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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