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    VALUES

     LEARNING OBJECTIVES
    At the end of the lesson students should be able to
    1. Explain the meaning of values
    2. Explain the types of values

    3. State the importance of values


    MEANING OF VALUE
     The term value connotes worth,
    usefulness, norm, esteem, merit, or
    degree of quality. By way of definition,
    values are moral principles, ideas and
    beliefs cherished by the people in
    society.
     It can also be defined as the worth, merit
    or esteem attributed to something or
    someone.
     Values can be desirable or undesirable,
    monetary or non-monetary, positive or
    negative, good or bad, extrinsic or
    intrinsic and so on.
     Examples of good values are; honesty,
    contentment, faithfulness, integrity,
    moral probity, hard work, perseverance,
    justice, tolerance, fair play, etc.
    TYPES/KINDS OF VALUES
     Positive values: These are desirable and acceptable societal values.

    They include: honesty, humility, transparency, consistency,

    commitment, contentment, and so on.

     Negative values: These are undesirable and unacceptable qualities or

    principles in society. Examples are corruption, embezzlement,

    dishonesty, lying, improper dressing, killing, etc.

     General/Universal Values: These are common principles and norms

    that are generally good and acceptable. Examples include: liberty,

    equality, tolerance, hard work, selflessness, justice, honesty, etc.


     Personal values: These are values an individual
    considers right and acceptable in society.
    Examples are justice, love, peace, purity, etc
     Extrinsic/Instrumental Values: These are
    values attributed to things by people as means to
    an end. Examples are wealth, fame, jobs,
    machines, loving, cheerful, etc.
     Intrinsic Values: These are values possessed by

    things or individuals for their sake. They are


    good in themselves. Examples are truth, beauty,
    goodness, temperance, courage, honesty, etc.
     Group Values: These are principles that are collectively
    accepted or cherished by a group of people such as cult
    group and religious groups.
     Spiritual Values: These are values placed on religious,
    divine or sacred things. For instance, the bible, Quran,
    God, altar, pastors, etc.
     Material Values: These are values attributed to
    substances and objects needed for human sustenance.
    Examples are clothing, food, shelter, etc.
    IMPORTANCE OF VALUES
    1. Values bring peace in society 7. They promote justice, tolerance and

    2. They act as yardsticks for standard of acceptance

    living and human conduct. 8. They guide people toward

    3. Values guide us towards achieving achievement of declared objectives.

    good goals. 9. Good values help to reduce vices and

    4. Values encourage a sense of negativity in society.

    responsibility and hard work 10. Values lead to actions that promote

    5. Values enhance unity and progress in happiness.

    society. 11. Values ultimately bring individual and

    6. They help to control behaviours in societal development

    society
    EVALUATION

    Explain the meaning of value

    Explain five types of values

    State five importance of values


    CRITICAL THINKING

    1. Write extensively on the individual positive


    values you posses that can be helpful in society

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