• Course Name: Value Education: Fundamentals  - मूल्यशिक्षणाची मूलतत्त्वे: मूलभूत ( Code: C207)

               A  Collaborative Course of the Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik, and  the Bahá’í Academy, Panchgani

    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