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Essay / Essay on Importance of Values in Education - 905
Essay WritingTheme: Values EducationTheme 4: Teachers and parents can play a key role in trying to teach children appropriate values, even if the task is difficult and demanding. Roles of Parents and Teachers in Values EducationValue is the standard of a person's behavior, whether good or bad (Oxford Dictionary, 1981). Values speak to an individual's life and give people an idea of an individual's character. Values speak loud and clear about a person and can also put a person in a place they never dreamed or thought about, such as prison or working a white collar job. Most people are well known throughout the world because of their values, whether good or bad. A good example would be Nelson Mandela, well known for his courage, bravery and commitment to his people and his fight against discrimination in South Africa. , on the other hand, Osama Binlarden, well known for terrorizing innocent people. Teachers and parents play a major role in teaching children appropriate values. Furthermore, parents should teach children appropriate values such as teaching them to make wise decisions, respect others regardless of race, religion, creed, color, gender and most importantly, advise the children. stay away from peer pressure which can lead to drugs, vandalism, bullying and also lead to teenage pregnancy. For example, teenagers today are also influenced by their peers, whether for good or bad. It is very common for teenagers to be encouraged to do bad things, such as smoking, drinking alcohol, and bullying. Second, in school, children differentiate from others based on their racial background, color, and gender bias. According to (DeGeneres, 2014) “Here are the values that...... middle of article......, 2004, Values Education: A New Development in Teacher Education, available at http:// directions.usp.ac.fj/collect/direct/index/assoc/D1175790.dir/doc.pdf, accessed March 10, 2014. Loop Erica, 2014, Relative Roles of Parents and Teachers in a Child's Education , available at http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/relative-roles-parents-teachers-bringing-up-child-2157, accessed March 9, 2014. Mandela Nelson, 2014, BRANZ Asphalt Shingles (online), available at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/n/nelsonmand157855.html, accessed March 10, 2014. Robb Bill, 2008, Values Education – What Is It? (online), available at www.valueseducation.co.uk, accessed March 10, 2014. Soanes Catherines, 1981, Oxford English Mini Dictionary, p 615, SPI Publisher Services, Pondicherry, India. Name: Rasekaia Bete ID Number: 2014121304 Program: BSC Forestry Teacher: Ms. Mercy