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UNIT-2:

TYPES OF VALUES

Values for Meaningful Living

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STRUCTURE

The need for value education

Implications of education in values

Values in education Types of values

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THE NEED FOR VALUE EDUCATION

The values of Unity, honesty & non-violence are

essential to removing all discrimination &

hatred.

Rajyogini BK Dadi Janaki

Avoid education in values & invite a colossal

(huge) disaster.BK Jagdish Chander Hassija

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THE NEED FOR VALUE EDUCATION (contd..)

Findings of Commissions & Committees.

UNESCO setup an international commission under the chairmanship of

Jacques Delors.

The Delors Report identified 4 pillars of education

EDUCATION

To

Know

To

Do

To

Be

To live

together

LEARNIN

G

Intellectualability

SkillsInculcating

Values

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THE NEED FOR VALUE EDUCATION (contd..)

Corruption & Illegal Practices Corruption means to use, or be willing to use, political or social

power to perform dishonest or illegal actions in return for money or

some advantage.

Justice M N Venkatachaliah, then Chairman of National Human

Rights Commission (1997) said-People think that corruption can

solve their problems and fulfill their yearning(desire) for survival. But

they will soon find that this is a mirage

Corruption can be prevented only by voluntary self-control together

with inspiring leadership.

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THE NEED FOR VALUE EDUCATION (contd..)

Science & Technology without Values Scientific & technical study may increase a students knowledge of

formulae & sharpen his/her memory & numerical faculties.

But without learning to apply the powers of reasoning & analysis to

subjects like language, literature, philosophy, etc., they are

inadequately prepared for the depth of human life.

Exploitation of Nature People in India worship nature as deity & perform rituals before trees

& rivers, while on other hand there is reckless felling of trees &

pollution of soil, water & air.

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THE NEED FOR VALUE EDUCATION (contd..)

Increasing Use of Violence

India broadcasts the message of non-violence.

But still

Farmers abuse & beat their animals

Domestic violence is prevalent

Voluntary self-restraint, education in moral & spiritual

values are required.

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THE NEED FOR VALUE EDUCATION (contd..)

Increasing use of intoxicants

Mainly caused due to

Stress of poverty

Peer pressure (more amongst youth)

Illiteracy

Pressure of tests & exams (in students)

Erroneous beliefAlcohol is good for heal th

In spite of social consequences, it is financially expedient for states

to generate revenue from the sale & excise of alcohol.

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THE NEED FOR VALUE EDUCATION (contd..)

Lack of Education in Values at All Levels

Greatest challenge to education in values lies with adults & their

social attitudes (gender bias / adultery / corruption, etc.).

Adults are assumed to be inspirational role models bu t

UNFORTUNATELY, many set a weak or negative example .

Anti-values acquired through Folklore

Folklore : Myths / Legends / Traditions

For many it is the only education.

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IMPLICATIONS OF EDUCATION IN VALUES

Implications for the Individual

Spiritually enriches your personality.

Reduces a lot of expenditure.

No conflicts in the mind

You are loved by others.

Power to influence society

The words of a teacher are transformative whenthey are living examples. Actions speak louder

than words.

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IMPLICATIONS OF EDUCATION IN VALUES (contd)

Implications for Society

People are properly equipped for civic life.

Enlightened attitudes can also boost the

confidence of socially disadvantaged individuals.

People become sensitized to the value of nature

& take proper care of natural environment.

Inspire people to act upon awareness.Serves to resist the tendencies of greed,

selfishness & violence

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VALUES IN EDUCATION

No educational institution can exist withoutvalues.

There is no such thing as value-free

education. Is education for work or knowledge?

Core values

All of us have core values not because of ourreligion but because we are human.

Humans have the capacity to act from their spirit,they will even die for what they value.

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TYPES OF VALUES

Aesthetic values

Artistic values

Corporate values

Cultural values

Economic values

Environmental values

Ethical values

Family Values

Material Values

Mathematical Values

Moral Values

Political Values

Professional Values

Religious Values

Societal Values

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TYPES OF VALUES (contd)

Aesthetic Values

Importance is given to

Symmetry and harmony

of sound, shape, colorand movement

Beauty of Divine is

considered to be

reflected in the beauty

of nature and universe.

Artistic Values

are derived out of

aesthetic values

refer to intellectual &artistic criteria

the more classic the art,

the closer it corresponds

to aesthetic values

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TYPES OF VALUES (contd)

Corporate Values apply to developing a

business identity &loyalty

correspond to missionof a particularcorporation

The include: protocols

of appearance,behavior, etc.

provide criteria topromotion according totalent & suitability.

Cultural Values gives importance to

preserving culturalpractices, ceremonies,

traditions, etc. they might be threatened

by materialistic culture ofmodern times

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TYPES OF VALUES (contd)

Economic values

are purely monetary

and are central to the

attainment of wealth people are often

assessed on working

hours and valued for

their ability to be

productive

Environmental values

they honor the elements

of nature and preserve

the delicate balance ofecology.

they include restoring the

land to its original

surface condition

following mining & other

industrial exploitation

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TYPES OF VALUES (contd)

Ethical values a set of moral principles

that apply to a specificgroup of people,

professional field orform of human conduct

it is based on the

awareness that ahuman being isessentially spiritual andmust be treated asintrinsically valuable

Family Values support the quality of

family life: loyalty, beingloving, caring, etc.

the closer they come touniversal values themore likely the family isto be healthy and happy.

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TYPES OF VALUES (contd)

Material Values are based on the

desirability & durabilityof any commodity as

well as its availability. are subject to context &

mean different things todifferent peopleaccording tocircumstances.

e.g. water is morevaluable than goldwhen one is thirsty.

Mathematical Values can act as an interface

with universal values andare capable of describing

values which are non-material in a definiteway.

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TYPES OF VALUES (contd)

Moral Values

are concerned with the

principles of right and

wrong, good and bad.

comes from the Latin

word 'mores' means

accepted ways of

behavior.

e.g. respect, politeness,

purity, modesty, etc.

Political Values

important values are

democracy, freedom of

speech, freedom of

religion, universal

franchise, right to defend

yourself in court, etc.

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TYPES OF VALUES (contd)

Societal Values

concerned with protecting and caring for

community, maintaining integrity, cleanliness of

environment, good citizenship, etc.