Values Development: Tool in Molding the Academic Performance of Grade IV Pupils of Santiago integrated School, Santiago, Iriga City

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Education is necessarily a process of inculcating values to equip the learner to lead a life -a kind of life that is satisfying to the individual following the cherished values and ideals of the society. The whole enterprise of education is extricable linked with the development of values. No doubt, values education is both parent and public responsibility but schools as organized institutions ought to take the major responsibility in fostering values in students.

METHODS

The descriptive-correlational method of research was used, weighted mean, ranking, Chi-Square Test. Stratified-proportionate and random sampling, Questionnaire, Observation, Interview, and Documentary Analysis.

RESULTS

The success of the initiative for values development in students depends on the vision, motivation, skills, attitudes, values, and behavior of teachers. It is important nevertheless that teachers become better role models and relate with their pupils in pleasant and meaningful ways. The concern for parents' involvement in schools has to be heightened because of the present day family structure and relationships, parents with children. Studies showed that when parents are involved in school, children learn, get better grades, have positive attitudes toward schoolwork and exhibit more positive behaviors. Values education is both parent and public responsibility but schools as organized institutions ought to take the major responsibility in fostering values. The endeavor is an investment in building the foundation for lifelong learning, promoting human excellence and social cohesion, national integration and global unity. Special attention to this effect is the school's efforts on value education programs should be given to parents. Teachers should communicate effectively with parents regarding school efforts in helping children learn and acquire good habits and values.

DISCUSSIONS

Teachers need training for personal and professional development, focused on teacher's ethical, moral growth and ability to guide student's ethical growth. There must be a policy regarding family involvement in school, to discuss learning, parenting styles, communication styles with pupils and modeling good values. School personnel needs to communicate effectively with parents regarding school efforts in helping children learn and acquire good habits and values. Values education should be integrated into all subjects to a great extent. "Nemo Dat Quod Non-Habet" is a very relevant adage.