Morality and Values In Schools
Definition of Morals
Morals:• Morals are principles and values based
on what a person or society believes are the right, proper or acceptable ways of behaving.
• When an individual is dealing with, or capable of distinguishing between, right and wrong.
Definition of Values
A principle, standard, or quality considered worthwhile or desirable
Values:Values of a person or group are the moral
principles and beliefs that they think are important in life and that they tend to live their lives by such values as guiding principles.
• Trustworthiness• Respect• Responsibility• Fairness• Caring • Citizenship
Moral Principles or Values
Moral Principles or Values
Trustworthiness– Work with little supervision, yet seek
guidance as needed.– Be honest, reliable, and ethical in all
dealings.– Refuse to steal, misuse or abuse
company time, property or equipment.
– Refuse to lie, cheat, deceive, manipulate, exploit or take advantage of others.
Moral Principles or Values
Respect– Value and honor all
people.– Respect the dignity,
privacy and freedom of all.
– Use good manners. Be courteous and polite.
– Listen to and communicate openly with others.
– Be friendly and cooperative.
Moral Principles or Values
Responsibility– Show initiative. Pay attention to detail.
Pursue excellence.– Be loyal.– Strive to improve abilities, learn new skills
and take on broader responsibilities.– Be accountable. Fulfill commitments,
persevere and get the job done.
Fairness– Listen. Know your job.
Communicate honestly.– Consider all stakeholders and the
possible short- and long-term consequences of decisions.
– Be free of bias, just, without favoritism or prejudice.
– Use tact and courtesy.– Share knowledge, ideas and skills
with others.
Moral Principles or Values
Caring– Strive for harmonious, mutually beneficial
relationships.– Show kindness and sensitivity to the
feelings of others.– Express gratitude.– Show personal concern for others.– Take time to help others.– Be kind. Be kind. Be kind.
Moral Principles or Values
Classification of Values :
Ethical ValuesSocial Values
Spiritual Values
Educational Values
Professional Values
General value systems observed…
Ethical Values / Moral Values :
Concept -
Right / Wrong
Good / Bad
Virtue / Vice
Influence the activities of Human being
Social Values :
SatyaAsteya
Brahmacharya
Aparigraha
Ahimsa
According to Patanjali – Five “Yamas”
Spiritual Values :
Intrinsic Values
Truth Beauty
Goodness
Intellect Will Feeling
Jnana
Karma
Bhakti
Educational Values :
According to Vivekananda – Man making Education
Physical
Psychological
Social Moral
Man making Education
Samveg Samskaras
Swabhava
Emotions
Formed habits behaviour
Right emotions Noble associations
Righteous conduct
Educational Values :
GoodUseful
Valuable
Activities -
- in Education
3. Moral/Ethical Resistance to temptation
RighteousnessSense of responsibilitySelf controlNon-violence
4. Spiritual Purity, Tolerance Faith , Freedom
5. Social Co-operation
Mutual respect Sharing, Concern
DIMENSIONS OF DEVELOPMENT
VALUES
Morals and Values• Our children are taught in various
environments- at home, at school, at church, at the movies, and they are taught by reading books or magazines, and by television and their friends. Whatever they are taught will guide them in their decision making and their problem solving.
• If morals are not taught our children will make decisions based on immediate needs and desires, and based on emotions, not on sound judgment.
Percent of Adults Who Support the Teaching of Specific Values
• The findings of one study indicate that the top five values that are thought to be the most important values to be taught are:– Personal responsibility…………97%– Strong work ethic…………………96%– Honesty……………………………………96%– Democracy………………………………95%– Acceptance of people of different races and ethnic
backgrounds……………………………91%
Which issue is the most serious problem in
America?
• Moral values………………56%• Race relations……………14%• The environment……….12%• The economy………………..7%• National defense…………6%
What has the most potential to create a positive effect on a child’s
moral and ethical standards?
• Parents…………………72%• Peers/Friends…….26%• Teachers………………18%• Clergy……………………
15%• TV…………………………….
8%
What about Both?• 46% of Americans believe that schools
should teach that abstinence is best, but also discuss how and where to obtain contraceptives.
• Typically, most schools fall in the middle of the two types of programs.
• Neither one usually provides confidential access to contraceptives.
Should morality be included?
• Proponents believe that curricula which fail to teach moral behavior actually serve to prevent children from making informed decisions; they maintain that curricula should include the claim that conventional morality is "healthy and constructive", and that value-free knowledge of the body may lead to unhealthy and harmful practices.
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