Republic of the Philippines

Leyte Normal University

Tacloban City

Course Code: VEd 101

Course Title: Foundation of Values Education
Course Credit: 3 units
Course Description: This three-unit course is an opportunity for the students to
provide them the deep understanding of Axiology or the Theory of Values. It
presents Axiology both as a discipline and as a relevant solution to present-
day issues and challenges especially those that pertain to values.

Week Hours Topic

Week 1 3 Introduction

Week 2 3 Understanding Axiology (Theory of Value) in

the History of Ideas:
Values, Axiology, Philosophy of Values
Axiology between Ethics and Aesthetics
Values for the Good
Values for the Beautiful
Week 3-5 6 Theoretical Foundation on the Study of
Values
Definition, Nature and Differences of:
Values, Education and Values Education
Meaning, Nature and Characteristics of Values
Hierarchy of Values
Valuing Process
General Types of Values
Objective and Subjective Values
Moral and Cultural Behavioral Values
God and The Moral Law
Values Education as Moral, Character, and
Citizenship Education
Values Education in the 21st Century
Week 6 6 Virtue Ethics
Ethics and Values Education - EVE
Virtue and Ethics Education – MELARETE Method
Cardinal Virtues
Week 7-9 9 Values and Man, Society, Culture and
Educational Institutions
Nature of Man
Philosophy of Man
Towards Being Human
Man as the Center of Values
The Family: Primary School of Values
Man and Society
Citizenship Education
 Characteristics of Guardians in Plato’s Republic
Values and Culture
Week 10-11 6 Theories of Values and Moral Education
The Western Legacy
Profile of Western Thinking
Approaches to Moral Education
Alternative Views on Values and Moral
Education
The Eastern Perspective
Characteristics of Asian Thinking
Some Oriental Legacies and Perspectives
Week 12-14 6 Understanding Filipino Values
Types of Filipino Values
Positive Aspects of Philippine Values
Some Filipino Cultural Values
Week 15 3 Theories on Moral Development and
Ethical Dilemmas
Theory of Moral Development (Jean Piaget)
Stages of Moral Development (Lawrence
Kohlberg)
Psychosocial Development (Erik Erikson)
Week 16 3 Assessment of the Values Education
Program in the Philippines
The Values Integration for Government Renewal
(VIGOR) Model
The Miriam College Foundation (MCF) Model
The Moral Recovery Program (MRP) or Shahani
Model
The Philippine Normal College Model
The Center for Research and Communication
(CRC Model
The DECS Values Education Program (VEP)
Model
The DepEd K to 12 Curriculum and Edukasyon
sa Pagpapakatao Model
3 Midterm and Final Exams

References:
Bauzon, P., Essestials of Values Education
Esteban, E., Education in Values: What, Why & For Whom
Palispis, E., Introduction to Values Education
Tiempo, A., Social Philosophy: Foundations of Values Education
Timberza, F., Filipino Values Today
Grading System:
Quizzes - 20 %
Activities/ - 20 %
Performances
Midterm Exams - 30 %
Final Exams - 30 %
100 %