VALUES EDUCATION: REVIEWER
Character Education Ethical Choices
True Education 6 Pillars of Character
- The function of true education is to - Respect
think intensively and to think critically.
- Responsibility
Real Character
- Fairness
- The measure of a man's real character
- Caring
is what he would do if he knew he
would never be found out.” - Civic Duty (Citizenship)
Training - Trustworthiness
- Train up a child in the way he should go RESPECT
and when he is old, he will not depart
from it. - The essence of respect is to show
solemn regard for the worth of people,
Kohlberg's Statement of Moral Development: including oneself.
Kohlberg describes the Golden rule has having - treat everyone with respect
two parts.
- All of us have a basic right to be treated
- (1) Do unto others as you would have with dignity
them do unto you and (2) love your
neighbor as yourself - no person should be used simply as an
instrument of another’s needs.
Ethics - Live by the Golden Rule
- Respect other’s dignity, privacy,
- Ethics is not always what is done, but
freedom, and possessions
what OUGHT to be done.
- Be Courteous and Polite
- Be Tolerant and Accepting of
Differences
Character
- Respect the autonomy of others
- Character is what you are when nobody - Does not Use or manipulate others
is looking. - Does not Abuse, demean or mistreat
anyone
- Character is the result of values and - Does not Pre-judge or discriminate
beliefs against others
- Character is a habit that becomes - Respect is Given NOT demanded
second nature - “I will treat you like a gentleman, not
because you are one, but because I am
- Character is not reputation or what one”
others think about you -
- Character is not how much better you
are than others
- Character is NOT RELATIVE
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RULE of RESPECT - Be Accountable
“All individuals are important and the - Pursue Excellence
well-being of each is a moral end in itself; never
- Exercise Self-Control
treat others as simply the means for your own
gain or gratification.” - Acknowledge and meet your legal and
moral obligations
- Everything we do makes a difference
Characteristics of RESPECT
- What we do and what we say starts a
- Tolerance
chain reaction that affects the lives of
- Acceptance
others
- Autonomy
- Privacy - We are responsible for our attitudes.
- Nonviolence
- Courteous - Work Ethic. When others depend on us to
- Polite show up on time, prepared and ready
- Concerned to do our work and dedicated to stick
with the job unit it is done.
Responsibility
Dimensions of Responsibility
- Being responsible means being in
charge of our choices, and thus, our - Accountability. Our ability to reason
lives. and freedom to choose makes us
morally autonomous and, therefore,
- Responsibility requires us to recognize - accountable for our choices.
that what we do and what we don’t do - Duty. We are bound by principles of
matters morality to make choices that honor
rather than degrade universal ethical
- we are morally responsible for the
obligations to be trustworthy,
consequences of our choices.
respectful, responsible, fair, caring, and
- being accountable for what we do and good citizens
who we are. - Don’t blame others
- Don’t buy into being a victim
- Everyone is responsible for the
- Pursue excellence and take pride in
development of his or her personal
everything you do
character.
- Do the best you can with what you
- Choosing NOT to choose is a choice. have. No excuses.
- Some of our choices are conscious and
some are not.
- We choose whether to be conscious
and concerned about the consequences
of what we say and do
- Do Your Duty
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Duty – Citizenship - Participating, voting, sharing your
opinion, serving on committees,
- Civic virtues refer to conduct that is
reporting wrongdoing, and paying
desirable and praiseworthy but not
taxes.
morally mandated.
- Citizenship are the duties, rights, Civic Duty – Obeying the Law
conduct and responsibilities of the
- The Vital Social Contract that makes a
citizen of a state.
democracy work is the agreement that
- Respecting the rules, laws, and property
we will be governed by laws.
of the state and doing your share to
- Rules of Engagement – “running naked
preserve them is your honest share in
in the woods”
citizenship.
- Each of us gives up some personal
- implies obligations to contribute to the freedom in order to achieve collective
overall public good. benefits of orderliness, economic
stability, personal safety, and justice.
- Playing by the rules, obeying the law,
- In a democracy we deal with unwise or
and paying all taxes
unpleasant rules by changing the rules,
- Participating in the democratic process not by disobedient conduct.
by voting, serving on a jury, reporting
Fairness
crimes, and testifying as a witness.
- Being Fair is a moral obligation
- Enforcement policies do NOT determine
- Treat ALL people fairly
the validity of the law – if no one sees
- Listen to others & try to understand
you, its OK.
what they are feeling and saying.
- Just because you have ACCESS, does - Rushing judgment is UNFAIR.
NOT give you the right to STEAL. - Consider all the facts, including
opposing views, before making
- Running for office, accepting decisions
appointments to office, working for - Make impartial decisions, using the
candidates or issues. same criteria, rules, or standards for
- Giving time and / or money to everyone
charitable and other social causes. - Correct your mistakes in judgment
- Don’t take advantage of other people’s
Civic Duty – Doing Your Share mistakes or ignorance
- Protect the environment by conserving - Don’t take more than your fair share
resources and minimizing waste and - Don’t let personal preferences,
pollution. prejudice or other feelings improperly
- Being a good citizen and a good interfere with decisions which should
neighbor. be based on merit.
- Care about and pursue the common - Rewarding or Punishing indiscriminately
good. is unfair and causes prejudice in society.
- Be a volunteer – help your school and - Maturity is the ability to analyze &
community be better, cleaner and safer evaluate fairly after listening to all the
facts & differing points of view.
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Basic Rules of UNFairness Theories of Fairness
- Legally Mandated Favoritism. EFFORT
Sometimes these are mandated to
- a person is entitled to more if he/she
correct historic patterns, but whenever
tries harder irrespective of talent,
possible there should be equality
ability, or need
among ALL people.
- It is unfair to make a judgment that SENIORITY
favors or discriminates against
individuals based on improper factors. - a person is entitled to more if he/she
- Nepotism. Criteria for employment or has been there longer irrespective of
promotion should be applied to merit, need, power, or effort
everyone alike. EQUALITY
- It is unfair to impose punishment that is
disproportionate to the offense. - a person is entitled to an equal share
- Motives are important. Intentional irrespective of merit, need, power, or
violations and unintentional mistakes effort
should be considered differently MIGHT
- It is unfair to handle similar matters
inconsistently. - a person is entitled to whatever he/she
- We do know what is unfair, and our first can acquire irrespective of merit, need,
obligation is to avoid being unfair. or effort. Power determines what a
person deserves; might makes right.
PERSPECTIVES ON JUSTICE
NEED
- Small fish --- “There is NO justice”
- a person is entitled to whatever he/she
- Medium fish – “There is SOME justice” needs. In a just system, everyone will
- Big fish – “The world IS JUST.” have what they need. Excess above
needs can be distributed by any other
Establishing Fairness in the Classroom theory of justice.
- Respect Self MERIT
- Respect Others (privacy, possessions, - a person is entitled to whatever he/she
humanity, differences) can earn or acquire based on skill,
- Respect Education talent, and /or hard work.
- Respect the Environment 3 Rules to Fair Decisions
- Respect Resources (If you teach it, you - First, since disagreement and criticism
can grade it) are inevitable, we must content
ourselves with reaching fair decisions
based on personal conscience and
ethical justifiable standards.
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- If you need to be liked or approved of - Fair Hearing
by everyone, avoid accepting o Has everyone been given time
responsibility that requires tough and due process for a fair
choices. disclosure of their side of the
- SECOND, we should be clear in our own story?
minds about the CRITERIA used for o Has “right of confrontation”
making judgments. It is ONLY FAIR if been given to the accused
EVERYONE knows the criteria o Has everyone been allowed to
beforehand. explain, listen, and understand?
- THIRD, the PROCEDURES used to weigh
Caring
a decision must be and appear to be
fair. These procedures should be a - Caring is the “GLUE” of society
matter of record. (Common knowledge) - Without CARING we are less than moral
beings
Procedural Fairness
- Compassion
- Fair Notice - Kindness
o Have the rules been posted? - Consideration
Has the person been given fair - Charity
warning? - Caring takes TIME & ACTION
o Is the person unaware of the - Teach children to love their family,
rule? friends, and community.
- Separate the person from the behavior
- Impartiality or choices the person has made.
o Is the judgment based on the - A person of character is empathetic,
CRITERIA ? helpful, considerate, and
o Have conclusion be made based compassionate.
on facts and clear evidence? - A caring person is one who strives to
o Has all the information been make life better for ALL people
considered? - A caring person helps people in need
o Are the conclusion clear? - Is NOT mean, critical, hurtful or
insensitive
- Gather of the Facts
Trustworthiness
o Has judgment been suspended
until all the opposing sides have - Even small lies & deceptions can topple
been given time to give their towers of trust.
statements? - People of character understand the
o Have you gathered facts importance of trust and pursue a life
without undo embarrassment that makes them worthy of trust.
or disclosing your suspicions to - Towers of trust are built stone by stone,
others? yet no tower is so tall or so strong that
o Are there ambiguities that can it can stand when lies & deception
be clarified? undermine its base.
- A lie has speed, but the truth has
endurance.
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- To a liar the lie is a means to
manipulate.
Words
- To one being lied to a lie is a
manipulation. - Have the courage to say what is right or
- Promise Keeping: Do not make wrong
promises that you cannot or should not
keep. Actions
Integrity - Don’t do anything they think is wrong.
- “wholeness”, predictable, consistent in CODE OF CONDUCT
thoughts, words, and actions, not “two Honesty
faced”.
- requires a discerning conscience that - Students must behave honestly and
acts with good character regardless of with integrity in accordance with UST’s
personal cost, proclaiming openly the Catholic and Dominican teachings which
reason you act is on your understanding put high premium on the practice of
of right from wrong. honesty, truth-telling, truth-seeking and
- There are no hidden agendas, to forked truth-doing.
tongue, and not looking to judge. Courtesy
- has a wholeness like a whole number, it
is undivided, complete. - Students must, at all times, be
- requires both being true to oneself courteous and respectful to others.
- is not reflex oriented. - Courtesy is an act of respect towards
- consistently behaves according to firm another in recognition of the
convictions about right & wrong. fundamental human dignity.
Honesty Diligence
- sincerity, real, not hypocritical - Students must honor their family and
the University by being diligent in their
Promise Keeping studies.
- accountable to promises that have been - They should have a natural thirst for
made knowledge and view their attendance in
the University as an opportunity to
Loyalty learn and grow holistically.
- benefit of the doubt to those who you Good Grooming
have a relationship with.
- Good grooming includes the wearing of
Sincerity the prescribed uniform, the authorized
- not trying to trap or make fun of others shoes, the ID, the male haircut and
honest feelings. other considerations.
o Uniform. Students must wear
Beliefs their prescribed uniform
- People with integrity listen to their
conscience
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o Civilian Attire. On occasions UST HYMN (FULL VERSION)
when students are allowed to
Seat of Aquinas,
wear civilian attire, it is
majestic enduring the storms of the ages.
expected that they conform to
Shrine of our ancient fathers,
the standards of propriety and
Carved in these isles domain
decency.
This is the castle imperious.
o Identification Card (ID).
This is the home of our sages.
Students must wear the official
Blessed by the Cross of the angels,
University identification card at
Gift of our Mother Spain!
all times within the University
premises.
Deep in her echoing chambers
Flames of eternal yearning
o Hair Style/Color. Students’ hair
Cast their benignant shadows
style should be clean, combed,
athwart this beloved land.
and neatly trimmed or fixed.
Keeping the torches of freedom
o Tattoo/Body Piercing/Earrings.
and heave forever burning.
Tattoo and unusual body
Deep in the heart led by the Saviour's
piercing are strictly prohibited.
command.
Decency and Modesty (Chorus)
- Students must, at all times, act with God of all nations
proper decorum and etiquette. Merciful Lord of our restless being,
Sweep with your golden lilies;
Peace and Order
This fountain of purest light;
- Students must give due regard to the
rules and regulations formulated and Trace with the sails of the galleons
implemented by the University the dream beyond our seeing
authorities to ensure that peace and Touch with the flame of your kindness
order may prevail. the gloom of our darkest night.
Camaraderie Keep us in beauty
- The students shall join or form only and truth and virtues impassioned embrace
student organizations whose objectives Ever your valiant legions
uphold the vision and mission of the IMBUED WITH UNENDING GRACE!
University.
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- Students must actively participate in DR4
keeping the campus clean and in
preventing pollution or other
environment degradation.
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AKO AY ISANG TOMASINO Prayer Before Study
by St. Thomas Aquinas
Nalagpasan mo ang mga pagsubok
Di mabilang na mga Bagyo Lord, true source of light and wisdom,
Kahit ilang baha man ang danasin give me a keen sense of understanding,
Kasaysayan mo'y hindi kayang anurin a retentive memory
and the capacity to grasp things correctly.
Ang 'yong sahig, dingding, mga pintuan Grant me the grace to be accurate in my
Saksi sa 'yong dakilang nakaraan expositions
Tinamnan ng tama puso't isipan and the skill to express myself
Mga bayaning sa silong mo ay nanahan with thoroughness and clarity.
Be with me at the start of my work,
CHORUS guide its progress and bring it to completion.
Grant this through Christ
Nag-iisa ka lang our Lord, Amen.
Pinagpalang Pamantasan
Apat na siglo nang St. Thomas, Pray for us.
Nagtuturo sa kabataan
Pagmamahal sa Diyos,
Karunungan may dangal
Ako's nagagalak
matawag na Isang Tomasino
Ang ngalan mo'y hindi nadudungisan
Ilan mang siglo pa ang nagdaan
Dahil ang Diyos ika'y iniingatan
Tunay kang binasbasang paaralan
(REPEAT CHORUS)
Nagsisilbi sa kapwa
Naglilingkod sa bayan
Nagmamahal sa Diyos
May karunungan, may dangal
Ako'y nagagalak Ako'y isang Tomasino!
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