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clusion value based holistic (Spiritual, Emotional,
Intellectual, physical, Psychological, Social and
The present education system tends to be Moral) development of each student, So that the
conservative and reactive rather than proactive students could become better human beings
with regards to inculcation of values. Values and make difference in the world as they go out
inculcation through value clarification from here. Can we make use of the opportunity
strategies possesses strong credential in at St. Xavier’s to become good, loving, beautiful,
facilitating students to imbibe values. The kind, truthful and sincere to promote life? This
Xavier’s (a synonym for excellence) constantly is the right time to think over the issue.
and more profoundly strives to facilitate
Values For Sustainable Futures
Education once had a broader meaning in Tungashree Das
our life, but sadly the meaning has reduced
to the fact that it will go on to become our environments, be it school or any gatherings.
source of fulfilling daily requirements.
Values literally mean hold in high esteem or
Education is a process which encompasses the regard highly and value concepts are ideas,
overall development of an individual which beliefs or understandings one has that guide and
also includes the knowledge of social conduct, are reflected in one’s behaviour.Value education
strength, character and self- respect. But is the process of providing opportunities for
education in schools has been limited to bookish the continuous development in all students the
knowledge of students through rote learning knowledge, skills and attitudes related to certain
and promotion of scoring exceptional marks values which lead to behaviour exhibiting those
in the assessments. Academic achievements values. The challenge for teachers is to develop
do matter but there is more to our lives than principles for dealing with value-laden issues in
the percentages of marks. We take pride that a professional and ethical way. They are needed
our educational system is more advanced and to provide guidance to students for adopting
progressive in terms of academic standards in a positive and optimistic approach and this
comparison to that of USA or UK. But in terms entails the cultivation and nurturing the values
of creativity, independent study and objective of citizenship, commitment, compassion,
approach towards a subject we feel inadequate empathy, honesty, perseverance, patience,
in experience. Certainly these aspects call for respect, self-respect, sportsmanship, tolerance,
our attention towards the values associated with virtue, punctuality. These are certain values
the present education system of our country if which would affect one’s personal behaviour.
we want our children to become competent The feeling of respect for others brings out a
culturally, socially and economically. different front of one’s personality. Altruists
are valued the most and their contribution
Values do not develop in an individual in a quick to the world is remembered for ages. The
succession. It is a gradual process which results feeling of cooperation developed through a
as a product of many diverse environments and conducive social environment in the schools
takes years to form. It begins with family and will help to set a peaceful environment later in
gradually increases the horizon with varying the outside world. The recognition of mutual
interdependence with others will develop a
Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom
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Intellectual, physical, Psychological, Social and
The present education system tends to be Moral) development of each student, So that the
conservative and reactive rather than proactive students could become better human beings
with regards to inculcation of values. Values and make difference in the world as they go out
inculcation through value clarification from here. Can we make use of the opportunity
strategies possesses strong credential in at St. Xavier’s to become good, loving, beautiful,
facilitating students to imbibe values. The kind, truthful and sincere to promote life? This
Xavier’s (a synonym for excellence) constantly is the right time to think over the issue.
and more profoundly strives to facilitate
Values For Sustainable Futures
Education once had a broader meaning in Tungashree Das
our life, but sadly the meaning has reduced
to the fact that it will go on to become our environments, be it school or any gatherings.
source of fulfilling daily requirements.
Values literally mean hold in high esteem or
Education is a process which encompasses the regard highly and value concepts are ideas,
overall development of an individual which beliefs or understandings one has that guide and
also includes the knowledge of social conduct, are reflected in one’s behaviour.Value education
strength, character and self- respect. But is the process of providing opportunities for
education in schools has been limited to bookish the continuous development in all students the
knowledge of students through rote learning knowledge, skills and attitudes related to certain
and promotion of scoring exceptional marks values which lead to behaviour exhibiting those
in the assessments. Academic achievements values. The challenge for teachers is to develop
do matter but there is more to our lives than principles for dealing with value-laden issues in
the percentages of marks. We take pride that a professional and ethical way. They are needed
our educational system is more advanced and to provide guidance to students for adopting
progressive in terms of academic standards in a positive and optimistic approach and this
comparison to that of USA or UK. But in terms entails the cultivation and nurturing the values
of creativity, independent study and objective of citizenship, commitment, compassion,
approach towards a subject we feel inadequate empathy, honesty, perseverance, patience,
in experience. Certainly these aspects call for respect, self-respect, sportsmanship, tolerance,
our attention towards the values associated with virtue, punctuality. These are certain values
the present education system of our country if which would affect one’s personal behaviour.
we want our children to become competent The feeling of respect for others brings out a
culturally, socially and economically. different front of one’s personality. Altruists
are valued the most and their contribution
Values do not develop in an individual in a quick to the world is remembered for ages. The
succession. It is a gradual process which results feeling of cooperation developed through a
as a product of many diverse environments and conducive social environment in the schools
takes years to form. It begins with family and will help to set a peaceful environment later in
gradually increases the horizon with varying the outside world. The recognition of mutual
interdependence with others will develop a
Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom
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