dignity.

OBJECTIVES AND GOALS OF

VALUES EDUCATION

Values have a social function: commonly held values unite families, tribes, societies, and nations.

They are essential to the democratic way of lie, which puts a high premium on freedom and the rule of law.

Shortly after the Revolution of February 1986, the DECS made values education a primary thrust.

GOALSTo provide and promote values education at all three levels of the educational system for the development of the human person committed to the building o " a just and humane society" and an independent and democratic nation.

OBJECTIVESare self-actualized, integrally

developed human beings imbued with a sense of human dignity;are social beings with a sense of responsibility for their community and environment;are productive persons who contribute to the economic security and development of the family and the nation;

as citizens have a deep sense of nationalism and are committed to the progress of the nation as well as of the entire world community through global solidarity; and

manifest in actual life an abiding faith in God as a reflection of their spiritual being.

VALUES EDUCATIONValues as subject matter must have a direct and immediate relevance to the personal life of the learner.

The process must involve all the faculties of the learners.

The teacher’s and parent’s personal values play important roles in values learning.

THE WHY, WHEN, WHERE, WHO,

WHAT AND HOW TEACHING

VALUES EDUCATION

WHEN?Teach values now and

always.

WHY TEACH VALUES?Parents tried to teach them to us.Makes our society safe and

workable.Develop sense of autonomy,

independence and confidence.Most significant and attain

happiness.

WHERE?Values are best taught in

home.

WHAT?

Decide which values to teach.

WHO?

ParentsTeachers

HOW?Methods especially designed in

teaching values to pre-schools, elementary ages, adolescents, and community people.

IMPORTANCE OF

TEACHING VALUES

VALUES ARE EXTREMELY POWERFUL

They guide people and identify what behavior is acceptable and what behavior is not.

VALUES HAVE TO DO WITH BEING AND WITH GIVING

It is who we are and what we give rather than what we have that make up our truest inner selves.

THE VALUES OF BEING (WHO WE ARE)

ARE HONESTY, COURAGE, PEACEABILITY, SELF-RELIANCE, DISCIPLINE AND FIDELITY

These are given as they are and gained practiced on the “outer” as they are developed in the “inner”.

VALUEFORMATION

TWO FACTORS AFFECTING VALUE FORMATION

Influences-

Person’s Internal influences such as intellectual and emotional capabilities

Experience Factor-

Good Influences and good experiences are needed in value formation

FOUR TYPES OF EXPERIENCES THAT WILL

INFLUENCE OR AFFECTVALUE FORMATION

Liturgical ExperienceBible ExperienceLearning ExperienceHuman Experience

VALUE CLARIFICATION

1. Value Clarification is a difficult task.

Three basic steps that are useful in Value Clarification.

ChoiceValue Action

2. Values are better than rules.

Forward Thinking- The organization promotes values to guide people.

3.Values serve as outline goals.

An explicit set of values shall form the foundation of any organization because they endure.

4. Values send a message.

A good value teaches and guides the members of the organization.

5. Values shape an Organization.

It thrusts members to produce quality good products. Values can shape and animate an organization.

THE VALUES OF

BEING AND

GIVING

THE VALUES OF BEINGHONESTY

The inner strength and confidence are bred by exacting truthfulness, trustworthiness, and integrity.

COURAGE

Being True to convictions and following good impulses even when they are unpopular or convenient.

PEACEABILITY

Calmness, peacefulness and serenity. Understand how others feel rather than simply reacting to them.

SELF-RELIANCE AND POTENTIAL

Individuality, awareness, and development of gifts and uniqueness. Responsibility for one’s own actions.

SELF-DISCIPLINE AND MODERATION

Controlling and bridling of one’s own appetites and understanding the limits of body and mind.

FIDELITY AND CHASTITY

Value and security of fidelity within marriage and of restraint and limits before marriage.

THE VALUES OF GIVING

LOYALTY AND DEPENDABILTY

Reliability and consistency in doing what you say you will do.

RESPECT

Courtesy, politeness, and manners. Self-respect and the avoidance of self criticism.

LOVE

Personal caring that goes beneath and beyond loyalty and respect.

UNSELFISHNESS AND SENSITIVITY

More extra-centered and less self-centered. Learning to feel with for others.

KINDNESS AND FRIENSHIP

Understand rather than confront, and be gentle, toward those who are younger and weaker. Helpfulness and cheerfulness.

JUSTICE AND MERCY

Obedience to law and fairness in work and play. Understanding natural consequences and the law of the harvest.

COREAND

RELATED VALUES

DIMENSIONS - VALUES

PHYSICAL

- HEALTHPhysical FitnessCleanlinessHarmony with materialUniverseArt and Beauty

INTELLECTUAL

- TRUTHKnowledgeCreating and Critical

Thinking

MORAL

LOVEIntegrityHonestySelf-worthSelf-esteemPersonal Discipline

SPIRITUAL

SPIRITUALITY

Faith in God

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYMutual LoveRespectFidelityResponsible ParenthoodConcern for Common Good and

others

SOCIAL

SOCIETYFAMILY

Freedom/EqualitySocial Judgement/Respect for

Human RightsPeace/Active Non-violence

ECONOMIC

ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY THRIFT OF CONSERVATION RESOURCES

Work EthicsSelf-Reliance

Vocational EfficiencyEntrepreneurship

POLITICAL

NATIONALISM

Common IdentityNational Unity Civic Consciousness/

PrideBayanihan/

SolidarityLoyalty to country

Thank You for Listening!

Prepared by: I- Penafrancia