Value Education in Educational Institutions and Role of Teachers in Promoting the Concept

Abstract

Values are the beliefs about what is right, what is wrong and what is important in life. These values are gained from differences sources. Value education is important to give for any individual. The good values have to be inculcated in the individual's mind right from their childhood. In this context, the educational institutions play a major role in giving value education to the children from their school age itself. By understanding the need of the 'Value Education' for the children and students, this paper discusses about the definition of Value Education, its need, aims, objectives, its evolution in India, how is it taught globally and also analyzed the role of teachers in promoting the concept.