ETHICS AND VALUES- BASED EDUCATION

ABSTRACT- Value- based education are the building blocks of any society. Without value-based education good and effective education is not possible. It is the basis of education. “The basis of true education” says Charles W. Heatheote, is full of ethics and an effort to make education independent of religion, narrow its scope, aim and goal.” But Value education is something more vital and is taught unconditionally by a teacher who believes in nurturing students with values that will help in overall well – being of his/her students.It means bringing up of the child so that the personality may be shaped and the child may become an efficientmember of the society. Ethical education is an approach to emphasize the development of the child in relation to society. But as the world changed, values also changed, they go beyond imparting academic knowledge and skills, emphasizing the development of moral values,principles, and character development inindividual has become an integral part in our lives. The social environment is composed of human environment where the role of ethics and value- based education becomes even more critical in shaping responsible, empathetic and conscientious citizens. It promotes tolerance and acceptance,teaching students to appreciate diversity and work together with others. The dominant forces at work in a society determine the nature of education in that society. It is clearly visible that due to many reasons, Value degradation has become the reality of modern world. Therefore, it has become extremely important to inculcate these values through formal education system. Through thispaper,we have tried to through some light about how Teaching and learning of values has become the necessity of human era and we should continuously strive to increase the standard of ethical education in educational institution as ‘School is the miniature of Society’. Keyword: Value Education,Role of Teacher,Human development,Culture, Ethical foundation.