values and education

 Topic :values and education

Introduction

Modern education has neglected concern for human values.It has become a mere professional ground to convert man into a money making machine.It triggers the sense of competition to a acquire position and money.The result is the erosion of moral values in the society.The present day education system has to bear the responsibility for restlessness in man,terrorism,corruption,social irresponsibility,and related such evils.Education should reassert its great responsibility of inculcating values in man.

The concept of value

values are virtues,ideals and qualities on which actions and beliefs are based.they are guiding principles that shape our world outlook,attitudes and conduct.

Meaning and definitions of value

the term value is derived from latin word "valere" which means 'to be worth'.the term value stands for intrinsic worth and it relates to one's moral attitude to certain objects,acts or conditions.In general values refer to important and enduring beliefs or ideals shared by the members of a culture about what is good or desirable and what is not.They are the ethical principles of behaviour and human conduct.whatever is actually liked,prized,esteemed,desired,approved or enjoyed by anyone, is valuable.A value is a principle or quality intrinsically precious or desirable to an individual or group.

·         The oxford english dictionary defines values as worth,utility,desirability,and the qualities in which these depend.

·         Webster's dictionary defines values as the social principles,goals,or standards held or accepted by an individual,a class,a society, etc.

·         According to Dewey ,value means to price,to esteem,and to estimate something in order to hold it dear and desirable.

·         In the view of Brightman , valaue means whatever is actually liked,prized,esteemed,desired,approved or enjoyed by any one at any time.

·         Mukerjee defines values as socially approved drives and goals that are internalized through the process of socialization and that become subjective preferences,standards and aspirations.

·         Halstead and Taylor consider values as the principles and fundemental convictions which act as general guides to behaviour,the standards by which particular actions are judged as good or desirable.

·         According to Triandis,values are principles that guide our lives.

Examples of values

Ambition,Individuality,Equality,Responsibility,Accuracy,Respect,Dedication,Improvement,Honesty,Teamwork,Excellence,Empathy.Courage,Dignity,Wisdom,Independence,Security,Learning,Discipline,Optimism,Flexibility.etc.

charecteristics of values

1.       A value has its worth and importance

2.       value is the result of the interaction between personal and impersonal elements.

3.       value is a means as well as an end.

4.       value is a desired preference

5.       it is a cherished or esteemed idea

6.       value is a strong belief put to action

7.       it is an internalized idea or thought

8.       values are related to attitudes and behaviour

9.       values are deep seated and remain constant over time.

10.   value is belief upon which man acts by preferences.

References

1.www.unesco.org/education

2.http://en.m.wikipedia.org