2 Generation Curriculum & Teaching Values Mr Samir Bounab Teachers are permanently involved in val ues ues education… sometimes … without even realizing that they are teaching values …” (Kohlberg & Turiel in PORTELE, p. 7) by
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Definitions : What are values?
Important and lasting beliefs or ideals shared by the members the members of a culture a culture about what is good or bad and desirable or undesirable. Values have major influence influence on a person's a person's behavior behavior and attitude and attitude and serve as broad guidelines broad guidelines in all situations. Some common Some common business business values are fairness, innovation fairness, innovation and community and community involvement Why teaching values ?
Parents want nothing more than for their children to grow up into well-mannered individuals and give the proper respect to other other people. Which is why teaching values is an important part in their studies, because success in life does not always rely on academics. It is true that the t he main reason that you enroll your children to a school is to learn about academic subjects like math, history, science, and so on, but these are not the only things that children need to learn if they ever want to become successful in the real world. Teaching values gives them the necessary tools that they will will be using more often than those that they learn from the other subjects. subjects. The need for teaching values lies in the fact that a sustained process of teaching, being shown examples of good character, and constant by practicing what they learned is the things needed to instill good character traits in students. And since students spend most of their time at school, it is the perfect place to instill moral values in them. The reason for teaching values is to help hel p prepare the learners to t o face the many opportunities and unknown problems and dangers that are in today's society. Teaching values gives the st udents the knowledge they need to know what these dangers in society are and deal with them properly. Children these days days gets exposed to an unlimited unlimited negative influences through through the media and their peers every day, add to this the sad fact that parents are spending less time with their children. Learners need to know how how to face these pressures and teaching values values will give them the tools tools that they need. nd Teaching values in the Algerian 2 Generation Curriculum. The teaching of English in the Algerian Middle School must meet the following objectives: To help our society to live in harmony with modernity by providing the learner with
linguistic tools essential for efficient communication To promote national and universal values To develop critical thinking, tolerance and openness to the world To contribute to the shaping of a good citizen , aware of the changes and challenges of today and tomorrow To give every learner the opportunity to have access to science , technology and world culture while avoiding the dangers of acculturation The global exit profile of the learner learne r can be defined as the acquisition of communication competencies as well as cross-curricular cross-curricular competencies common to all disciplines of the cycle. In addition, like other disciplines, teaching-learning English integrates core values such as :
The assertion of the learner’s national identity in its three dimensions: Amazigh dimensions: Amazigh – – Arab Arab - Islam National conscience Citizenship Openness to the world By Mr Samir Bounab (
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How to observe such values in class? National identity : (MS1 level ) :The learner can use the markers of his identity i dentity when introducing himself to
others: name, nationality , language, religion re ligion , flag, national ccurrency urrency ... (MS2 level) : The learner can describe descri be lifestyles, eating habits, dressing habits and dwellings of Algeria ( MS3 level ) :He can use the markers of his identity to value our country, and communicate about teenage dressing habits (traditional and modern) different dwelling types. i dentity to value our country, and (MS 4 Level) :The learner can use the markers of his identity communicate about teenage dressing habits (traditional and modern) different dwelling types. (MS4 level) :He is proud of our writers and poets and our oral heritage ( fa bles , legends, proverbs ... ) (MS4 level ): He praises the beauty and diversity of the historical and religious places in Algeria attracting visitors from all over the world National conscience: He can speak about our school days, weekend and national public holidays (historic, religious, etc) He is keen on communicating about outstanding Algerian figures He is keen on communicating about outstanding Algerian figures re spect for the nation's symbols and his readiness to protect them The learner demonstrates his respect He behaves as a responsible and committed citizen He is aware of the need to respect and protect his environment He enhances our cultural heritage and is proud of our Algerian figures and heroes known for their culture and spirit of peace and openness to the world Citizenship : (MS1 level): he shows respect for the t he environment and protects it continually (MS2 level ) :He demonstrates a civic behaviour, conscious of his rights and duties as well as those of others. (MS3 level): He demonstrates a civic behaviour, inherited from our ancestral values, emblematic figures of our cultural heritage. ( MS3 level): He also adopts a civic c ivic behaviour anchored in the universal values for the protection of the environment. (MS4 level) : he can share his knowledge of dietary restrictions for religious reasons for the sake of tolerance and acceptance of others
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( MS1 level) : He is keen on learning about others’ markers of identity ( MS2 level) : He is eager to know about the l ifestyles ,eating habits, dressing habits, and dwellings of other countries countries who use use English for communication ( MS3 level ) : He is eager ea ger to know about the lifestyles ,eating habits, dressing habits, and dwellings of other countries who use English for communication (MS4 level) : He is keen on communicating about about outstanding figures figures (historians, scientists, artists, writers, champions,….) and any person ( well-known wel l-known or anonymous) for their involvement in humanitarian action, at the national level or worldwide
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Are teachers only concerned by these values ?
most of our basic values are learnt early in life from family , friends , neighbors, schools, books , media and others resources in the society societ y .These values build once personality .They are generally shared with ones with whom we interact. Tyes of values :
There are two categories of values : 1) Individual values : These are related to the development of the individual personality and the qualities and protection of the individual personality such honesty ,loyalty veracity and honor. 2) Collective values : They are Values related to solidarity soli darity of the community or the norms of equality , justice ,solidarity ,solidarity and socialness . How to teach values ? The most important element in the learning environment is invisible. It is made up of the values, attitudes, and actions that we and our classes take part in every day. As the teacher, you can exemplify the values that lead to intellectual curiosity and learning, and you can foster those values in the children in your class.
The ways that you interact with children can establish the classroom as a place that nurtures investigation and experiment, hard work, and appreciation for the unique abilities of each learner. The ways that you set up for children to interact also contribute to the daily creation of the learning environment.
Are children put into competitive situations? Or is co -operation the most valued activity? Are children asked to support each other's learning, or are they asked to learn in isolation? As the teacher, you create structures - in the form of learning activities - that channel and shape communication between children. ma ny factors to be considered in the making your classroom into a Key considerations : There are many positive and supportive learning environment. environment. Treat all learners l earners equally. equally. When you are fair in your treatment of children c hildren in your class, they understand that you care about the success of each of them. Call on girls as often as you call on boys, and support their answers with rewards and guidance. Go out of your way to pay equal attention to learners from minority ethnic groups or who are new to your school. Create opportunities for every student to experience successful l earning. Encourage participation. Believe that every student in your class can lea rn. ake it clear that t hat your expectations are high - that learners lea rners will focus on learning activities, activitie s, that they will share information, and that they will ask for help when they need it. And make it equally clear that you see that when learners behave in ways that promote learning, you will respond with support and encouragement, even when they encounter challenges and obstacles. o
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Establish structures for learning. Children (like the rest of us) learn best when the learning is dynamic and active, but when it takes place in a context of order and stability. Create a chart of class jobs and responsibilities, to enlist children in keeping their classroom clean and organised. Post and discuss rules for co-operation and working in small groups. Establish a system that children can practice and rely on. Describe and demonstrate the behaviours that you expect from your class. Organise the presentation of lessons and activities. When you are confident and competent in your presentations to the class, you lay the foundation for effective learning. Prepare materials and review lessons in advance to master the information and skills at the core of the activity. Guide discussion toward clear goals of understanding. And make the goals of lessons and activities clear to learners at each step in the learning process. Avoid negative communication. When you yell at a child, you destroy the environment that nurtures learning. When you are sarcastic, or belittle belittl e a learner's efforts, you discourage that learner le arner from responding again. When you scold children harshly, or humiliate them - whenever you expose them in front of others you endanger the trust that they place in you.
To conclude teaching without without values is raising human without souls . Teachers mission is to add values values to their learners attitudes and build future future citizen responsible responsible and full of moral norms norms By: Mr Samir Bounab ( Teacher trainer at MONE)
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