THE VALUES IN EDUCATION

Running head: VALUES IN EDUCATION
Values in education
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

VALUES IN EDUCATION
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Introduction
The teaching of the children of any community is a challenging task since it does not only
include the impartation of knowledge from the teachers to the students. Rather, it is a multi-
dimensional approach which involves the dissemination of important values and cultures also. In
this regard, the paper would look in to the values which are imbibed by the teachers and
professionals themselves for imparting education.
Values which will affect my work with children
Being an educator at the primary level of an educational institution, I have to deal with
children for majority portion of my day. During this time, there are certain guidelines which I try
to follow. I understand that a child is primarily raised in his or her own home and therefore, the
extent of influence of the parental values would be huge. In this context, I try to hold a monthly
meeting with the parents of the children I am engaged with so as to better understand the
environment in which such children grow and develop.
I always take a friendly and amicable step with the children while trying to help them to
resolve any problems which they might face. It needs to be understood that a child is not capable
of rationalization unless they are guided by their elders and teachers.
Comparison of my values with the values stated in the National Association for the
Education of Young Children
The National Association for the Education of Young Children states certain core values
which are required to be followed and adhered to by the educators and the professionals involved
in the educational sector ("NAEYC", 2020). In this context, it lays down that an educator should
try to understand the environment of the homes from where the students come ("NAEYC",