FOUNDATIONS OF VALUES EDUCATION

A LECTURE ON VALUES EDUCATION FOR EDUCATORS

May 21, 2011

INTRODUCTION

• The development of a healthy self-concept is the very foundation of Values Education

• the development of values involves a process

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOURSELF?

The Johari Window

1

OPEN/FREE AREA

2

BLIND AREA

3

HIDDEN AREA

4

UNKNOWN AREA

Why do we pretend?

• To adapt• Social Acceptance• Misinterpretation• Inferiority Complex• In the process of maturation or changing for

the better

SELF CONCEPT

ORGANIZED PERCEPTION OF ONE’S SELF

ORIGINS OF THE SELF

• Reaction of Others• Comparison with Others• Socio-Cultural Role• Identification with Models

Characteristics of the Self

• The self is an other-oriented self• The self never assumes an inflexible

character

Self-Esteem and Self-Concept

Which is which?

Persons with High Self-Esteem

• Likely to think well of others• Expect to be accepted by others• Evaluate their performance favorably• Perform well when being watched by others and not

afraid of others’ reaction• Inclined to feel comfortable with superiors• Able to defend themselves against negative

comments

Functions of Self-Disclosure

• Gain information about another person.• Predict the thoughts and actions of the people we

know.• Learn about how another person thinks or feels.• Practice in the norm of reciprocity.• Deepens trust in the relationship.• Makes one feel better about himself and his

relationship with others.

Requirements of Self Disclosure

• Openness• honesty• sincerity• analysis• going out

Appropriateness of Self Disclosure

• it results to feedback• It is reciprocated• It is not a random or isolated act but rather a

part of an ongoing relationship

Your future goal...

What’s instore for the teachers of the future?

What are values?

How do we develop our values?

The 7 Steps of Valuing

• Choosing freely• Choosing from alternatives• Choosing after considering consequences• Cherishing the choice• Publicly affirming the choice• acting upon the choice• acting repeatedly and consistently

The Moral Recovery Program

“The task of teachers in all levels is to integrate values in their daily lessons.”

Teaching Values in any Levels

• When do we start?• Finding Time• Single Parents• Television• Religion• Sexuality• Working Together

Value Education Approaches

• Inculcation• Moral Development• Analysis• Value Clarification• Action Learning

Let’s Get Ready!!!

The war against bad conduct and wrong sets of values is now…and you are on the forefront as teachers.

The End