Values : Importance, Sources, Inculcation of Values

VALUES

According to Zaleznik and David

“Values are the ideas in the mind of men comparable to norms in that they specify how people should behave. Values also attach degrees of goodness to activities and relationships” 111

I. J lehner and NJ Kube

“Values are the integral part of personal philosophy of life by which we generally mean the system of values by which we live. The philosophy of life includes our aims, ideals and manner of thinking and the principles by which we guide our behavior”114

T. W. Hipple

“Values are conscious or unconscious motivators and justifiers of the actions and judgement”

Most often values refer to standards for determining levels of goodness. Values are generally loaded with affective thoughts about ideas, objects, behavior etc. The ultimate good of human society is the good of all. The idea has been beautifully expressed in one of our ancient prayers

 "Let all be happy free from diseases, let men see well of one-another, let there be no sorrow or unhappiness in this world".

Vedas say: "Speak truth; fulfill your duties, never lax in self- study".

                                      EVER EVOLVING CIRCLE OF VALUES (Draw Circle )

 Frequent re-Affirmation of Values

               

Values Commitment     

Values Clarification

Values Awareness

                   

Need and Importance

1.       Goals for Achievement : Values are goals set for achievements and they motivate, define and color all our activities cognitive, affective and connative. They are described as the socially defined desires and goals that are internalized through the process of conditioning, learning & socialization.

2.       To Meet the challenges of the times : Every Country develops its own system of education to express and promote its unique Socio-Cultural identity and also to meet the challenges of the times.

3.       Development of personality

4.       Guide your life : they could guide your life minute by minute towards noble goals, rather than your life being controlled by self-serving motives, customs, accidental occurrences, bad habits, impulses, or emotions. You have to know where you are going before you can get there.

5.       Doing Meaningful deeds : Values and morals can not only guide but inspire and motivate you, giving you energy and a zest for living and for doing something meaningful. Sensitivity to a failure to live up to your basic values may lead to unproductive guilt or to constructive self-dissatisfaction which motivates you to improve

6.       Sublimation of instincts

7.       Positive way of life

8.       All around development

9.       Broader outlook

10.   Respect to others

11.   To earn Livelihood

12.   Adjustment to environment and its modification

13.   Promotion of social efficiency

14.   Creation of good citizenship

15.   For interpersonal skills : (Awareness of others, Listening, cooperation)

16.   For intrapersonal Skills : (Self Confidence, self concept, Motivation)

                                Sources of Values :

1.       Home

2.       School

3.       Religion

4.       History

5.       Society

6.       Books

7.       Philosophy

8.       Science

9.       Culture

                                                             Inculcation of Values

                                                                  Value Development

                                                               

                                                                    Value Education

                                                               

                                                          Sources

 

In School                                                                   Outside school

Objectives                         

Knowledge, Understanding

Training to emotions

Habits, Attitudes

                                 Evaluation : Observation,Interview         End Product ; Good

                                                    Written and oral test                      Human Beings

Strategies

Curricular-Co curricular Activities

Atmosphere

Instruction

Opportunity to practice values

Participation

1.       Celebration of National Festivals

2.       Social Service programmes

3.       Emphasis on Unity

4.       Respect of religions

5.       Development of Scientific Temper

6.       Community Prayer in school

7.       Citizenship education

8.       Cultural Programmes

9.       National and international Understanding

10.   Projects

11.   Extension lectures

12.   Books Exhibitions

13.   Values oriented Journals and magazines

14.   Art and Painting Competitions