Values Education

Title: The Little Book of Values Author: Julie Duckworth

Prepared by: Miss Nor Hidayah Zamberi

The Teacher
I have come to the frightening conclusion: I am the decisive element in the classroom. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my mood that makes the weather. As a teacher I possess tremendous power to make a childs life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration. I can humiliate or humour, hurt or heal. In all situations it is my response to that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated: a child humanised or dehumanised. Haim Ginott, 1972

A Qualities Of A Dream Teacher

Based on a research among 10 to 11 years olds pupils, these are the answers:

a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h)

is kind is generous listens to you encourages you has faith in you keep confidences likes teaching children takes time to explain things

i) j) k) l) m) n) o) p)

helps you when youre stuck tells you how you are doing allows you to have your say cares for you tells the truth treats people equally makes you feel clever is trendy in clothes and ideas

Definition
Values Education: Adopting a values-based approach to teaching and learning. It recognises the recognition, worth and integrity of all involved in the life and work of the school are central to the creation of values-based learning community that fosters positive relationships and quality education.

Value No.1 : Appreciation

Means: gratitude Childrens mean: a) Thanks b) Showing that we care c) Valuing other peoples idea

Project: A group of pupils went to visit an elderly residents to record an interview by questioning and listening to their stories. During their visit, one boy with a challenging behaviour was attracted to one of the residents story. The resident was an army and the boy decided to make a play out of the story. He played the man himself. The old resident was so pleased with the boy when he watched the play. Inspired by theboy, the old resident decided to visit her long lost sister in Australia. The objective of the visit was actually a corresponding decline to anti-social behaviour in the local community. They are appreciating each other.

Value No.2 : caring

Means: feel concern or interest Childrens mean: a) Looking after someone new in the class b) Helping friends when they are sad or hurt c) We care for our school because it is a great place to learn

Value No.3 : cooperation

Means: work jointly towards the same end Childrens mean: a) Respect everyone and work together as a team b) Work hard to make good friendships c) Concentrate in class so everyone can learn

Value No.4 : courage

Means: the ability to do something that frightens one Childrens mean: a) Facing your fears b) Never giving up on something you find challenging c) Standing up for what you know is right, even if you stand alone

Value No.5 : freedom

Means: the power to or right to act, speak or think freely Childrens mean: a) You can go where you want to and do what you want to but you still need to think about others b) Not being told what to do all the time c) Giving a friend a space when they need time out

Value No.6 : friendship

Friend means: a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically one exclusive of sexual or family relations

Childrens mean: a) Special people b) People who play with us c) People who share and are kind

Value No.7 : happiness

Means: feeling or showing pleasure or contentment Childrens mean: a) Listening to people laugh b) Making other people happy c) Knowing someone cares for you and is kind

Value No.8 : honesty

Means: the quality of being honest Childrens mean: a) Telling the truth b) Having integrity and using it in every day life c) Being sincere, truthful and trustworthy

Value No.9 : hope

Means: a feeling or expectation and desire for something to happen Childrens mean: a) Believing in your dreams b) Being determined to get on c) Wanting peace in the world

Value No.10 : humility

Means: a humble view of ones own importance Childrens mean: a) Its linked to friendship if you boast a lot youre not going to get many friends b) The person who is showing off is like the hare and the humble person is like the tortoise and might win the race c) If there is no humility then people would always be showing off. This might make other people push themselves too far and it would hurt their emotions

Example: Another example of the value of humility can be found in the story of The Tortoise and The Hare. Through telling the story and acting it out, pupils should be able to identify with the behaviour of both creatures. Older pupils are often able to see themselves in the boastful actions of the hare and reflect on whether they should behave differently the next time they are in similar situation. A way of generating humility for a teacher, whilst at the same time judging the impact of ones teaching, is merely to ask the children by simply asking How did I do today?.

Value No.11 : love

Means: an intense feeling of deep affection Childrens mean: a) Being loved can lead you to happiness b) Sharing love gives you joy inside like a big bubble that never bursts, it just keeps growing c) Love is one of the main thing we need to exist along with air and water

Value No.12 : patience

Means: the capacity of tolerate delay, trouble or suffering without becoming angry or upset Childrens mean: a) Not losing your temper b) Waiting quietly c) Following the rules

Value No.13 : peace

Means: freedom from disturbance; tranquility Childrens mean: a) A quiet time b) Countries can be at peace when they are not fighting c) It helps you to calm down

Value No.14 : quality

Means: the degree of excellence of something or measured against other similar things Childrens mean: a) Working together to get quality work in your books b) Achieving quality makes us feel good inside c) Teachers plans good lessons so that we can do our best

Value No.15 : respect

Means: a feeling of admiration for someone because of their qualities or achievements Childrens mean: a) Being kind be a buddy b) Valuing other peoples ideas c) Respect everyone for their individual skills and qualities. We are all unique!

Value No.16 : responsibility

Means: the state or fact of being responsible Childrens mean: a) We all have different jobs to do in school b) We are responsible for our own actions c) Caring for your possessions and those of other people

Value No.17 : simplicity

Means: the quality or condition of being simple Childrens mean: a) If you do everything complicated, youll get yourself in a muddle b) Simplicity makes things beautiful c) I like it when lessons arent too difficult

Value No.18 : thoughtfulness

Means: showing careful consideration or attention Childrens mean: a) You need to have thoughtfulness to have friends b) It is a great value because you think about people other than yourself c) Think before we act

Value No.19 : tolerance

Means: the ability, willingness or capacity to tolerate something Childrens mean: a) Listening to other peoples views b) Being kind to each other c) Showing patience waiting for your turn

Value No.20 : trust

Means: firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability or strength of someone or something Childrens mean: a) You ask someone to do something and you know theyll do it b) They keep their promises c) You feel comfortable with them

Value No.21 : understanding

Means: perceive the intended meaning of (words, language or speaker) Childrens mean: a) You need to understand what people are saying if you want to sort things out b) Some people have disabilities and they need our help c) We must try to understand our teachers but always ask if we want help

Value No.22 : unity

Means: the state of being united or forming a whole Childrens mean: a) Share a set of goals b) We are co-operate to be united c) We show respect and friendship to each other

Example: A wonderful example of unity is Lessons From Geese. Fact 1: As more geese flap the wings in V formation, they create greater flying range.

Lesson: People who share common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier.
Fact 2: When a goose felt out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of flying alone. Lesson: We should stay in formation with those headed where we went to go. Willing to help and give help to others.

Fact 3: When the lead goose tires, it rotates back into formation and another goose flies to the point position. Lesson: People are interdependent of each others skills, capabilities and unique arrangement of gifts, talents and resources. Fact 4: The geese flying in formation honk to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. Lesson: Productivity is much greater in groups where there is encouragement.

Fact 5: When a goose gets sick, wounded or shot down, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help and protect it. They stay with it until it dies or is able to fly again. Then, they launch out with another formation or catch up with the flock. Lesson: We will stand by each other in difficult as well when we are strong.

THE VALUES TOOLBOX

Tool 1: Being a role model If you have one rule only, try NO SHOUTING at the children. Think of all the things you can do instead of shouting. Tool 2: Positive Discipline Policy Lesson in long periods needs a break, lesson is flexible, be positive and show plenty of praise, either verbally or non-verbally, be consistent, establish good relationships with parents, try to understand why pupils misbehave, give pupils choices, avoid threats and ultimatums, never bribe or make promises you cant keep, accept mistakes and help pupils to learn from them, talk to the children respectfully without ridicule, sarcasm, name-calling or humiliation.

Tool 3: Creating The Optimum Learning Environment Place plants around the school, indoors and outdoors (involves the children in taking care of them), de-clutter areas on regular basis, ensure the furniture in the classroom is appropriate for the age of the children, use display space effectively, if children can look out of the windows - reach storage areas and sit at tables and chairs that suit them, consider the lighting in the room, pick the colour of the school walls that leaves good impact on pupils mood, encourage to smile, use music in assemblies and lessons. Tool 4: Helping Children To Experience Calmness, Mutual Respect and Relaxation Through Peer Message Studies have shown that, when children give massage to each other, they become calmer, concentrate better and have more confidence. They learn to respect themselves and other children. Each child gives permission for the massage to take place. If children do not want to give or receive massage, they sit and watch. (10-15 minutes massage on each other back, head and arms)

Tool 5: Philosophy For Children (P4C) A powerful tool that promotes open debate and depth of thinking. Each session is pupil-led, allowing the children to dictate the course of their discussion, whilst the teachers act as facilitators. Here are few ideas for P4C: Honesty: Are all lies bad?, Wealth or Friendship? Security or Fame?, How far would you go for a friend?. Tool 6: Stretching and Relaxation Classes Alongside giving daily opportunities for stillness and calm during assemblies and in lessons, children can also experience stretching and relaxation classes as part of their physical education curriculum. Lessons are filled with fun stretching and moving games interlaced with delightful stories and a quiet time.

Tool 7: Assemblies The school assembly is the central to the development of Values Education. Having a daily opportunity for staff and children to gather in one shared space and unite in growing together as a school is essential to make values-based schools successful. The assembly leader will greet the children with a positive comment once everyone is in and the assembly theme will be related to the value of the month.

CLOSURE: THE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) Good discipline Aim is for a calm, reflective atmosphere Philosophy for children but enhanced by action Values permeate all areas and aspects of school life Teachers remember to be the role models Encouraging pupils to want to be good citizens rather than relying on managing them into good behaviour. Ultimately, makes teachers job in the classroom easier Can lead to raised standards in both teaching and learning The school is a happy place to be

Thank you !