Exploring the patterns of values integration in denominational school discipline
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2013
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MIER Journal of Educational Studies Trends and Practices
Abstract
In line with social justice education, this paper attempts to demystify the pattern of
values integration in denominational school discipline by focusing on ways through
which values are integrated and the sorts of values emphasized in the denominational
school. The researchers evaluated secondary documents such as archival materials,
dissertations and school reports with a view of identifying forms of values integration
and the types of values widely used in primary and secondary schools of Kampala
district. Using a grounded theory approach, it was found out that the roles of School
Governing Bodies, the need to promote denominational school interests, the educators
role, governments role and the socialization process are some of the ways in which
values are imparted. The paper also examines that different values are emphasized by
different denominations depending on the divergence of interests and founding
philosophies. The paper concludes that in order to build positive discipline, citizenship
and social justice education; values integration should be a collective educational
responsibility. More so, school stakeholders should harmonize values for purpose of
promoting universal education and not their personalized interests at the expense of the
learner and the society that is going to take on that learner.
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Body, Social Justice Education, Values Integration, Denominational Schools, Value Education, School Governing
Citation
Sekiwu, D., & Botha, N. M. (2013). Exploring the patterns of values integration in denominational school discipline. MIER Journal of Educational Studies Trends and Practices, 130-153.