Research Information System
Educational Resources Information Center, no.1, pp.1-20, 2000 (Non Peer-Reviewed Journal)
This document discusses a survey conducted to determine what
students and teachers considered as moral values. The belief that character
education should be used to promote and form a common language among people
prompted the research. In addition, the question of what moral values
education should be was considered. A model of moral and values education was
developed and implemented in a private educational setting. Priority was
given to individual transformation of both teachers and students. Teachers
were presented with the necessary education about moral values, leadership,
motivation, and evaluation. The characteristic of the ideal teacher and
student were identified. Teachers were encouraged to work in teams and an
exchange of information increased among them. As a result of the study
several positive changes were noted in the teachers, such as a strengthened
sense of belonging; sharing and solidarity spread; and willingness to accept
responsibilities increased. For students, several positive observations were
noted. Their rate of telling lies declined; their rate of academic success
increase; and fighting nearly disappeared. (Contains 1 table and 33
references.) (JDM)