Values Education Research Articles

Exploring the Impact of Values Education on Sustainable Environmental Awareness and Behavior Among Eighth-Grade Students

Education plays a crucial role in fostering numerous established and sustainable behaviors in individuals. Among these behaviors, environmental awareness is particularly important because of its significant sociological impact. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of values education on environmental awareness and pro-environmental behavior. This study employs a mixed-method approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative research methods. The quantitative part of this research consists of 225 eighth-grade students and the qualitative part consists of six Turkish teachers. As a result of the quantitative analysis, it was found that the environmental attitude levels of the middle school students participating in this study were at a high level. In the qualitative analysis, it was found that the teachers participating in this study established a strong connection between mother tongue education, values education, and environmental education. The outcomes from the qualitative and quantitative analysis were discussed in depth and compared with the results previously presented in the literature. Additionally, the findings of this study indicated opportunities for future research as presented in the Discussion Section.

Values in Narratives: Religious Education as an Exercise in Emotional Rationality

The domain of education deals with the issue of the possibility of a person’s development so that the person would learn to become more human through the educational process. An integral part of a person’s development is first and foremost the dimension of an individual’s integration into society. Education for values plays an indispensable role in education. The technical aspect of education—as John Macmurray described it—has its foundation in instrumental rationality, aiming at the realization of utilitarian values in order to achieve the necessary social cooperation for the purpose of an easier coexistence. That so-called instrumental conception of life has given birth to a special type of the contemporary human being, homo faber. If, however, we strive to achieve the complete development of a human being through education, which is more fully realized only in the communion of people in the forms of friendship, fellowship and love, this instrumental conception requires enrichment through a communitarian conception of life, aimed at the realization of intrinsic values. In that sense, this article explores the contemplative and relational aspects of education from the perspective of religious education, which, according to John Macmurray, are based on the emotional level of rationality which results in the acquisition and adoption of intrinsic individual and inter-individual values. The aim of this article is to show that when it comes to education, these values are best conveyed through narratives. The article also attempts to shed light on the way students internalize and personalize intrinsic values through their emotional familiarity with the narratives, and especially with the value of reciprocity, which is key to authentic religious practice, and thus also to ethical awareness, which is important for the formation of moral awareness and character of a human being. Furthermore, the article explores the extent to which narratives as a form of religious knowledge are important in religious education, and in which they contribute to the formation of students’ opinions, attitudes and identities as transmitters of religious truths. Narratives notably carry a strong potential for the spiritual transformation of one’s personal and social life in such a way that they can motivate students to accept and realize certain religious and moral practices through experiential touching of values. Examples of narratives used in religious education textbooks in secondary schools in Croatia reveal how much they actually contribute to the goals of religious education in terms of education for intrinsic individual and inter-individual values.

Busy Ethic: A Validation of a Popular Concept.

The busy ethic for retirement, as proposed by Ekerdt (1986), is a prescriptive norm that esteems an occupied, active lifestyle. This research is a first attempt to measure the busy ethic in a standardized way and apply it to a population-based sample. Objectives are: to examine whether a busy ethic is affirmed by retirees; to test busy ethic endorsement by different segments of the retired population; and to examine whether endorsement is associated with selected activities. We developed a scale measuring the busy ethic for a survey among 1,143 Dutch retirees. We tested two sets of hypotheses about social factors that might explain subscription to a busy norm: a hypothesis about modernization (i.e., individual autonomy from social control) that would reduce busy ethic endorsement and a hypothesis about differential exposure to expectations. Greater consent to the busy ethic was associated with circumstances that enable active lifestyles (perceived income adequacy, self-reported health), that raise one's social value (education), and that entail more social connectedness (religious service attendance). Busy ethic agreement was positively associated with engagement in paid work, productive social activities, and group recreation. We found substantial endorsement of the importance of activity for oneself and others. The idealization of a busy retirement as a good retirement may be a seeming way for retirees to defer old age. At the same time, a prescriptive norm of activation may put strain on older adults who are less capable of conforming.

Adolescent and Young Adult Development in Transplant Recipients.

Solid organ transplantation (SOT) is the gold standard of therapy for individuals with end-organ dysfunction. Improved survival outcomes after SOT can help adolescent and young adult (AYA) recipients lead long and healthy life. However, successful SOT during adolescence and young adulthood is often complicated by the innate developmental challenges of this age group. The psychosocial tasks of adolescence include identity development, autonomous decision-making, establishing social networks, educational and vocational preparation, and navigating romantic relationships. These goals may be amplified or delayed for pediatric SOT recipients. Adolescence is also marked by rapid physical changes in linear growth and the development of secondary sexual characteristics. Yet AYA may experience physical and pubertal delays related to transplantation, as well as exaggerated body image dissatisfaction due to medication side effects. Strict adherence to medication and post-transplant regimens may interfere with adolescents' desire for normalcy and fitting in with peers. Healthcare providers should be aware that AYA value education and self-empowerment in transplant care. Transplant success needs to be defined by both medical and psychosocial outcomes, particularly when it relates to the vulnerable AYA population. Fortunately, investment from the patient, family, and care team can aid in transplant recovery and success. This article will identify the developmental challenges faced by AYA undergoing solid organ transplantation as well as strategies to engage positive outcomes.

A-089 Development and Implementation of an online learning Environment for clinical chemistry resident education: UAMS experience

Abstract Background The clinical chemistry resident teaching rotation extends over 12 weeks, equivalent to a three-month period. The first chemistry rotation is scheduled for the first year, the second for the second year, and the final rotation for the fourth year. Throughout the 12-week teaching rotation, residents are exposed to a range of clinical chemistry concepts, including laboratory management, quality assurance, and test interpretation, among others. By the end of the program, residents should be well-equipped to provide expert guidance and advice on clinical chemistry matters. The current generation of learners values education that is flexible and accessible, leading to the growth and integration of blended or hybrid learning in various educational settings. This research aims to assess the effectiveness of the newly implemented online platform by analyzing feedback from residents and their quiz scores before and after the change. Methods A Box folder was created for the clinical chemistry rotation and divided into three subfolders for each rotation. Each subfolder contains materials for quizzes, cases for discussions, articles, and presentations. All the residents have access to the Box folder for educational materials. Previously, reading assignments were emailed the day before sessions, while quizzes and cases were given during sessions. In order to assess the efficacy of the online platform, we conducted an analysis of the average quiz scores before and after its implementation. In addition, we utilized the feedback provided by residents to evaluate the platform's practicality and adaptability. Results On average, the residents post-implementation scores (30 quizzes) increased by 20% (10%-35%). The pre-implementation average score was 50%, which increased to an 80% success rate after implementation. The residents unanimously agreed that the new online learning environment was very helpful in preparing them for the in-person session. They also expressed dissatisfaction with the previous learning style, which made it difficult for them to focus on learning while answering questions given on the spot. Instead, they preferred being provided with the questions beforehand, which allowed them to carefully read and search for answers to quizzes and case studies. The residents found that speed-reading through the questions and quickly glancing over the answers and explanations was not helpful to their learning process. Overall, the new learning format was able to alleviate their stress levels and helped them better prepare for the in-person session. Conclusions The online learning environment has been found to be a preferred mode of education by UAMS pathology residents. It has been deemed effective and suitable for our academic setting.

Shaping Ethical Digital Citizens through Islamic Education

General Background: Education in Indonesia faces complex challenges related to concepts, regulations, and implementation across various educational systems. A critical issue is the development of student character, particularly in the digital era where graduates struggle to remain competitive globally. Specific Background: Islamic education plays a vital role in shaping students' characters, imparting religious values, ethics, and morality. In the digital era, this education extends beyond traditional religious teaching to address ethical and moral use of technology. Knowledge Gap: Despite significant research on Islamic education, little attention has been given to its role in teaching digital ethics and responsible technology use in the context of student character development. Aims: This study aims to investigate how Islamic education can shape students' character in the digital era by promoting moral values, digital ethics, and spiritual awareness. Results: The research shows that Islamic education has a positive impact on the moral and ethical development of students. It integrates religious teachings with digital ethics, fostering responsible behavior and spiritual growth in the use of technology. Novelty: This study highlights the novel role of Islamic education in bridging religious values and digital ethics, providing a holistic approach to student character development in a digitalized world. Implications: The findings suggest a need for curriculum development focused on integrating digital ethics and Islamic values, teacher training in ethical technology use, and collaboration with parents to support character formation in students. This research offers crucial insights for educational institutions aiming to adapt to the challenges of the digital era. Highlights: Islamic education blends moral values and digital ethics for character growth. Teachers need training to teach responsible technology use effectively. Parent collaboration boosts student character in the digital age. Keywords: Islamic education, character development, digital ethics, student behavior, moral values

Values and Education for Values of Today's Youth

Thesis. The aim of the study is to critically reflect on the challenges and current issues of value-oriented education in relation to youth. It focuses on youth as a specific generational group, internally extremely variable, in the context of massive changes in society, especially with the increase in the importance of digital technologies and social networks in the educational process. Concept. In the published study, several perspectives on the issue overlap on the theoretical and research levels. Healthy, functioning families are at the epicentre of concern for any society that cares about its own future. One of the major problems of contemporary public life, especially after the emergence of the so-called new media, is undoubtedly the issue of raising children in a media-saturated environment. The line of thought of the study is concentrated on the responsibility for the future of the society also through the formation of the value system of the young generation, considering the potential of the family in the given context. Results and conclusion. The study captures the essence, specifics, and selected aspects of insight into value-oriented youth education in the context of contemporary society. The present analysis is based on the knowledge of several scientific disciplines and its interdisciplinary character allows to look at the mentioned issue through the prism of one's own scientific field. The conclusion of the study highlights the irreplaceable importance of values education for youth, based on the central idea that values are the fundamental pillar of any society's development. It calls for values education, which is primarily the task and responsibility of the family or parents, pointing to authenticity and the need to preserve unity of thought, word and deed in a given context. Considering the dynamically changing times with an emphasis on value pluralism, as well as the tremendous growth of digital technologies, the study is a beneficial contribution to the social science discourse on values education in relation to children and youth, especially family education, which is of fundamental, formative importance for the individual.

Models of Valuing Used by Christian Religious Education Teachers to Enable Secondary School Learners Acquire Social, Spiritual and Moral Insights Secondary Schools in Kenya

This investigation was motivated by the extant evidence which indicates that social, economic and political vices are on the rise in Kenya. For example the Kenya police report indicates that nationally crime among the youths stood at 22% between the years 2004 and 2006 from 08% in the period 1998 to 2003. Kisumu East was among the most hit areas with the crime index at 38% in 2006. In addition to this school dropout stood at 31% whereas HIV and AIDS prevalence stood at 12.5% in the same period. This scenario created a need to examine the mechanisms put in place by the Kenyan society to enhance moral growth of the learner more so in Kisumu East district. The study sought to determine the valuing methods used by the Christian Religious Education (C.R.E) teachers in secondary schools with the view of establishing whether or not, the methods equipped the learners with the ability to use valuing models in societal context. The design of the study was descriptive survey and it was conducted in Kisumu East District of Nyanza Province in the Republic of Kenya. The study population consisted of forty seven schools, forty eight teachers and three thousand two hundred and twenty five form two students. Using stratified sampling technique, fifteen mixed secondary schools, five from each of the three administrative units in the district were randomly selected for the study. A population of three hundred and forty three students determined by use of the Fischer formula and then simple randomly sampled formed the sample. Added to the above sixteen C.R.E teachers within the study schools were sampled purposively for the study. Data was collected as follows: the teachers were observed using a rating scale as they taught C.R.E. Secondly, the learners were given a test to ascertain their affective achievements with regards to value identification in societal context and an in-depth interview was conducted with the teachers. Data was also generated through documents analysis in which the teacher's schemes of work, the syllabus and curriculum guides were scrutinized to determine their adequacy in addressing the learners' value needs. To ensure the usefulness of the instruments in collecting data, they were piloted to ascertain their reliability. They were also critiqued and corrected by the experts from the faculty of Education to determine their face validity. Quantitative data was analyzed by use of descriptive statistics such as frequency counts, means and percentages then presented in form of tables. Information from the interviews and documents was analyzed qualitatively by transcription and organization into categories as per the emergent themes then reported and presented in narrative form. The research revealed that the teachers were not acquainted with the valuing models that are supposed to be used in teaching morals to enable learners to acquire social and spiritual insights in societal context. The research concluded that moral decadence experienced in Kisumu East district is due to teachers' inability to use the right valuing models of teaching values using C.R.E. Due to this, there is an urgent need to review the C.R.E. teaching curriculum guide to emphasize on valuing skills. The findings of this study are useful to the designers of curriculum at Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, the Quality Assurance and Standards Officers in the Ministry of Education as well as the C.R.E teachers in a secondary school classroom since it contributes to the theory and practice of value education.

Strategies Development for Sustainable Development Student’s Career Values Education in Higher Vocational Colleges, Hunan Province

This study aimed to 1) study the current situation of students’ career values in the higher vocational college in Hunan province, 2) study strategies for sustainable development of students’ career values in the higher vocational college in Hunan province, and 3) evaluate the feasibility of the strategies for sustainable development students' career values in the higher vocational college in Hunan province. This study employed a mixed methods research design, combining quantitative and qualitative research methods. According to the Krejcie and Morgan sampling table, the sample group of this research will consist of 384 students randomly selected from 6 higher vocational colleges in Hunan to study the current situation of students’ career values education in higher vocational colleges in Hunan province. The research instruments were 1) a questionnaire, 2) a structured interview, and 3) an evaluation form. Data analysis was used for percentage, M, and content analysis. The research findings revealed the following: 1) the current state of students' career values in higher vocational colleges in Hunan Province in four aspects was high (M =3.93). Considering the results of this research, aspects ranged from the highest to lowest level were as follows: the highest level was career skills (M =3.96), followed by career psychology (M= 3.94), career planning (M = 3.92), and career ethics was the lowest level (M = 3.89); 2) the strategies for improving the sustainable development of students' career values education in higher vocational colleges in Hunan Province divided into four aspects which contain 29 measures. There are 5 measures for enhancing career ethics, 6 measures for enhancing career skills, 9 measures for enhancing career psychology, and 9 measures for enhancing career planning; and 3) the adaptability and feasibility of strategies for improving the sustainable development of students' career values education in higher vocational colleges in Hunan Province in four aspects were at the highest level with the M=4.80 and M=4.80 which are adaptable and feasible.

Implementation Of School-Based Management In The Formation Of Character Of State Elementary School Students 1 Watu Belah

Character education is more important than moral education because character education not only recognizes what is right and what is wrong but also how students are subjected to goodness. Character education includes education of values, ethics, morals, and character and aims to teach students how to make good choices and maintain goodness in daily life. This study aims to determine how the implementation of character-based school management in SDN 1 Watubelah runs. This study uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques: in-depth interviews, observations, and audiovisuals. The criteria used to select informants are homeroom teachers, BK teachers, and curriculum staff. The study results show that schools want to instill traits such as creativity, talent, and morals. They also do not forget basic traits such as honesty, discipline, etc

Mindfulness and Core Socialist Values Predict the Psychological Health of College Students: A Study on the Influence of Self-enhancement

Objective: In the context of rising concerns about the psychological well-being of college students in China, this study explores the predictive effects of mindfulness, core socialist values, and self-enhancement on their psychological health. These factors are of particular interest due to their relevance to emotional regulation, social support, and self-perception, which are critical in a rapidly changing social environment. Methods: The study involved 487 college students from colleges in Yunnan Province. Participants completed the Core Socialist Values Scale, Mindfulness Scale, Comprehensive Psychological Health Assessment Questionnaire (including Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, Depression Anxiety Stress Scales, and Satisfaction with Life Scale), and Self-enhancement Strategy Questionnaire. Data were collected through online questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS 27. Results: Correlation analysis showed significant positive correlations between mindfulness and psychological health (r = 0.50, p < 0.01), and between core socialist values and psychological health (r = 0.29, p < 0.01). No significant correlation was found between self-enhancement and psychological health (r = -0.03, p > 0.05). Regression analysis indicated that mindfulness significantly predicted psychological health (adjusted R² = 0.24), and core socialist values also significantly predicted psychological health (adjusted R² = 0.08). The regression model combining mindfulness and core socialist values predicted psychological health more significantly (adjusted R² = 0.26). Conclusion: The results indicate that both mindfulness and core socialist values significantly predict the psychological health of college students, while self-enhancement does not. Mindfulness promotes psychological health by enhancing self-awareness and emotional regulation, while core socialist values enhance it by strengthening social support and value identification. These findings provide a theoretical basis for psychological health interventions for college students, suggesting the combined use of mindfulness practices and values education to promote psychological health.

Research On The Integration Of Cultural Tourism Resources Into Values Education In Higher Vocational Colleges

Based on a questionnaire survey, this paper analyzes the problems existing in the integration of cultural tourism resources into values education in higher vocational colleges, and summarizes the way of integrating cultural tourism resources into values education in higher vocational colleges, so as to continuously improve values education in higher vocational colleges.

Methodological regulation of the education of family values of students – future literature teachers in the process of professional training

Introduction. In a period of permanent social upheaval, the education of traditional family values among new generations of Russian citizens plays a huge role in the development of society. In this regard, it is relevant to study the technological aspects of preparing a literature teacher for the fruitful formation of traditional family values among schoolchildren of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) in the process of literary education. The purpose of the article is to develop and test in the process of training future teachers of the Russian language and literature a system of methods and techniques for the formation of traditional family values in teaching literature at school. Materials and methods. The study involved students from the Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education «North-Eastern Federal University named after. M.K. Ammosov» in the field of training 03/44/05 Pedagogical education (with two profiles of training). Methods: content analysis of legal, scientific, scientific and methodological literature, questionnaires, pedagogical experiment, analysis of student creative works. Results. The study identified such key family values of students as mutual help and «care for relatives» (39%), «respect for elders» (37.5%), «mutual respect» (35%). The prevalence of the educational role of the grandmother (32%) in the traditional Yakut family was revealed. The formation of family values is closely related to the use of conversations, joint family events, analysis of literary texts by Russian and regional authors in literature classes using dialogization and problem situations. Conclusion. The results of the study showed that students are aware of the important mission of a language teacher in the formation of traditional family values of schoolchildren in the process of teaching literature and are ready to use such current technologies as dialogization, problem-based learning, and visualization in their activities.

Integration of Islamic Values in Anti-Corruption (A Secondary Data Study on Public Perception of Corruption and Religion)

This study examines the acceptance of Indonesia society towards the integration of Islamic values in corruption eradication policies. Through secondary data in the form of research survey data, this paper aims to explore the public's knowledge about Islamic values related to anti-corruption, their views on the effectiveness of Islamic values-based policies, and the level of support for the integration of these values in public policy. The survey results showed that the majority of respondents had a fairly good knowledge of relevant Islamic values, such as honesty (ash-shidq), justice (al-adl), and amanah. Most respondents believe that anti-corruption policies based on Islamic values will be more effective, with high support for the integration of these values. However, there are concerns regarding the consistency of implementation and the potential for politicization of religious values. This research suggests improving education and socialization of Islamic values, consistency in policy implementation, and collaboration with religious institutions as strategic steps to strengthen the eradication of corruption in Indonesia.

Value attitudes of high school students to health: analysis of the survey results

This article analyses the results of a survey of 247 high school students regarding their value attitude to health, namely the indicators of the emotional-value criterion. For this purpose, the author's questionnaire was used, which consists of five thematic questions that allow assessing the cognitive, emotional-value and behavioural-activity criteria of the value attitude to health. To analyse the answers to each question, the respondents were grouped into four groups using cluster analysis. In the selected groups of high school students, certain differences were found in the priority of personal values and their importance for achieving life success. However, the correlation analysis of the links between the respondents' choice of health as a personal value and one important for achieving life success did not reveal any significant relationship with behavioural manifestations of maintaining or preserving their own health. The analysis of the results of the study of high school students' attitudes to health through the prism of personal values and achieving life success suggests that students give significant preference to health values, but their lifestyle and behaviour remain far from maintaining or preserving their own health. Therefore, given the importance of education in shaping health values, it is necessary to increase the activity of teaching staff in developing physical activity programmes, motivating high school students' involvement in group or individual health activities, and introducing innovative technologies for shaping students' healthy lifestyles in blended learning. Effective tools include support by educational institutions for social initiatives and projects to preserve or restore health.

Federated or Non-Federated Sports: The Influence on Children, the Youth Population and Family Life

Family time must be combined with the personal time of each of its members, with special importance regarding children due to the need for attention and monitoring by parents of their performance. Within the leisure of minors in the home, physical activity and sports are the most in-demand typologies, thus some of them participate in federated clubs, attending a more institutionalized or professional sport, while others develop in an environment based on entertainment. In this way, depending on the demand for these activities, it leads to a series of different consequences in the family environment. The main objective of this study is to establish whether or not children’s attendance at federated sports affects family dynamics. A total of 224 Spanish families with children from 6 to 18 years of age who practice sport activities participated and completed a questionnaire with 36 items about the family’s involvement in children’s sports. The results show that parents with children participating in federated sports have a more positive perception of their children’s sports practices; they provide greater support to their children regarding their performance and see this activity as an excellent opportunity for education in values. However, they do identify it as an obstacle to the development of family leisure practices, resulting in an element that conditions family reconciliation. In this way, there is a need to establish alliances between families and sports professionals, providing family participation bodies in sports clubs and providing a better conciliation time to accommodate family time.

Scientific basis and teaching of values: a survey of politicians’, central bureaucrats’, and teachers’ interpretations

ABSTRACT The study examined how legislators, central bureaucrats, and teachers interpret the Swedish School Act's formulation that education should be based on science. A special focus was on education about values. The study was conducted using informant interviews with representatives of the political, central bureaucratic, and teacher level. The results show that there are conflicting conclusions both within and between representatives as to whether the legal requirement, that education should be based on science, is relevant to value education. The lack of clarity about how the legal requirement should be interpreted in relation to value education is problematic for at least two reasons. Firstly, it is problematic if the meaning of a law, which is the state's strongest form of regulation, is unclear. Secondly, the unclarity can threaten the legitimacy of the state's exercise of power.

Evaluating the Relationship between Teacher Pupil Ratio on Academic Performance of Pupils in Selected Primary Schools in Busia District, Uganda

This article evaluates the relationship between teacher-pupil ratios on the academic performance of pupils in selected primary schools in t h e Busia district of Uganda. the article revealed that planning an interactive and demonstration lesson becomes so challenging in large classes. This forces teachers to resort to using the lecture method because it is the only convenient one for large classes. However, with a lower student-teacher ratio, teachers have the capacity to address this situation, offering the students extra materials and helping them succeed to the best of their abilities. The teacher will also have a higher bandwidth to go above and beyond in communicating this area of strength with the student's parents and considering the next best steps. In the end, the article calls for the government of Uganda to thoroughly plan a path to universal primary education so that the necessary infrastructure is provided alongside the acceptance of more pupils instead of overwhelming an unprepared system with thousands of pupils. More so, as the Ministry of Education and sports reviews its policies annually,the input of teachers, students, parents, and administrators should be considered. Similarly, to encourage students and families to value education and have a stake in each student's education, the government should not advertise universal secondary education as entirely free and consequently require input from families. Furthermore, UPE should drastically reduce its recommended class size so that teachers can reasonably know each student and give him or her the necessary attention he or she deserves. Keywords: Academic performance, Education, Government, Parents, Teacher-pupil ration

Foreign Language Education and Cultivation of International Talents from the Perspective of Values Education

This paper explores the integration path of values education into foreign language education, analyzes the current demand and supply situation of international talents, proposes measures to enhance students’ international competitiveness and sense of responsibility through curriculum design, teaching methods, and faculty training. It aims to achieve synergistic development between foreign language education and values education, thereby cultivating high-quality international talents.

Education for a Sustainable Future: The Impact of Environmental Education on Shaping Sustainable Values and Attitudes among Students

In the face of pressing global challenges, the role of education in shaping sustainable values and attitudes among students has become an urgent priority. This study delves into the immediate impact of education and awareness on students’ knowledge, values, and attitudes toward a sustainable future, with a specific focus on environmental education (EE). It examines various aspects of EE, including curriculum development, teacher training, environmental initiatives within educational institutions, and students’ comprehension of environmental issues. To understand the role of education in fostering a sustainable future, a 2-point Likert scale questionnaire was distributed to a randomly selected sample of 87 high school teachers. The results, analysed through multiple regression analysis, the chi-square test, the t-test, and Cronbach’s alpha value tests, underscore the urgent and significant role of EE in preparing children for a secure future. The study further highlights the increasing urgency and importance of EE in the face of climate change, positioning it as a crucial element for early childhood educational policies.