St Claret PU College LSDP Presentation July 2013 Imparting VALUES to students

The Man in the Glass When you get what you want in your struggle for self And the world makes you king for a day, Just go to a mirror and look at yourself And see what that man has to say. For it isn’t your father or mother or wife Whose judgment upon you must pass; The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life Is the one staring back from the glass Some people may think you a straight shooting chum And call you a wonderful guy, But the man in the glass says you’re only a bum If you can’t look him straight in the eye. He’s the fellow to please, never mind all the rest, For he’s with you clear to the end. And you’ve passed your most dangerous, difficult test If the man in the glass is your friend. You may fool the whole world down the pathway of life, And get pats on your back as you pass. But your final reward will be heartaches and tears If you’ve cheated the man in the glass.

Introduction A modern tragedy: Discrepancies between public achievements and moral developments.

What is a VALUE? What exact is a value? Is it a virtue? A lifestyle? A philosophy of life? It’s a belief system on which a person acts by willful choice

What is value education? Value education is the effort to promote a reflective awareness of the ethical and moral values which are manifested in human actions. It aims to develop the critical skills in the students with which they assess values so that acceptance or rejection of values may be conscious, deliberate, and informed.

How to impart values? A set of values are inherent in each person. The instructor needs to draw them out. Values cannot be taught through heavy indoctrination. Teachers cannot be authoritarian instructors but facilitators. “Values are caught, not taught”.

Strategies… Help students identify their values Inferring and analyzing values in works of literature and humanities Relate values to scientific and technological developments Engaging in decision making

Methodology… Teachers can begin by presenting a situation, a case study or newspaper report of an event in which there is a moral dilemma, or a value conflict and ask the class the values involved or the lack thereof. Discussions will challenge the moral growth of the students. The teacher can assess the moral progress each student is making and give feedback. If a student is puzzled or confused a teacher arranges a private interview to check on his/her perception of the value and encourage the student to develop critical abilities.

Values that can be considered for your college…  Honesty/Integrity  Respect for oneself and others  Responsibility  Faith  Hope  Charity  Dignity of the human person  Dignity of work  Sanctity of life  Concern for the environment  Interpersonal relationships  Maturity  Social justice  Role modeling

A morally responsible generation. Goal achieved….

Sources Any book related to moral and ethical values can be of help Books on religion and religious studies Philosophy and ethics Biographies and autobiographies of moral and ethical leaders Newspapers, magazines, journals, and Audio-video means can be used with good judgment.