SELFLESSNESS AS A TYPE OF VALUE

This is another type of good value which every society cherish and crave for. Sselflessness is an act of having or exhibiting no concern for oneself; unselfish but motivated to the welfare of others; giving all that one has for the good of others. It is also the quality of not putting oneself first but …

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JUSTICE AS A TYPE OF VALUE

Justice as a good value helps to bring about peaceful and harmonious existence among the people of a society/community. Justice is a social pillar of every society, which advocates for fairness, equity and equality for all citizens. It is a concept that preaches peace, progress and development. The concept of justice is centred on doing …

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FACTORS THAT PROMOTE GOOD VALUE SYSTEM

Trust: When trust is established in society and even among individuals, progress and development can easily be attained. Tolerance: Tolerance brings about peace, harmony, unity and progress which transmits to the overall development of any society. Tolerance also promotes good working relations among individuals and societies, Students should learn to tolerate one another in their …

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CLASSIFICATION OF VALUES

Values can be classified into two namely: good or bad values. Good values are those universally acceptable behaviours and/or conducts, that society cherishes and holds in high esteem. Examples are: love for one another equity and justice commitment/dedication fear of God humility being law-abiding respect for constituted authority honesty and truthfulness discipline and self control …

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IMPORTANCE OF VALUES

Good values promote peace and harmony that create enabling environment for progress and development to thrive. Values promote cooperation among individuals, society and the country at large. Values make people to work as a team, thereby, achieving a common goal which leads to progress and development. The knowledge and understanding of our societal values help …

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MEANING OF VALUES

Values in the context of civic education are the beliefs or ideals shared, by the members of a community/society, state or country about what is good/bad and desirable/undesirable. Values can also mean the moral principles, norms and beliefs, that direct, influence and control individuals’ behavioural patterns and society at large. Values are standards, which determine …

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