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Lecture Notes Degree: B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture Semester: I (New) Course No: HVE-111 Credit: 1(1+0) Course Titles: Human Values and Ethics Dr. V. B. Kamble Professor Dept. of Extension Education College of Agriculture TUR. Prepared By: Dr. V. B. Kamble Professor Department of Extension Education College of Agriculture, Latur. & Mr. M.S. Anarase (M.Sc.Agri.) Department of Extension Education College of Agriculture, Latur. ror HVEIL: Human Values and Ethics: Dr V_B. Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M.S. Anarase (M.ScAeri) pee [ Teachi ng Schedule | _| a Soe Weightage Lecture No. Topic to Be covered (%) Marks I Universal human aspirations: 6" hy | Happiness and prosperity ag hy 2 Human values and ethics: Concept, definition 3 Human values and ethics: ut vl 6 Significance and sources ‘oe Md Fundamental values: nny "Wr | 4 Right conduct, peace, truth, Jayertindnon- 8 | _| violence oy, i ‘hy 5 Ethics: professional, envixonnigntal 6 6 Ethics: ICT say 8 Sensitization towards! qthers particularly 7 senior citizens;'qdeve]dpmentally 8 | challenged aye T - Spirituality,"Bositive attitude and bed soit . 8 Team work and volunteering, Rights and 10-11 | seohoeRItties 8 2 ul” | Road Safety; Human relations and family 8 yhatmony ‘ " [Modern challenges and value conflict, : PB, Sensitization against drug abuse and other 6 1 social evils a) Ne 4 Developing personal code of conduct 8 mn, (SWOT Analysis) iy" 15 Management of anger 6 16 St 8 Dr. V. B. Kamble Professor _ Jept. of Extension Education College of Agriculture LATUR. HVEI11: Human Values and Ethies: Dr V. B. Kumble (Professor) & Mr. M.S. Anarase (MSc.Agri) || Dr. V. B. Kamble Professor Dept. of Extension Education Lecture No 1. College of Agriculture LATUR, Universal human aspirations: Happiness and Prosperity Happiness: Defen: Happiness is a mental state of wellbeing characterised 4y positive emotions bf, intense joy and good life. Happiness is the positive nature of self happiness. Happiness may be described as consisting of positive emotions and postive ies. There ‘may be three kinds of happiness: pleasure, engagement and meaning, Lied igg,Words freedom from wants and distress, consciousness of the good order of thingy erie of one’s place ‘hee of mind where we i. in the universe or society, inner peace and so‘forth, Nappi ah fl ii feel good in most of walk of life, im ae When we try to recollect situations we feel, happuie, will see that there is a set of feelings which we are able to accept effortleStly bid gormally These feelings such as trust, respect, being confident about our ful ghise feelings are naturally and effortlessly acceptable to each one of us, We asa Baptietse feelings and desire them to continue in ourselves. When we observe such, til, ‘we find that these are the situations when we are in harmony and those ee all {etion of harmony, all My hnag trample Res el “ity the other the ort rl "yt és Tike to be in that situation. I gives me happiness, Simitary, Ste of harmony between two human beings. When I respect Ny looking within met Thave harmony in my thoughts, my feelings, | feel relaxed, happy. If this. tiggmony istdisturbed, I feel uneasy. ‘Try to look at all the moments when you feel it tony you wilt find that there is an element of harmony in it, which we like a Ny "pus we can understand heppiness as ty "y \ Whe state / situation in which I live, if there ig harmony/synergy in it, then | like to be in that state or situation.” ie. to be in a state of liking is happiness Prosperity: Defe Prosperity is the feeling. of having or making available more than required physical facilities, KVEI11; Human Values and Ethics: Dr V. B. Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M.S. Anarase (M.Sc.Agri) 4 When we look in to the prosperity, whether it is essential. 11 is very easy Lo see that prosperity ix related to material things or What We call as physical facilities. ‘Think of all the things we need today. We use a brush to clean our teeth. cloths to wear, food 10 eal, vessels to cook and cat the food in, a pair of spectacles. a two wheeler or a four wheeler vehicle. a mobile phone ete so we need physical things to take care of our bouly and these need 1 be catered to, When we able to cater to the needs of the body adequately, we feel prosperous. For prosperity’ tio things are required — ath Hy My | © Identification of the required quantity of physical facilities “ +! a Sa + Ensuring availability production of more than required physical foci, | We can be prosperous only if there is a limit to the need hi facilities. If there is no limit what so ever be the availability, the feclings of me ety ‘Uénnot be assured sayy Haw Secondly, just assessing the need is not enough. wy tee Wt Wyable to produce or make available more than the perceived need. \ My hye omy Ne De VB Kaimibie aly tay a Professor ‘i Dept. c* xtension Education: Me Caliege of Agricelture " LATUP. HIVEII1: Human Values and Ethies: Dr V. B. Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M. S. Anarase (M.Sc.Agri) Ss Dr. V. B. Kamble Professor Dept. of Extension Education College of Agriculture Lecture No 2. LATUR. Human values and ethics: Concept, definition Concept of Human values: Defen: Human values are the principles, standards, convictions and beliefs that people adopt as their guidelines in daily activities, Ny In general way the term “human values” signifies the whole range of values whic 20 \ iy ‘iy. | in to making human life meaningful, fulfilling and valuable. Evolution of human values: Mh The human values evolve because of the following factors: _a " * The impact of norms of the society on the fulfillment of th f yituals need o desires t ny ‘ye * Develop or modified by one’s own awareness, cpg 5[eement in fulfilling the My Ne needs y, \ * By the teachings and practice of preceptors (Gurls or' or dviors or reli igious leaders. © Fostered or modified by social lsd kngin and by law(Government) ‘The concept ‘value! i gpg tere life situations as significant in fulfilling our mental, emotional, spiritual ey; pactical requirement, Tt may also simply be described as that which we find goods on lene It is very common to comment on the Value of things that one prefers! ie and for which one may make conscious effort to acquire. But as human, it a if a Particularly struck by the values which we discerned in ipgor in is actions and behaviour. Therefore, 'value’ is a concept which human relation is widely alien }s Hfe. In view of the variety and diversity of human life, the concept cannot be sisi es Hum es: , w"ivedehy, Ethics is the branch o philosophy that involves systematizing, defending and af Wy : y Ngecqrumending concepts of right and wrong conduct, Ny Concept of Human ethics: Ethics is the word that refers to morals, values and beliefs of the individuals, family or the society. The word has several meanings. Basically it is an activity and process of the inquiry. Secondly itis different from non-moral problems, when dealing AVEL11: Human Values and Ethics: Dr V. B. Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M. S. Anarase (M.Sc.Agri) 6 with issues and controversies. Thirdly cthics refers 1o a particular set of belielS. attitude and habits of individuals of family or groups concerned with morals. Fourth itis used 1 mean morally correct. The study on ethies helps to know the people’s belie’S. values and morals, learn the good and bad of them and practice them to maximise their well-being and happiness,, It involves the inquiry on the existing situations, form judgement and resolve the issues: In addition, ethics tells us how to live, to respond to issues, through the duties rights, responsibilities and obligations. In religion, similar principles are included, but Lae staan on procedure is limited. The principles and practice of the religions have waite from time n (geography, climatic conditions), religions, social I den ‘caste and iH aie the focus is to (history), re; creed. But ethics has grown to a larger extent beyond the barrie: study and apply the principles and practices, universally. nt “ty pon a ‘Ne ttn yey Dr. V. B. Kamble My! Professor mn spt. of Extension Edt College atagrcutie { HVE111: Human Values and Ethics: Dr V. B. Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M. S. Anarase (M.Sc.Agri) 7 Dr. V. B. Kamble Professor 2 20t, of Extension Education “ge otAgricutture Human values and ethics: Significance and Sources Lecture No 3. Significance of Human Values: Human values have been a central concept in the social sciences since thei inception, Human values play a vital role inthe society, for they ae sido, be the basis of human beings for leading a better life. It is believed that all holy badks anny ly ' of all religions contain the values of good life. The importance of values is Fegan ly oh Ny cited in relation to the global and national problems, whether it debates in international assemblies, in studies criticizing "value-free" approaches t3l¥edéarch, or in discussion of quality of life and individual fulfilment, THs, \alpds ‘are deemed especially important in questions of cultural development attagrejeentral to concern ‘ oid for the preservation of cultural heritage. hy oN Yh! Ay . ICis to be mentioned that importance of htigah velles is seen right from the ity childhood of a person. Preschool is the first stagkjar pébiod that lays the foundation of Nn, information on human values, Beeqse ifomatiiabout the values of life is « continuous process found in the spelen ‘apheter, the first information not only gains in earlier periods that begin and gi inne period to adolescence but also continues personality. From now on, th relgalipe changes ‘on these values, but basic values have been developed. Changingychilg’s' wrong behaviour is more difficult than trying to tat re four. {yi critical to develop the child's personality in a planned nay ess fin order to prevent the wrong development of values i oo a Th , , ¥ sggative structure that describes the ideals of life of individuals, their preferences, i priorttids, prineiples and the behaviour of a cognitive. Values are the effective cultural ducati thy w alan values possess a significant position in the society. Values are a ungelesen which shape the elements around the point of view of individuals, members a My, \ bia community that holds together. Yources of Human Values:- 1) Family. 2) Priends, 3) Religion. 4) School. 5) Book. 6) Media &internet. 7) Culture 8) Employers. 9) Time-Period. 10) Economics, 11) Environment, 12) Geography. 13) Individual. Significance of Ethics: E111: Human Values and Ethics: Dr V. B. Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M. 8. Anarase (M.Sc.Agri) gv 1) Inhibits Knowledge: First and foremost. ethical norms help in gaini knowledge. analyzing the uu, ane avoiding any chances of errors while exami ~ any given circumstance or situation, Thus, ethics are most efficient for avoiding errors and prohibit against fabricating, falsifying, or misrepresenting any data. 2) Enhances Cooperation: Working in any organization or workplace demands great deal of cooperation’ ‘ope ty coordination amongst people at different levels and different fields. As such, differeA aes are promoted and shared amongst these people, such as trust, accountability, mutuil'respect. and faimess. These only contribute to better and improved working condo eowth, and success, in tum. ‘Mi, ol 3) Assists in Dealings: cn "Ww basis in the right and ‘The sight sense of thinking can help us deal with people" al positive manner. The absence of the right approach, all bet sense can only induce negative feclings, thereby affecting our communication Yh Mine as well. Ethics, which are built on trust, help in treating everyone as thy ep of GOD and love everyone. Hence, ethics that we pass onto others reveals the corral ving 4) Builds Public Support: ae By following proper ethical wos te building positive and strong public support. Say, for example, people a mapa ‘to invest in a project or fund if they are guaranteed about the quality and i ing ity orb! project. However, if they are unsure of the quality and hath growth, they probably a Wick and look for another similar project that will fulfil their demand. Hay, ‘hy ) 9) Prdjaotes ‘Mgnt & Social Values: Ethi a, asidelbd to be of utmost importance simply because they assist in promoting Nn other significa moral and social values. As such, values like social responsibility, human guihal welfare, compliance with the law, and health and safety, are some that are igre through practicing proper ethics. Any flaw in our values will reduce our ability to Yaifeve success in our endeavours. For example, a person who fabricates data in a clinical tial can h even kill patients. Di. V. B. Kamble Professor Dept. of Extension Education College ot Agriculture LATUI Sources of Ethics: There are two types of Sources: HVE111: Human Values and Ethics: Dr V. B. Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M. S. Anarase (M.Sc.Aeri) 3 1) Moral realist thical principles are thought to have objective foundations, thet is, they are not based on subjective human reasoning, 2) Moral relativism: (also known as Situational Ethics): ethical issue are thought to be subjective. Ay { ‘ \ i Ma HI My | hy Ml my, fa My oy My 4 a iy ih ty" ty) sng" "ye 0 Drv, YB. Kamble Dept ore merece, 7 Coleg esragrcutar HVE111: Human Values and vo Lecture No 4. Fundamental values: Right conduct, peace, truth, love and non-violence Fundamental values RIGHT CONDUCT PEACE TRUTH LOVE NON-VIOLENCE, sop eye ae sty These five values are inter-related and inherent in pur Heingy,- raising them above the level of the animal kingdom. 4 \ Mn, Hy. 1) Right Conduct: My 7 ty, Information is received through the fj fiystsgntes i.e. smell, taste sight, touch and hearing, When this information is referred ‘ te elltscience, the resulting action will be beneficial. Every action is preceded oat ‘he ithe thought is consciously seen and noted, aims to help and is unselfish, ta ton be good for oneself and others. If our mind is busy, or may be useless, clumsy or harmful to ourselves or others. we are daydreaming he a aly ihn ” Right condyet is a My “thoed with how we look after and use our bodies. The body needs to care inntenapd’s to be strong, healthy and well co-ordinated to serve us in performing, the tasks ome Students need to understand the importance of exercise, such as gymnastics, tlt sports combined with good rest. Good thoughts and good company (which includes aly, tic imbibed by the five senses) are essential for healthy and well balanced "egrdlopment Right conduct is taught through:. Silent Sitting, Storytelling and Group Activities 2)Peace: We smile when we are happy and contented. Contentment is gained when we cease to want for ourselves all the apparent ‘good! things conveyed to us through our five senses. HVE111: Human Values and Ethics: Dr V. B. Kamble (Professor) & Mr, M.S. Anarase (M.ScAgri) Dr. V. B. Kamble rotessor N Dept. of Extension Education ! College i fariculture When our willpower is sufficiently strong to enable us to discern the difference between real needs and superfluous desires, we cease to be driven by the urge to own more and more things. Inner agitation stops and we are left feeling peacefull. When there is peace in the individual, there will be peace in the family. When there is peace in the family, there will be peace in. the, community. In order to learn, self-esteem, calmness and freedom from anxiety are necessat 'y These qualities are fostered by two of the Programme's components, namely sile the self-reflective exercises some of the group activity sessions. 3)Truth:, “ig, Hull a The desire to know truth has prompted mankind to alse Nath ‘great questions i wy i inner self/ God/ the such as: Who am 1? What is the purpose of life? How, ci One great distinction between humankind ang the) choose how to behave, rather than just fot gt ri instinets (the law of the jungle). A human being is also able to recognise palpi and future and to take note of changes iy a Sarena xh em i, Ny A quotation used in the leon 1 ulate thought and questions may later come to mind to provide guidance and Gijon life situation, Short Term Pain for Long Term Gait Choosing to ri ‘Bis night level of awareness and to consciously exercise moderation in tr our behaviour ied 0 Wetter health and greater contentment. The value of truth can also be taught feos story! eting which promotes curiosity, optimism, ess to all and noble ideals. 1 Monks the understanding of the value of honest speech and self analysis ay af oly . Ne: Love is not an emotion, affected by the sub-conscious mind, but is a spontaneous. Ny phe reaction from the hear It is the power of love which causes’one person to wish happiness for another and take pleasure in their well-being. A benefi energy (love) is directed towards the other person. As this energy flows through our own body first, it also enhances our own health. Love is HVE11: Human Values and Ethics: Dr V. B. Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M.S. Anarase (M.ScAeri) 42 unconditional. positive regard for the good of another. It is giving and unsellish, Love is essential if children are te grow up healthy in mind and body. Lowe is the unseen undercurrent binding all the four values. When the mind is tuned away from selfishness. the ‘heart’ opens. anu love (lows. Love is body and is enhanced through breathing exercises. The component of group singing ine Programme promotes harmony, co-operation and joyfulness. In singing a cyt iby experience the sweetness of love. Love may also be fostered through storfelitewand activities which provide young people with the opportunity to care for other people’'dnimals, plants and objects. 5)Non-Violence: 4 For the non-violent person, the whole world" s, nil fably When the former four values are practised (i.e. the conscious mind is keenly artyore is flowing, there is peace and actions are right) life is lived without ae anything else. It is the highest achievement of human living encompassing"kpsBeetfor all life -living in harmony with nature, not hurting by thought, word or egy ‘e yy ‘ed my “hy, My ‘ye pty ye of Ht a my i hy eye i ra Nye ay My Dr. V. B. Kamble Professor Dept. of Extension Education College of Agriculture LATUI energy, not an emotion, and is inherent in every breath. It is the motive force of the physical [ HVEIU1: Human Values and Ethics: Dr V. B. Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M.S. Anarase (MSeAorh Professor Dept of Extension Education allege of Agricult, Lecture No 5. LATOR teeeaka Ethics: Professional, environmental Professional Ethics: Professional ethics is the set of standards adopted by professionals. Every profession has its ethics: medicine, law, pharmacy etc. or Professional ethies is defined as the, Personal and corporate rules that govern behavior within the context of a particular ‘t yy hy profession, What exactly is 2 profession s 7 SoS eat A profession can be understood in terms of the attributes lanalye ujtéients of a i d at Professional practice, such as "calling in which special knowledge, ag sill are used in the | N) service of mankind." tad Who is a professional & Professionals who comprise a given, propision als6'tend to have certain defining i attributes and requirements. ‘hy ty “ty : yy pe Hasaeet Medical doctors, lawyers, accoypltys.fee. find themselves in situations in which their decisions and actions gatnpede ignificant social effects, and have roles and aly Ny responsibility- ties that ease of ordinary individuals, is ance '™ Sometimes thesgitoles and'tesponsibilities differentiate professionals from others. if P p yma” My ) Some imporggit pharaeristis of professional ethics: tye, / Ua a a / |. Formal édde 2. Fotis 3 Precedence 4, Restriction 5, Two dimensional 6, Role morality, athiy nh wn Environmental Ethics: 0 Tt + Environmental ethies take into considerution the moral obligations human hein, concerning the environment, Lear how environmental cthies and human values affect our ability to understand and solye environmental problems, © Did you notice that the world is ing smaller? | dont mean it is phy sigalls shrinking in size, but there's no denying that in today’s modern work we are more HYVE111: Human Values and Ethics: Dr V.B. Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M.S. Anarase (M.Sc.Aori) 1 Professor Dept. of Extension Education College of Agriculture LATUR. aWireness comes some eis Wilb respect to the care af the planet, in this Kasih ve WIL! Gisele Gov siiituitan ethies and human values and describe how thes atheer our abifite fo val ahh oh cavironmental problems that our seh! fives Envi ronmental ethies is the philosophical discipline that considers the morat and ethical relationship of human beings (o the environment. In other works: what. iP any. moral obligation does men have to the preservation and care of the non-human world? While ethical issues concerning the environment have been debated for centuries. environmental ethies did not emerge as a philosophical discipline until he 1970s, ly emergence was the result of ineneased awareness af how the Py population was impacting the environment ss, well sos the eu inonaactial esse that came with the growing use of pesticides. technology. and inustts Environmental ethics helps define man’s moral aad chical obligations towed thy environment. But human values become a fictor when look’ eas drosiactitad ethics, Human values are the things that are important to individuals that they then use 1 evaluate actions or events. In other words, humans assign value lo certain things and then use this assigned value to make devisions about whether something is right ‘or wrong. Human values are unique io each individual because not ewervane places the same importance on each element al ile, Kor esample, & pers in an undeveloped country may find i morally secepable to eut dessn the Looe! make room for a farm where he can grow food for his Family. However. a person developed country may find this action morally unacceptable becitise the destenetie of forests increases carbon dioxide emissions ina the aumosphere. which ean negatively impact the environment ‘avironmental ethics. along with human values, make for chatler philosophic debates about man's interaction with the environment. Water and air pollution. the depletion of natural resources. Joss of biodiversity. destruction of ecosystems. ancl HVE111: Human Values and Ethies: Dr V. B. Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M.S. Anarase (MScAgri) is D Kamble Hee Extension Education ‘ollege of Agricultu: iarugouure global climate change are all part of the environmental ethies debate, And’ we see that within the discipline of ehvironmen ethics there are tough ethical decisions humans must consider. Environmental ethies is the philosophical discipline that considers the moral andl ethical relationship of human beings to the eavironmeni. In other words: what if ans moral obliy ation does man have to die preservation ad vate or the n-hurnas © While ethical issues concerning the environment have been Gehated for ceniiries, cavironmental ethics did not emerge sis « philosuphical discipline wintil ihe F708, tt emergence was the resull off inereasedl assareners ef hess Hike sap Population was impacting the environaient ay well as the environmental consequences that came with the growing use of pesticides, technology. and industry * Environmental ethics helps define man's moral and ethiea! ob! tions toward the environment, But human values become a factor when looking at environmental ethics, Human values are the things that are important to individuals that they then use to evaluate actions or events, In othye words. humans as: value to ceriain things and then use thi: igned value to make decisions about whether somethin or wrong, Human values are uniqic t cach individual because mut everyone: places the same importance on each element af life, For examapke, u porsan livi ng in pavers in an undeveloped country may tind it morally aeweptable in cul dean tke lotest make room lor a farm where he ean grow food lor his family. However, a person in a developed country may find this action morally unacceptable because the destruction of forests inereases carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere, which ean negati ‘ely impact the environment Environmental cthies, along with human values. make for challenging philosophic! debates about man's interaction with the environment, Water and air potlution, the ey “hy depletion of natural resources. loss nf biodiversity. demrvction of vem stens. aa! P Nye global elimate change are all part ofthe environment eihies debote, Ane we see that within the discipline of cnvironmcorel ethies shore aie fowhh wale egies iy must consider HVE111: Human Values and Ethies: Dr V. B, Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M.S. Anarase (M.Sc.Agri) 6 Dr. V. B. Kamble Lecture No 6, Professor Dept. of Extension Educatio" el = College of Agriculture Ethics: ICT LATUR, What is Ethies Defen: Ethics is the branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct. i Hy oR ery yt Fie Tie Ethics defines what is good for an individual as well as for the society and estabtisiies the Sty i nature of duties that people owe themselves and one giiotliéf. ‘hh Wal Meaning of Ethics: oy hy, il with ‘ay if Human beings have the ability, partly innate and partly. atch fp. Jtdge human actions es morally good or bad, sight or wrong. Eventhough “ahd Nig " and “bad / wrong” do not mean the same thing forall stil, everyone possesses, nol n,of right and wrong. Ay alg Why ethics is important M ey i "= The responsibility of choosing is, i ‘Bu! ‘God is blameless" ig ri ae “We are not given a good life ata We are given a life it's up to us to make if good or bad” a it Al Myfamony™ Ny ETHICS- ICTs "iy ye yy Computer Ethies is a set of moral principles that govern the behaviour of & group of individual. ... Some common issues of computer ethics include intellectual property “Us rights (such a5 copyrighted electronic content), privacy concerns, and how computers affect visor ' a Tf For ‘same while it is easy to duplicate copyrighted electronic (or digital) content, 'yniputer ethics would suggest that it is wrong to do so without the author's approval. And while it may be possible to access someone's personal information on a computer system, ‘computer ethics would advise that such an action is unethical. As technology advances, computers continue to have a greater impact on society. Therefore. computer ethics promotes the discussion of how much influence computers should have in areas such as artificial intelligence and human communication. As the world of computers HVE111: Human Values and Ethies: Dr V.B. Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M.S. Anarase (M.Sc.Agri) evolves, computer ethics continues to oreate ethical standards that address new issues raised by new technologies 7 Ethical, Legal, Social aspect of ICT: Every technological invention has got both positive and negative impacts on the society. Einstein while giving the nuclear power theory as has never expected that his discovery shall ever be used for such a devastating destruction at Hiroshima and Nagasaki too was not known during the 19ths that communication technology of late shall raft, \ many alarming direction associated with it. For example, ICT provides easier and 4 Fee means of storage and retrieval of infor oat Becy of video ete. at large sgéles"ttemnel provides ion but at the same time suffers copyrighted materials, software, data, mu instant access to all sorts of useful information at finger tip but at the sine ‘itt suffers from ri plagiarism, illegal uploading, downloading, copying, stealing, al ‘yiskce of intellectual property. ICT has created high-end job opportunities fon techie: i other hand has created sever unemployment amolg ti ech groups. Communication tn one hand and on the Technology has made trad, investment, business si tn and on-line transactions but suffers from cyBey cies forgery, sabotage, hacking and loss. pletand nruted through e-commerce Internet has made the whole world a smd eiiya village but at the same time is polluted ith horrid contents Tike pomography, Jorms and viruses. Therefore, it is high time now for careful inspection of the seal ‘ethical aspects of ICT as there ate not enough guidelines available in thisyfield‘a'e tNared to those available in conventional branches of Nay jpPoranty, now ICT is not limited to the scientists and science and technology software engineers sje cali it has become a widespread phenomenon, affecting people at various stages ity ies 'as customers, service provider, participants, middlemen etc. So it has becom) the ind responsibility of the sociologist business people and scientists to decide'tfy nth way ICT can be best utilized or er orekamble Dent. of Extension Education oun SSSR: College of ot Agrioutture aye Mn Computer Ethics is a set of moral principles that govern the behaviour of a individual. Therefore, computer ethigs is set of moral principles that regulate the use of computers. Ethical issues arising from the development and wide-spread use of ICT are of increasing concem, Prominent examples include the limitations of privacy in social network sites, ownership and control of data by search providers, the limitations on the use of large-scale ‘amble (Professor) & Mr. Anarase (M.Sc.Agti) 38 public databases or ICT systems or the possibility of moral ageney by autonomous systents Althou h there is broad acceptance that ethical questions are relevant wo ICT. and that the way they are addressed can influence the aeceptance and acceptability oF novel technologies. it is not clear how this is to be done nor how responsibilities should be defined and realised What should we now focus on in ICT ethics: The global action plan called Future Vision is proposed as an initiative 1 address the serious fragmentation of work in and between academia and industry related to so-called ICT Ethics. We need to identify what and where progress has been made, what problems or barriers exist and where is the future potential. The aim of Future Vision is to regenerate the relationships across the wider community so that ICT will be developed and utilised in an ethical and socially acceptable manner. It is not simply an academic init but a whole-world initiative which will lead to an improvement in practice. My 4 a Mn muy 7 fy Nye r. V. B. Kamble hy ey w O Professor iy \) Dept. of Extension Education I" College of Agricul 4 LATUR. ‘ulture HVELI1: Human Values and Ethies: Dr V_B. Kumble (Professor) & Mr. M.S. Anarase (M.Sc.Agri) [ Dr. V. B, Kamble Professor Dept. of Extension Education Coll yf Lecture No 7, ee Sensitization: towards others particularly senior citize: developmentally challenged and gender Sensitization: towards others particularly senior - citizens “A human being is a part of the whole, called by us ‘universe; a part of limited in time and, Space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the | rest ~a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness, - Albert Einstein “The death of an elderly man is like burning a library.” 4 proverb ia at Sensitization: ee Defen: The process of becoming highly sensitive to specific events oF situations (especially emotional events or situations) ie hi : Meaning of Sensitization: at, \ “hy, Sensitization is a non-associative learning process in which repeated administration he of a stimulus results in the progressive amplification of @ re: characterized by an enhancement of response to a whole class of stimuli in addition to the one “gg sponse. Sensitization often is that is repeated. ym For example repetition of a painful stimulus may make onc more responsive to a loud noi ‘Try to find most tortuous. longest strangest path selection and that sensitize that 80% ‘he the transaction low coverage in the flow testi ath on Introduction: ‘feng I ‘i a ‘f pore active life gnd waif, whenever it comes. So during the interim period, one should but a number.” Not very long ago, retirement meant end of lead a gedentyry lit, tnost of the time be spent on reflection and moditation, Hy, I i 7 Not anymore “'The mindset of old people is tuned! to what Abraham Liwoln had aid. * et {petit is not the years in your life that count. It is the life in your years.” Or what be a Mar twain commented. “Age is an issue of mind over mater. If you do not mind, it does Mat i dbe'matter.” Now there are no restrictions how a senior etizen should hohaxe. actor think The gap between generations has almost disappeared. Internet and social media have played & big role in making the free flow of ideas between people of all ages, AL present, as far as possible. many old people refuse to retire in carlier waditional way, as it led to boredom, total dependence on sons. depleting funds. HYVEIL: Human Values and Ethics: _Dr V. B. Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M.S. Anarase (M.Sc Agri) loneliness. Today with increased awarene longesity ant better bealihe | the senivy citizens alter sporting tieir mh responsibilities. now look Furward ws pursite their hobbies holidyins, se srk which realy interests them, ‘They are earetil to hoep thenisels cs einiotivnally. Hnanc alls and health-wise Hit enough to enjoy their retired lide, There sare so mnany opportunities tor them to keep themselves occupied meaningfully, only they have to keep pace with the changing times. Dr. V. B. Kamble iy Professor ety tye | Issue: opt. of Extension Education : oa College of Agriculture LATUR, “ at, In modern societies such clderly people are usually negicetell OF treated i well because of lack of time, patience and resources. Instances oF eau) abuse are se i mM hidden social problem an unholy trinity of domestic lant Jong. ‘The issue of Iklerly has been a increasing. Together with child abuse and spousal violence. nea neglecting elders encompasses physical as well a fit eial Exploitation of the 60 people. Dr. Buston wrote an article, “Granny: taro ‘the August Medical Journal 1975, “It is about time that all of us op ip elderly people too are at times i deliberately battered”, ay iy i Gaps in present a. "i issue: ity There are ipny gap ti present understanding of elder issues all-over the world. It is a cont salt Youth are also to bus have little apprhension liye ld eople’s problems. Lack of sensitivity aggravates the Prag old people's pr in their present world and problems my, ‘i cy" “ ‘hy, Old ge Beomeg source of many physical and mental worries or themselves as well as thei" "Wah and dear ones. People do not know how extensive it is. what are the ietnssing factors, or what are the policies and interventions that would be effective to “ty "Welt or reduce these problems. Until and unless we understand the issue of elders “uy jabuse better. Any one of us could end up being a vietim or a perpetrator per elderly care requires various MeISUTeS TANGING Wom HEUeT Support oT Cangas more training and incentives to for those paid or unpaid ~ who take up the responsibility of helping elderly people; to legislation and provide the legal instruments for better Protection to them, There should be betier public awareness and education about HYVE111: Human Values and Ethies: Dr V. B. Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M.S. Anarase (M.Sc.Agri) aa / Geriattic Psychiatry (o know the common causes and signs of elder abuse or to be aware of the existence of Elder Protection Team and how to make a repon, Dt V. B, Kamble ft i Professor oo Dept. of Extension Education ficulties in old age: College of Agriculture LATUR, ns behind the diffi ieulties old persons have to face are indifferent ‘The reas. family response, slow interventions and inta-familial pressures. liven in many wae families, youth misbehave with elderly. There are many eases reported in vewspae, | when the old parents are often considered “a burden by married children Thy at amy i abandoned, compelled into destitution and isolation or even eliminated, ants ‘fo preserve or save family honour and reputation. many senior citi eat denies or cover-up the ill-treatment they get from their own chit, ‘na is @ large number of elderly persons, whose sons/daughters are scttled br ay. HE is not always te ly. So much and so 1 possible for young sons/daughters to reach to their nary ng disgusted are some senior citizens. that they pre-book fall uncial services, ‘Wy ‘K What can be done to give relief to elderly pediple ~ Measures needed to be taken to control elder abuse; 7 my it "H, ; 5, i + To promote family values, 4! iy \ My + Sensitize the young onafagtis of older people and promote in them desirability of meetfag tht dteations + The most effective, ie Weayute is through sensitizing children and strengthening inter- emerge 8) ding, Ie Fin Increased Wyfnolfie independence icles to encourage young generation to co-reside with their parents by prSbdae tax relief, allowing rebates for medical expenditures and giving prelercnce {in g}lotment of houses. ‘ i 'Short term staying facilities for older persons, so that family can get some relief when My! oldies go out, + There should be nation-wide program: in schools and colleges for sensitizing children and young adults towards the aging and the aged + Sensitization of healthcare workers to recognize and develop a protocol lor treati + Develop a robust social security system that not only ensures income security tw the older persons, but also gives them opportunities tor income generation HIVELI1: Human Values and Rthies: Dr VR. Kamble (Pratossari & Mr. M.S. Anarase (MScAor)h + ILis one of the primary ethical duty o!'any weilfare gov ernment iui! i's institutions | prov ily comfortable eos ironnicnt foe eblerty aad terminally i persons ob fer case § ansicl). sess. or pain and other problems. physical, pspchodogival ain opening healthcare centres in each sind every local area. to take cate. gemtsinely andl compassionaiels. of their day toviss phy sic + Government should build Mats for senive citizens specially designed Keeping in ie the special needs of old-age ~ from grab rails in bathrooms and corridors to anti-skid flooring, arthritis friendly taps, wheelchair friendly lifis and flooring ete. le wyill ive them secure atmosphere and live independently with dignity. un tot doe on TET The Act outlines the legal options available te eters i P ty + Parents and grandparents who cannot maintain sagan lemand maintenance my under the Act. ci ‘yey \ * Maintenance ineluces food. clothing. residence! peliymensn and treatment. + Maximum maintenance cannot exceed Rs. 14,000: yer month © The slate gover rent can designate bypdGjaphwelline ollieer Io ensure the setior Ay hig My citizen gets maintenance. "al i“ " * If children/relatives fail to a 'Hejtiance within three months, the tribunal ea impose a fine and even, vi nigh them the tribunal can impose a fine and even imprison them tl fle sil ken i imprison them till the fine is paid «If senior citizen hy Heanpned. childrenvrelatives can be imp months a up- ess, 000, or both. ned for up-to three ‘ty ay 4, “hy ‘Hong Mh, io Dr. V. B. Kamble vay hy Professor att " Me Dept. of Extension Education he College of Agriculture Ny! LATUR. HVELS1: Human Values and Ethies: Dr B. Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M.S. Anaras Dr. V. B. Kamble fessor Dept. of Extension Education Coll Lecture No 8 - 9. ollegs of Agrtoutture Spirituality, Positive attitude and Scientific temper © Spirituality: Derived from Latin word “SPIRITUS” whiclr refers to “breath” or “wind”, Defen: Spirituality refers to that part of human being that seeks meaningless through intra, inter and transpersonal connection. oR st, ry," Defen: spirituality involves a belief in a relationship with some higher power, creative force, divine being or infinite source of energy. Describing spirituality: + Meaning: Having purpose, making sense of life, * Value: Having cherished believes and standards. * Transcendence: Appreci + Connecting: Relating to others, 7 mt Ul + Becoming: Which involves reflection, tloWi ag ie to unfold, and knowing who one is. Spiritual Needs: Need for ey 1) Love 2) Hope 3) Trust"4) Fotg|viness 5) Being Respected & Valued 6) Dignity 7) Fullness Ah 9) Creativity 10) Connecting With Higher Power 11) Belonging To a 2 fotimaniy pe Spirituality: a iy! ) + hete arestwo different approaches to spirituality Mag > Formal view: Spirituality is a concem with the scared, as distinguished from material ; oo w formal religion to live a life of faith. + The moder approach has become fashionable and trendy: because the idea of having a personalized worldview appeals to the American value of individualism. HVELLL: Human Values and Ethics: Dr V.B, Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M. S. Anarase (M.Sc.Agri) tiny “y © The notion of a “religion.” wherein each person can turn to themselves to discover “inner peace.” combines this value of indisidbatfisne ith the sslue of tree choice ¢ Your vision will become elear only when you look inte your heart, Who looks outside. dreams. ™ Positive attitude Attitude is a mental position relative to a way of thinking, a leaning towards that which you believe. OR Ut shows us Attitude can be defined as tendency to feel and behave in a pa feeling about something. f ty ] Positive attitude is more than thinking good thoughts i the ability to access a a My beneficial state of mind regardless of your situation. ("Ny FM Keeping a smile on your face and emitting a post re attitude will also show your boss a : Hy ttt Py yp that you are not afraid to take on challenges. Benefits of positive a jude: i mn Mud Hy, ye © Helps achieving goals and atte Syocess. ty Dr. V. B. Kai # Success achieved fer ag Ing rapidly. eareeanen . ‘hy ‘wi Det. of Extension Education More happiness", en College of Agriculture © More ong ‘we LATUR. ayy, + Greater in fo and strength. ty t0 ingle and motivate yourself & others. Minish ‘tu, ‘The power of Mositive attitude brings optimism in to your life and makes it easier to avoid (begat things. \) al Ny "pevetoping a positive attitude: * Choose to be happy. © Look at bright side of life. * Choose to be and stay optimistic. ‘* Find reasons to smile more often HVEILL: Human Values and Ethics: Dr V. B. Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M.S. Anarase (M.Sc.Agri) + Have faith in yourself and in the power of universe * Contemplate upon the facility of negative thinking and worries. * Associate yourself with happy people. «Read inspiring stories. «Read inspiring quotes. A positive attitude is everything in life. It's a state of your mind releases abundance of engtey and strength in your body to achieve anything that you desire. My Some tips which helps to achieve positive attitude: tant hing Always have presence of mind 2. Think and be positive 3. Affirmation 4. Visualize success | Achieve success through a positive attitudes Whether you attract success or failure, ee dent on your attitude. Those who focus on the good qualities that they have and tak, fing 4 felish in their achievements, no matter how small they are will inevitably sc ies hy se of wy 1 nang ‘ty yy We are living. asl of Science and technological development. Science has radically Scientific tember "| Introductio: changed mins ina environment. {t has lead to material and non-material material devon Scielice and technology have fostered a new intellectual temper known as Scien aig ‘yaccptding to Columbia dictionary “science is an accunuilated and systematized learning in Ni a general usage restricted to natural phenomenon”. The progress of science is marked not only by an accumulation of fact, but by the emergence of scientific method and scientific temper Dr. V. B. Kamble Professor Dept. of Extension Education College of Agriculture LATUR. HVE111: Human Values and Ethics: Dr V. B. Kumble (Professor) & Mr. M.S. Anarase (M.Sc.Agri) 26 Meaning: The term science is derived from Latin verb. *scive” meaning “Lo know” and Eatin word ‘scientia’ meaning "knowledge" comi nly speaking ‘science science is a systemized body of knowledge. Role of teacher in inculcating scientific temper in students © Develop sense of curiosity and questio * Develop capacity of reasoning and thinking. 1 + To bring students out of superstition by reasoning and experimentation,“ * To create open mindedness among students, ‘a8 ‘+ Teacher should use problem solving method lng i, tint! © By organizing science clubs in which the student stu ‘about different scientists and their iscoverie, thus leading to ber fh Fes h ng that science is for the benefit of man and not merely-for aesacg ‘hy «Teacher should create capacity of application i ‘a silent. Ma, aly 4 oy aly hy yf” Drv.s. my My bent of fon amble Ny ay Cong Extension n Educatio, cation Mid ‘ge rea (grieutture HVELLL: Human Values and Ethies: Dr ¥. B. Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M.S. Anarase (M.Sc Agri) oF Dr. V. B. Kamble ee Dept of Lap iel Education -u. ollage of Agriculture Lecture No 10 - 11 LATUR. Team work and volunteering, Rights and responsibilities @ Team Work: Team: Defen: A group of people working together to achieve a common goal. What is mean by Team si amy, ‘* Two or more individuals with a high degree of interdependence geared-toward ithe achievement of a goal or thecompletion of a task. feta nui," * Team make a decisions,solv ¢ problems,provide support.accomn| ih ‘missions,& plan Th Maui uu their work. : iy ‘Team work: wy samy Ne! Defen: The process of working collaboratively with a sreup of people in order to achieve a goal, 'y "ie PR ey M. Teamwork is the concept of people working ‘actlend 4 team for one specific purpose under the same value. hy ny ‘" ails Wie OR The ability to cooperate & commie ffectvely with others to achieve a common goal. Why Teamwork : jw" " Rationale for a team approach!" * Team are part of everyone's life you're a member of family team, a staff team, school, health care and community teams. 1 we * uS9 it’s appropriate that you understand how to function effectively as a team member. he What is Team Work. ny i, Leam work is ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct “iy, \ individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is a fuel that allows Se people to attain uncommon results * A team is a defined as a group (a collection of people) who interact to achieve common goal, but an effective, well-functioning team is much more than this * Participant in an effective team care about the group’s well being. They skilfully combine appropriate individual talents with a positive team spirit to achieve results. [ven Human Values and Ethics: Dr V.B. Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M.S. Anarase (MScAgri) Elements of Teamwork in Workplace: hy feat! al "wave any “y ‘* Regardless of whether the program effort is that individual. several individual or the entire county office unit, a climate of teamwork cam enist © A variety of working relationship exists among stat, You might view these relationships as dimensions (levels) of involvement or as a continuum of 7 jonshiip among agents. As you move along (ie continuum, the degree of communications integration & commitment scems to inerease. tH «© Greater interpersonal skills are necessary if you are to works together effectively at | more complex level. As your skills develop, more options become available to you volvement which you might select for any particular vl regarding the dimensions of program effort any 1) Collaboration: ¥ Common & shares ideas Y Have a feeling of respect for each team member's contribution it 2) Conflict resolution: 4h Leaving room for everyone's contribution < Developing the ability to listen to all idea Creating a method of consensus to develop @ solution the team can agree on 3) Role & Responsibi sis iy Responsibilities are distributed by fairly among the group ¥ Each member is game part of the task based on is role within the group & his y WW level of expertise. My 4 Bitte ng point of view Mh v Good, team creates solutions that are manufactured from the many different “Perspectives of the individual group members Yo It helps to sce a situation from several different angles,& can create a solutions that no i one ‘;ndividual could ereate on his on y Teamwork skills: 1) Interpersonal: v Trust/acceptance ¥ Communication Y Collaborative problem-solving Dr. i B. Kamble Y Conflict resolution tof (Crores Ccaton ollege of Agriculture LaTu HVES11: Human Values and Ethies: _Dr V. B. Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M.S. Anarase (M.Sc. Agri) 23 2) Self/project management: Dr. V. B. Kamble Professor ¥ Goal setting Dept. of Extension Education v College of Agriculture Planning © of Aan Task Co-ordination ¥ Performance management Few Teamwork Guidelines: 1) Effective communication Z pity ie tin! 3) Effective Meetings pny tutta nyt 2) Team working Agreement 4) Project management 5) Conflict Management ™@ Volunteering, Rights and responsibilities: vty ty, Volunteer: Defen: A person who performs or offers to perform a service voluntar “ily. OR To perform or offer to perform a service of one's own free will. OR A person who performs or offers to perform voluntary service. ‘There are things you should think about before you become a volunteer. like the sort of organisation you want to be involved with. how much time you have and what sort of rote will suit you When you choose to volunteer for an organisation. they have responsibilities for maki you are safe and happy in your role, But you will have to play your part in contcibuting to the af” organisation as well yy Unlike paid stafi. volunteers are not covered by awards or work place agreements. However volunteers do have rights, some which are set out in legislation and some which are considered the moral obligations of an organisation involving volunteers. Select a topic.to find out more: HVE111: Human Values and Ethics: Kamble (Professo! oe a Rights and responsibilities: ! Rights of Volunteer: Asa volunteer you have the right + Ahealthy and safe environment + Anorientation or induction session + Information about the organisation you are working for. including policies and procedures + A volunteer position description or volunteer agreement which outlines the tasks that you will be expected to perform and the agreed working hours + Be provided with sufficient training and supervision + Be reimbursed for necessary out of pocket expenses * Be protected by appropriate insurance + Have your personal information dealt with in a confidential manner + Take holidays + Say ‘no’ if you are uncomfortable or feel you are being exploited + Be informed and consulted on matters which affec! you and your work Asa volunteer you should not be: “ypc + Filling a position previously held by a paid worker + Doing the work of paid staff during an industrial dispute + ‘Treated in a manner that is discriminatory Some other right of volunteer A + To work ina healthy and safe environment (refer various Occupational Health and Safety ‘aco. + To be interviewed and engaged in accordance with equal opportunity and anti- discrimination legislation. + To be adequately covered by insurance. Dr. V.B. Kamble Professor pt. of Extension Education College of Agriculture LATUR. Human Values and Ethics: Dr V. B. Kamble (Professor) & Mr. M.S. Anarase HAVEL Ht Dr. V.B. Dept of Extension Education College of Agriculture + To be given accurate and truthful information about the organisation for NCR Sou are working. + To be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses. + To be given a copy of the organisations volunteer policy and any other policy that affects your work, + Not to fill a position previously held by a paid worker. + Not to do the work of paid staff during industrial disputes. + To have a job description and agreed working hours. + To have access to a grievance procedure. + To be provided with orientation to the organisation. * To have your confidential and personal information dealt with in accordance with the principles of the Privacy Act 1988. + To be provided with sufficient training to do your job. Volunteer organisations should have internal policies or procedures in place, including a statement on how they manage volunteer involvement, They should have clear procedures on how they deal with complaints, grievances or discrimination. ‘There may also be stat? behaviours and values that are expected, or a cade of conduet in pla The guiding policies and proceduires will mast likely be discussed during your induction process. If they are not you should ask your supervisor tor copies al the documents. As it volunteer you are expected to act in a manner consistent with these policies and procedures. All volunteers are expected to: ect confidentiality. 3) Carry out the duties listed in your vty 1) Be punctual and reliable. 2) Resy Volunter position description, 4) Be accountable. 5) Give notice if your availability changes ‘or you are leaving the organisation. 6) Report any injuries or hazards that you notice in the workplace. 7) Adhere to the organisation's policies und procedures. 8) Deal with complaints in the appropriate manner. 9) Undertake training as requested. 10) Ask for support when needed. 11) Support other team members. HVEW1: Hui

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