4. I. Dimension of Man
PHILOSOPHY OF THE PROGRAM
The Human Person
The values education program is based on
the philosophy of the human person. It is grounded on
a rational understanding of the Filipino in his historical
and cultural context, which undergirds the Philippine
Constitution of 1987.
The human person is the subject of educati-
on: he is a human person learning and being taught. The
human person is also the object: the human person is at
the centre of the curriculum and the entire program. It
is for the attainment of “Just and Humane Society.”
6. Physical
Being physical (made of matter), he must maintain health
and harmony with nature.
PHYSICAL Health and Harmony
with Nature
Holistic Health
Cleanliness
Physical Fitness
Reverence and Respect for Life
Environmental care
7. Intellectual
Being intellectual (gifted with mind, the faculty of
knowing), he must constantly search for the truth. He
seeks knowledge that would transform society and the
world. At the same time he maintains a tolerant and open
disposition of the mind.
INTELLECTUAL Truth and
Tolerance
Love of Truth
Critical Thinking
Creativity
Openness and Respect for Others
Future Orientation and
Scientific Orientation
8. Moral
Being moral (endowed with the faculty of freely choosing
and loving) he must go out to others and in fact to all
humanity in love.
MORAL Love and Goodness
Self-worth/Self-esteem
Goodness
Honesty and Integrity
Personal Discipline
Courage
Trust
Compassion (Caring and Sharing)
9. Spiritual
Being spiritual (capable of higher concerns and of rising
above the material), he must cultivate a global spiritual
which, essentially connects him with God and the whole
Earth community.
SPIRITUAL Global Spirituality
Faith in God
Inner Peace
Religious Tolerance
Unity of all
10. Social
Being social (living in a community), he must help build
peace and justice in our society, through the pursuit of
family solidarity as well as the common good and well-
being of the larger society. He must also cultivate respect
for human rights and active non-violence.
SOCIAL
Family - Peace and Justice
Respect and Love for One’s Family
Family Solidarity
Responsible Parenthood
Social - Respect for Human Rights
Concern for Common Good
Cooperation
Social responsibility and Accountability
Creative Goodwill
Fairness
Appreciation of Diversity
Active Non-Violence
11.
12. Economic
Being economic (bound to concerns of production and
consumption), he must help achieve the of a more human
and sustainable development for the community.
ECONOMIC Sustainable and Human Development
Balance between Economic and Social Development
Protection of the Environment
Wise Use of Resources
Responsible Consumerism
Productivity and Quality
Economic Equity
Work Ethic
Entrepreneurial Spirit
14. Political
Being political (relating to the conduct of political affairs wit
hin the nation and the world), he must cultivate his sense of
nationalism and globalism. For the former, love of country a
nd national unity are foremost concerns while for the latter,
global solidarity and peace are the fundamental goals.
POLITICAL
Nationalism
Love of Country
Heroism and Appreciation of Heroes
Appreciation of Cultural Heritage
Democracy
Freedom and Responsibility
Civic Consciousness and Active
Participation
Committed Leadership
National Unity
Globalism
International Understanding
and Solidarity
Interdependence
Appreciation of World
Heritage
Cultural Freedom
Global Peace
15.
16. Reference: Values Education for the Filipino
1997 Revised Version of the
DECS Values Education Program
UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines
Education Committee Project