Values Education In Pre-Schools
VALUES EDUCATION IN PRE-SCHOOLS
INTRODUCTION
Regarding all areas of development, preschool years have an important place both in terms of persistence of the acquired behaviours and being the basis for many behaviours in the coming years. Although there are counter-theses, considering the superior characteristics of children in this age group such as intense attention, effective observation ability, readiness to learn, shaping a new world, mental activity, it is necessary to examine these first years of life with all its developmental features.
As a result of the mutual relationship with other individuals in the early stages, the behaviours acquired, although temporarily, are not only short-term behaviours but also long-term and somehow affect the future life of the child. The values and attitudes acquired in childhood continue to shape their expectations and affect their decisions throughout life. Likewise, it is possible to transfer these acquired values to the society after a certain period of time. As the starting point of moral development, the development of 'role-playing ability' is shown
Early childhood is the first period in which knowledge about values is laid. Values develop from different sources, and it is important to have a wide variety of experiences, especially in young children. Children learn information about values throughout their lives, but initial information is gained early. This process continues for life, but fundamental values are formed in the first years of life. Some of the goals of early childhood education are to work with children in harmony with others, to love others, to express their feelings properly, to be close to friends, to be kind, etc. to gain positive behaviour. Lack of life skills can affect children's interactions and relationships with each other, peers and others. Positive early experiences can provide the necessary basis for the healthy development of subsequent behaviour and thought processes.
Values are the real factors behind our attitudes and assumptions. Therefore, it is important to adopt the values well and gain them from a young age. For this, education, school, environment and interaction between these factors play a very important role.
PREPARATION
When it comes to values education, what values do preschool education teachers first think of?
How are the distribution of programs / activities applied by preschool education teachers about values education in their programs?
According to the pre-school education teachers, which are the first three values that should be brought to preschool children?
According to the pre-school education teachers, which are the first three values that can be easily brought to preschool children?
According to the pre-school education teachers, which are the first three values that can be hardest for preschool children?
Are there any issues / situations in which preschool education teachers have difficulties in values education? If yes, what are they?
COURSE CONTENT
Day 1
Opening, Meeting the participants, Introducing course materials and content
What is Value? Dictionary Meaning, Social Meaning, Moral Meaning, Legal Meaning, Economic Meaning
Conceptual Framework: The Nature, Scope and Analysis of Moral, Value, Ethics, Virtue and Character Concepts Training
Day 2
Basic Approaches Applied in Moral and Values Education
Values Education Importance and Requirement
The Function of Values
Values Education Stakeholders
Day 3
Schwartz Values Theory
Values and Moral Development
Values Education Approaches
Values Analysis
Day 4
Character Education
Recognizing the Factors That Affect Values Negatively in Our Society
Television, Internet, Newspapers and Magazines
Day 5
Values to Introduce
Love, Self-Confidence, Respect, Solidarity, Solidarity, Sensitivity, Responsibility, Courtesy, Frugality
Cleanness Accuracy / Honesty
Values Education in Curriculum
Day 6
Values Related Activities and Activities
Classroom Activities:
Day 7
Activities for the Whole School
Family-Oriented Activities
OUTPUTS
An understanding/consensus on what Values Education is in this context;
Knowledge of self and own principles/values;
Understanding of where these beliefs came from;
Knowledge and understanding of other principles, beliefs and values;
Skills for dealing with difference;
A broad spectrum of knowledge about differing cultures/groups;
Confidence to confront societal demands and expectations surrounding the teacher's role
BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS
Cooperation in asking questions to teachers.
Shows responsibility in doing activities.
Increase capacity to work independently.
Implement their learning in their practical life.
Attentive in class.
Develops healthy mind in them.