Bahá’í Academy-LMS

Syllabus of Value Education: Fundamentals Online Certificate Course

 

Module 1: Moral Capabilities: Fundamentals

1. Introduction

• World in crisis
• Need for leadership
• Capability

2. The Extended Family

• Extended Family, Nuclear Family, Permissive Family and Dominating Families
• Principles: Equality of Men and Women, Justice
• Practical 1: Equal Wings

3. Society and the Community

• Meaning of Society and Community
• Institutions in the Society
• Ideal Village 

4. Managing One’s Affairs with Rectitude of Conduct

• Concept of Walking the Straight Path
• Principles
• Prejudices
• Attitudes
• Skills
• Spiritual Qualities

5. Promoting Rectitude of Conduct

• Two traps
• Promoting Rectitude of Conduct in Extended Family
• Practical 2: Promoting Uprightness

6. Creating Environments of Unity Built of Diversity

• Builder of Unity
• Concepts related to Unity
• Skills related to Unity
• Qualities related to Unity
• Attitudes related to Unity
• Unity of Vision, Purpose, Thought and Action

7. Unity of Action

• Developing attributes of a Builder of Unity
• Two harmful influences

8. Exercising Initiati ve in a Disciplined and Creative Way

• Discipline and Creativity
• Learning Cycle
• Conceptual Framework

9. Fostering Initiative

• Qualities and Attitudes
• Skills and abilities

 

 

Module 2: Beauty, Knowledge, Transition

Part 1: Attraction to Beauty

1. Introduction

• Meaning of Beauty
• Attraction to Beauty as a Moral Force
• Characteristics of Beauty

2. Majesty and Beauty of Nature

• Beauty of Nature
• Nature Walk
• Attributes of its Creator

3. Beauty of Thoughts, Ideas and Scientific Theories

• Qualities of Beautiful Theories
• My Thoughtful Life

4. Beauty of Words

• Effects of Beautiful Words
• Wisdom
• Moderation, Humility, Patience, Silence and Detachment

5. Beauty of Deeds

• Actions that Reflect Beauty
• Impact of Beautiful Deeds

6. Beauty of Arts        

• Purpose of Art
• Are all arts Beautiful?

Part 2: Thirst for Knowledge

7. Introduction

• Knowledge
• Difference between Opinion and Knowledge
• Levels of Knowledge

8. Mysteries Within Our Own Selves

• Features that Distinguish Man from Animal
• Rational Soul, Experience of Dreams, Emotions and Intellect

9. Two Sources of Knowledge

• Science and Religion
• Role of Science and Religion in Human Development

10. Investigation of Truth

• Two-fold Purpose
• Qualities Required for Investigation of Truth

11. Faith

• Meaning
• Qualities: Detachment, Patience, Justice, Forbearance, Sincerity, Dedication, Perseverance and Humility

             

Part 3: The World in Transition

12. From Childhood to Maturity

• The World in Transition
• Characteristics of Collective Life of Humanity

13. Forces of Destruction and Construction

• Process of Disintegration and Integration
• An Uncertain World
• Steps Towards World Order

14. Destiny of Mankind

• Vision of Human Prosperity

15.  Influencing And Being Influenced by The Environment

• Allegiances to Family, Community, Society,
• Relationships with Society

16. The Human Rights

• Articles 1 to 30
• Hypothetical Cases

 

 Service-Learning Activities: Community Engagement (Field Work/Project)

 

• Meaning of Service-Learning Activities
• The Joy of Service, Participation, Selecting a Community,
• Managing  Service-Learning Activities
  
  
• Stage 1: Consultation or Preparation
• Stage 2: Implementation or Action,
• Stage 3: Evaluation or Reflection,
• Stage 4: Presentation or Demonstration
  
  
• Two examples of Service-Learning Activities,
• Points to Remember, Checklist for Service-Learning Activities
• Forms: A Suggested Page Design for a Reflective Daily Journal,
• Service-Learning Activities: “Community Survey”,
• Student’s Report of Final Summative Assignment,
• Self-Assessment Rubric