The Purpose of Values Education in Schools Today
purpose of values education in schools today
Values are core traits and qualities that represent an individual’s beliefs and guiding principles, which form the foundation of who we are. Values of people in society differ from one another due to the culture, upbringing, religious beliefs and many other experiences that shape each and every human being. Primarily, values are fundamentally taught at a young age, these values are predominantly learnt from family and friends, the community and through education. Therefore, schools and teachers have the opportunity to input into children positive and worthwhile values, to help build and strengthen personal and social skills and responsibilities. (Chilana, Dewan 1998, p 65) This paper outlines key aspects about core values in education today. Values can be looked upon and read in many different ways and can interpret many different meanings to an individual. This then can be seen as a global issue towards the teaching and learning styles of each teacher. Issues and key ideas are addressed from local, national and international examples of values framework in order to come to a conclusion as to what is a balanced way of teaching values education in schools today.
Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United Sates who once said, “To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society.”(National Framework for Values Education in Australian Schools, 2005 p. 1) In believing in this statement, wouldn’t it be true to say that values should be the driving force in shaping the curriculum.
The Curriculum Framework for Kindergarten to Year 12 Education in Western Australia states, “In recognition that values underpin and shape the curriculum, the Curriculum Council has determined that core shared values should be explicitly articulated within the Curriculum Framework.” (Curriculum Council of WA, 1998, P. 324) The Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs
Values are core traits and qualities that represent an individual’s beliefs and guiding principles, which form the foundation of who we are. Values of people in society differ from one another due to the culture, upbringing, religious beliefs and many other experiences that shape each and every human being. Primarily, values are fundamentally taught at a young age, these values are predominantly learnt from family and friends, the community and through education. Therefore, schools and teachers have the opportunity to input into children positive and worthwhile values, to help build and strengthen personal and social skills and responsibilities. (Chilana, Dewan 1998, p 65) This paper outlines key aspects about core values in education today. Values can be looked upon and read in many different ways and can interpret many different meanings to an individual. This then can be seen as a global issue towards the teaching and learning styles of each teacher. Issues and key ideas are addressed from local, national and international examples of values framework in order to come to a conclusion as to what is a balanced way of teaching values education in schools today.
Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United Sates who once said, “To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society.”(National Framework for Values Education in Australian Schools, 2005 p. 1) In believing in this statement, wouldn’t it be true to say that values should be the driving force in shaping the curriculum.
The Curriculum Framework for Kindergarten to Year 12 Education in Western Australia states, “In recognition that values underpin and shape the curriculum, the Curriculum Council has determined that core shared values should be explicitly articulated within the Curriculum Framework.” (Curriculum Council of WA, 1998, P. 324) The Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs
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