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Discussant:
Julie Ann A. Sison
Jackielyn Junio
Arlyn Prestoza
Maricris Solomon
Ricamelle Garcia
Aira Cayabyab
Sheen Maeriel Montemayor
Kristine Cay Ramos
Instructor:
Mrs. Agnes F. Doreza
Human Values are the virtues that guide us to take into account the human element
when one interacts with other human beings. They are the many positive
dispositions that create bonds of humanity between people and thus have value for all
of us as human beings. They are our strong positive feelings for the human essence of
the other. Its both what we expect others to do to us and what we aim to give to other
human beings ("Do unto the other what you wish for yourself"). These human values
have the effect of bonding, comforting, reassuring and procuring serenity.
Human values are the foundation for any viable life within society: they build space for a
drive, a movement towards one another, which leads to peace.
Human values thus defined are universal: they are shared by all human beings,
whatever their religion, their nationality, their culture, their personal history. By nature,
they induce consideration for others.
Basic Values
1. Integrity needed to experience love and happiness, and implies reliability and
truth.
2. Human-friendliness implies respect, helpfulness, reliability and creates peace.
transcendental by nature, is therefore not the body, mind or intellect but the spirit soul
which is encaged within this material body.
The Srimad-Bhagavatam describes the nature of the self as follows:
"Just as fire, which burns and illuminates, is different from firewood which is to be
burned to give illumination; similarly, the seer within the body, the self-enlightened spirit
soul, is different from the material body, which is to be illuminated by consciousness.
Thus the spirit soul and the body possesses different characteristics and are separate
entities." [11.10.8]
"Just as fire may appear differently as dormant, manifest, weak, brilliant, and so on,
according to the condition of the fuel; similarly, the spirit soul enters a material body and
accepts particular bodily characteristics." [11.10.9]
Such analytical study leads to differentiation between body, mind and soul. This process
of understanding is also known as self-realisation and called in the vedic scriptures
'aham-brahmasmi :I am spirit'. This means that one should understand that he is spirit
soul and not this material body.
Human Person and Values Development
HUMAN PERSON
Up to the age of seven, we are like sponges, absorbing everything around us and
accepting much of it as true, especially when it comes from our parents. The
confusion and blind belief of this period can also lead to the early formation of
trauma and other deep problems. The critical thing here is to learn a sense of
right and wrong, good and bad. This is a human construction which we
nevertheless often assume would exist even if we were not here (which is an
indication of how deeply imprinted it has become).
The Modeling Period
Between the ages of eight and thirteen, we copy people, often our parents, but
also other people. Rather than blind acceptance, we are trying on things like suit
of clothes, to see how they feel. We may be much impressed with religion or our
teachers. You may remember being particularly influenced by junior school
teachers who seemed so knowledgeable--maybe even more so than your
parents.
The Socialization Period
Between 13 and 21, we are very largely influenced by our peers. As we develop
as individuals and look for ways to get away from the earlier programming, we
naturally turn to people who seem more like us. Other influences at these ages
include the media, especially those parts which seem to resonate with our the
values of our peer groups.
Becoming Principled
It's tough to have high moral values, but some people get there
Pre-moral
In the pre-moral state, we have no real values (we are thus 'amoral'). Young
children are premoral. So also are psychopaths. Our basic nature tells us to be
Machiavellian, doing whatever it takes to achieve our goals, even if it means
hurting other people.
Conventional
Most people have conventional values, as learned from their parents, teachers
and peers. These basically say 'here are the rules to live in reasonable
harmony with other people.' The bottom line of this state is that we will follow
them just so long as we think we need to. We will break our values occasionally,
and especially if our needs are threatened or we are pretty sure we can get away
with breaking values with nobody else knowing about it.
PRINCIPLED
When we are truly principled, we believe in our values to the point where they are
an integral and subconscious part of our person. Right and wrong are absolute
things beyond the person, for example as defined by a religion. The test of a
principled person is that they will stick to their values through thick and thin, and
even will sacrifice themselves rather than break their principles.
IMPORTANT REALITIES OF THE HUMAN PERSON
Leadership Training
1. Leadership
a. Definition
Leadership is a process by which a person influences others to
accomplish an objective or task, or sway their decision and
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Leadership also means to direct the organization in a way that
makes it more cohesive and coherent; or to influence a group of
individuals to reach a common goal.
b. Two types of Leadership
Process leadership these are leaders that acquires their
leadership skills and knowledge thru leadership training, workshop
and seminars;
Trait leadership a common knowledge that leaders are born and
not made.
c. Four Factors of Leadership
Leader - You must have an honest understanding of who you are,
what you know, and what you can do as a leader to be able to lead
effectively;
Followers they are the direct recipient of leadership
Communication there must be continuous and two-way
communication between leaders and followers and much of it is
nonverbal in form;
Situation the circumstance when the leadership is exercised and
followed. No situations are the same. You must always use your
judgment to decide the best course of action and style needed for
each situation.
d. Legitimacy of Leadership
Assigned Leadership the authority to lead is vested in a particular
position a leader occupies like a manager, supervisor, lead, etc;
Emergent Leadership the authority to lead comes directly from
the follower who thinks that the groups goal could be best achieved
under your leadership.
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b. Consultative Leadership (Security)
A leader presents a tentative decision subject to change
The members of the group received a pre-conceived plan and
decisions which are still subject for approval, reform and changes
The leader consults the member but in the end still take full
responsibility of decision making
c. Enabling Leadership (Participation)
A leader defines limits, calls on members to make a decision.
The members are given more power and privilege in defining the
nature, objective and the course of action of the organization
Each member of the group has more opportunity to be trained to
become leaders in the future
The leaders believe in shared aims and objectives and a sense of
commitment to the group
To motivate the members to participate there must be acceptance
of group values and norms
There is also feeling of mutual trust and dependency which leads to
full participation by all members and decision-making
10. Vincentian Leadership skills and principles
a. Objective
The National Service Training Program of Adamson University is
not just intended to promote civic consciousness and social
responsibility among students but also to mold a Vincentian leader
among them.
b. Four characteristics of Vincentian Leader
Make no small plans
People and process first
Promote sustainable institutions
A heart and concern for the poor
c. The Task of a Vincentian Leader
Strive for excellence by following through with a task until
completed.
Offer clear directions to achieve objectives.
They must be pragmatic and effectively communicate ideas and
plans, base judgments on facts, and set clear and realistic goals.
Take risks, pursuing innovation even if risky.
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