I- VALUES EDUCATION THRUST: A

CHALLENGE TO PHILIPPINE EDUCATION

RANDOM THOUGHTS ON VALUES
EDUCATION

Definition Of Values Education

 is one of the most important things
that should be taught in schools. As
Filipinos we are all known for our
good characteristics. When we were
still small we are taught by our
parents to give respect to elders, and
family. By promoting values
education in schools we can create
a better country for the future
generations through lessening the
negative attributes by teaching
values.
 Values education is a process of
teaching and learning about the
ideals that a society deems
important. While this learning can
take a number of forms, the
underlying aim is for students not
only to understand the values,
but also to reflect them in their
attitudes and behavior, and
contribute to society through
good citizenship and ethical
practice.
  HOW DOES VALUES EDUCATION HAPPEN?
values education may be seen on three levels: classroom, school and
community. the levels interact with one another,

THE CLASSROOM LEVEL The Community Level

 The School Level
At the classroom level, students
engage in a variety of activities
At the community
designed to make them more
At the school level, values
level, values are
aware of certain values and
how they apply to everyday life are taught directly and explored as a
in and out of school. The indirectly as a result of result of
activities range from school history, background
discussions based on moral or religious affiliation. This interaction with
dilemmas through to
philosophical activities such as
will obviously influence the the wider
shape of the curriculum and
Socratic circles, to the analysis the education at the community or
of media and communication to
reveal underlying value
classroom level. other schools
messages.
 THE CLASSROOM LEVEL

At the classroom level, students engage in a

variety of activities designed to make them
more aware of certain values and how they
apply to everyday life in and out of school. The
activities range from discussions based on
moral dilemmas through to philosophical
activities such as Socratic circles, to the
analysis of media and communication to reveal
underlying value messages.
THE SCHOOL LEVEL

At the school level, values are

taught directly and indirectly
as a result of school history,
background or religious
affiliation. This will obviously
influence the shape of
the curriculum and the
education at the classroom
level.
The Community Level

At the community level,

values are explored as a
result of interaction with
the wider community or
other schools
Classroom Values
List of Core Values in School:
1. Accountability – We hold ourselves accountable for our own
actions, admit when we failed our own standards, and always
strive to be our best selves.
2. Appreciation – We show appreciation for one
another whenever possible. We appreciate our parents
and teacher for everything they do for us and
appreciate the kindness of our friends.
3. Compassion – We are a school that grows children
who care for one another, are concerned about the
suffering of others, and want to act to make a better
world.
4. Critical Thinking – We embrace and encourage
thinking critically about the world’s problems. We
teach students how to learn and be analytical so
they can go out into the world as lifelong learners to
solve the problems of the 21st Century.
5.Justice – We believe in creating a world that is fair
and just. We hold ourselves accountable for
promoting fairness and identifying injustice where it
occurs.
Community values Education
Our school is a central hub of our community. We welcome the community
to our school to share their skills and knowledge. We also want to contribute
our skills and efforts to improve our local community through knowledge
exchange.
Importance of Values Education
 Values education are long-term
standards that help a person determine
how they should approach a situation
or person, which makes it an important
component of determining how the
future culture interacts and acts.
 Providing an education on values at a
young age can ensure that they are
guided by these principles throughout
life.
Importance Of Values In Our Lives
Man, The Focus/Center of Values Education
VALUES EDUCATION INVOLVES
CHANGE
 Values are priorities that guide you on how to
spend your time, energy and what you focus on &
deep down, they’re probably the measures you
use to tell if your life is turning out the way you
want it to.
The sort of person you want to be and
your interaction with the world around
you. Values provide general guidelines
for conduct.
 As your definition of success in your life changes, so
do your values. All of us have different desires and
values throughout different phases of our lives.
Reference:
http://www.curriculum.edu.au/leader/values_education_what,_how,_why__w
hat_next,36873.html?issueID=12833
What Is the Importance of Values Education? (reference.com)
wiki/Cultural_Aspect:_The_Importance_of_Values_Education_in_Schools
https://www.awareintellect.com/what-are-the-values-influence-your-life/