FOUNDATIONS OF

VALUES EDUCATION
INTRODUCTION

• The development of a healthy self-concept is

the very foundation of Values Education
• the development of values involves a
process
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW
YOURSELF?
The Johari Window

1 2
OPEN/FREE BLIND
AREA AREA

HIDDEN UNKNOWN
AREA AREA
3 4
Why do we pretend?

• To adapt
• Social Acceptance
• Misinterpretation
• Inferiority Complex
• In the process of maturation or changing for
the better
SELF CONCEPT

ORGANIZED PERCEPTION OF
ONE’S SELF
ORIGINS OF THE SELF

• Reaction of Others
• Comparison with Others
• Socio-Cultural Role
• Identification with Models
Characteristics of the Self

• The self is an other-oriented self

• The self never assumes an inflexible
character
Self-Esteem and Self-Concept

Which is which?
Persons with High Self-Esteem

• Likely to think well of others

• Expect to be accepted by others
• Evaluate their performance favorably
• Perform well when being watched by others and not
afraid of others’ reaction
• Inclined to feel comfortable with superiors
• Able to defend themselves against negative
comments
Functions of Self-Disclosure

• Gain information about another person.

• Predict the thoughts and actions of the people we
know.
• Learn about how another person thinks or feels.
• Practice in the norm of reciprocity.
• Deepens trust in the relationship.
• Makes one feel better about himself and his
relationship with others.
Requirements of Self Disclosure

• Openness
• honesty
• sincerity
• analysis
• going out
Appropriateness of Self Disclosure

• it results to feedback
• It is reciprocated
• It is not a random or isolated act but rather a
part of an ongoing relationship
Your future goal...

What’s instore for the

teachers of the future?
What are values?

How do we develop our

values?
The 7 Steps of Valuing

• Choosing freely
• Choosing from alternatives
• Choosing after considering consequences
• Cherishing the choice
• Publicly affirming the choice
• acting upon the choice
• acting repeatedly and consistently
The Moral Recovery Program

“The task of teachers in

all levels is to integrate
values in their daily
lessons.”
Teaching Values in any Levels

• When do we start?
• Finding Time
• Single Parents
• Television
• Religion
• Sexuality
• Working Together
Value Education Approaches

• Inculcation
• Moral Development
• Analysis
• Value Clarification
• Action Learning
Let’s Get Ready!!!
The war against bad
conduct and wrong sets
of values is now…and
you are on the forefront
as teachers.
The End