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TEACHING VALUES TO SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AN ANALYSIS OF TEACHERS PRACTICES

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).45      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).45      Published : Jun 2

Teaching Values to Secondary School Students: An Analysis of Teachers' Practices

Abstract

    In this multiple case study, the focus was on how teachers in the selected schools in Narowal cultivate values in their secondary school students. To attain a comprehensive understanding, twenty teachers were purposefully selected for interviews. Qualitative content analysis using NVivo 12 software was used to analyse the gathered data. The research found that these teachers employed diverse approaches to teaching values education. They incorporated storytelling, moral dilemmas, Islamic quotes, examples, activities, games, and projects into their practices. Furthermore, they aimed to foster a positive atmosphere in the classroom by endorsing respect, cooperation, tolerance, and empathy among students. However, the teachers felt hindered by several challenges. They highlighted time constraints due to curriculum overload, the presence of large class sizes, test-oriented educational systems, a diverse student population, and limited resources as factors impeding their effectiveness. Following these findings, it is recommended across society and administration levels that support should be provided to aid secondary school teachers in delivering effective values education.

    Values education, Teachers’ Practices, Secondary school, Qualitative case study, Methods and Constraints

    (1) Imran Khan
    Visiting Faculty, Department of Education, University of Narowal, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Yaar Muhammad
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, Government College Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Yasira Waqar
    Assistant Professor, Syed Ahsan Ali and Syed Maratib Ali School of Education, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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