VALUES.
Values are fundamental beliefs, principles, and
ideals that guides individuals, societies or countries
in making decisions or choices.
TYPES OF VALUES.
1. Personal values: This is important to
individual’s .e.g. honesty, integrity, cooperation,
Courage, contentment, discipline, right attitude to
work, self-reliance (discovery, nurturing and
perfection, of talents and skills)
2. Cultural values: this is attitude about food,
language, dress, greetings, etc. in a culture
3. Political values: this is our beliefs about
government and politics.
4. Religious values: This is about faith and
spirituality.
5. Economic values: This refers to attitude towards
money, wealth, and economic system
6. Aesthetic values: This is our value about art and
beauty.
7. Family values: This is principles that guide how a
family unit functions.
8. Social values: This is about how individual
interact in the society.
9. Moral values: This is connected with what is
wrong or right in the society.
IMPORTANCE OF VALUE.
-Guidance in decision making.
-Personal fulfilment
-Cultural identity
-Social harmony
-Ethical behavior.
LEVELS OF MANIFESTATION OF VALUES.
*Individual level
*Interpersonal level
*Community level
*Global level
*Generational level.
*Educational level
*Political level.
FACTORS THAT PROMOTES GOOD VALUES.
*Education
*Role models. Positive role models like teachers,
public figures, etc.
*Family environment
*Religious and spiritual guidance
*Community engagement
*Government policy
*Peer influence.
*Parental involvement.
*Civic education
*Media literacy