Universal Human Values

Submitted to
Dr Vijit Chaturvedi

Done by
Vanshika Govil
Rashmi Kumari
Aashi Gupta
Navshigan G
Suresh M
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About the Gurukul Project.

The whole Gurukul system was based on experiential learning and was practice based with subjects
such as, medicine, philosophy, religion, yoga, physical education, and other studies as its major
components. However, there were no exams and no one ever failed. So students had to stay in the
Gurukul as long as they were not ready to leave which was determined by the Guru (Teacher). This is
very similar to a credit-based system of the modern world. Once the Guru determined that the student
was ready to go into the real world he was allowed to go. Thus, the duration of their study was
flexible allowing quick learners to leave early and retaining those that took more time to learn. Such a
system exists in many countries like the United States where the duration of the degree programs is
flexible depending on the speed at which the student can complete the required credits.
The Gurukul system was highly dependent on the Guru (Teacher) who was responsible for the
curriculum, the methods of delivery and the assessments. Learning was customized to each student’s
needs rather than as a common curriculum. In determining this the Guru (Teacher) played a major role
to structure the learning on the basis of their assessments about the students. Ethics and values played
a major role in everything that was done during their learning period. But the most important was the
fact that the Guru was a role model for the students. Students were proud to be students and had the
opportunity to learn from the Guru. Such were the times that made education in India from which the
world picked a lot but India lost it and waited for it to be repackaged.

We understand the importance of instilling right values/samskaras into a child at an early age and
hence we worked on many aspects of moral development which is elaborated in the report.

Having moral values means having a strong roots. For the trees, having a healthy root means having
healthy leaves and branches. And for the people having a strong root of healthy values means having
good thoughts and healthy life.

Moral values are important components of any individual’s character and they should be taught right
from childhood. The importance of teaching values to children is that it helps them to choose the right
way.

Moral values give a child the right direction which helps them to get accepted and respected by
society.

What Are Moral Values?

Moral values are the key components of a person's character. It guides people to make decisions and
judgements. It gives them a sense of what is right and wrong. Moral values can vary from person to
person depending upon this upbringing, and the environment they are raised in.

Right Time To Build Moral Values

Early childhood is the best age for character building and helping children learn the importance of
values. It is said that the learnings of childhood stay with children throughout their life. It helps them
to follow it as they grow and get inherited them and stays with them for the rest of their life.

Importance Of Teaching Values

Values reflect what is important in life. They are personal guiding principles that guide our behavior
in all aspects of our life.

Let us understand the Importance of teaching values to kids.

1. Strong Character Building

A strong character/personality is made by the virtues and values that kids learn during their early
childhood. It lays the foundation for the future.

Good Values such as Kindness, Modesty, Honesty, Equality etc should be inculcated in children
which can guide them to the right path in life.

Every parent wants their child to move in the right direction and follow the right path all their lives
and make a name for them in society.

Qualification and Intelligence are important but a good character is essential which can make any
personality stand out from others.

The early years of children need special care and putting them in the right preschools is necessary so
that the Importance of teaching values is taken care of.

2. Helps To Understand The Difference Between Right and Wrong

The virtues help kids in differentiating between right and wrong. They can conclude scenarios and
understand whether it is morally correct or not. It helps to make the right decisions in life.

3. Helps To Stay Strong

Moral values help in building a strong character from childhood. Good values and beliefs help them to
be strong in any situation and inspire them to work hard for the results and do not let them give up.

The importance of teaching values is that it prepares their mental conditioning and strengthens their
determination to overcome tough conditions and situations.

4. Boost Self Confidence

The Inner peace and relaxation that one achieves from giving/helping others cannot be compared to
materialistic happiness.

Children learn how good things can help others and in return, they also feel the joy of helping
someone in need.

This happiness boosts children’s confidence and motivates them to do more such good work. This
self-confidence helps in all walks of life.

5. Helps Children To Stand Up Against Injustice

When children know what is right or wrong, they can shape the perception of others.

The importance of teaching moral values to students helps them to stand for themselves and others
when an injustice is happening.

6. Teaches Children To Think For Others

Teaching kids good values and responsibility help them to think from others' perspective and help
others. It might also help them to know their purpose in life and what good things they need to do for
others in society.

Moral values help people to be more selfless and put the needs of others before themselves.

How To Teach Moral Values To Kids?

1. Be Their Role Model

Children see their parents, teachers and other close ones and learn things from them. So it is our
responsibility to be their role model and set a good example in front of them.

Teaching morals and values in the classroom and at home such as helping others, appreciating others,
showing gratitude for the good things, cheering others, sharing experiences with them etc.

When they see all these things followed by you, they themselves will take initiative to learn and
follow it in their life.

2. Teach Them Moral Values

The Importance of teaching values through minute things which makes difference for eg:- talking
politely, controlling anger, having patience etc.

You can take the help of youtube videos and other resources to teach lessons and examples of moral
values.

Remember to encourage them to practice it regularly so that they get the habit of it. Even if they miss
it sometimes, it's your responsibility to remind and help them.

3. Share Moral Stories With Valuable Lessons

Examples are the best way to teach them things easily. Share the example, stories of good values
followed by Indian leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and also share the story of people who have done
unethical things and what were the consequences as it will help them to learn from them.

4. Give Them Scenarios To Help Build A Good Character

Give your child scenarios or situations. It can be real-life situations or take probability or assumptions.
Ask them what they would do in that situation and correct them accordingly.

5. Check If Your Kids’ School Has Value Education

Many international schools have Values Education subjects where they teach children good values
and virtues such as:-
● How to Live in a community and work in collaboration together?

● How to Respect others?

● How to Care for the environment and surroundings?

● Having a sense of self-worth.

Gone are days when schools focused only on academics, Now schools focus on teaching values to
students, the overall development (Physical, Mental, Social, Emotional) of the children. They help
them to acquire knowledge and skills and learn the art of helping society and communities.

Conclusion

The Importance of teaching values to your children today will determine how they will behave when
they become adults.

It is our responsibility as parents to provide moral education to our children as early as possible. It
may seem that it is too early to teach the importance of ethics to students.

Children learn ethics, but teaching from childhood the sense of fairness, sense of honesty and other
good values will help them to follow in their life as they grow and it will stay with them forever.

Remember kids are like sponges, they will absorb everything from their environment. So make sure to
set a good environment at home where they see or hear good things.