VALUE EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY IN RUSSIA AND INDIA

The article reveals the relevance of value education for Russian educational institutions. As a role model the author presents the Indian idea of value education and what it should be according to different Indian researchers. The notion “value” is given from different points of view, namely Russian and Indian.

The education of fundamental human values, caring and compassion are the basis of human kindness and generosity. Teaching values is a vital component that is necessary to create a strong moral basis in human life, thus giving the opportunity to achieve good results in the future. Thus, the focus of education on teaching values will help the person to learn how to build their behavior in the desired direction, forming their position in life by strengthening their beliefs and bringing together facts, ideas, attitudes and actions. In addition, it will help the person to identify their goals in life and the processes to achieve them and become a full member of society.

Value education provides motivation and guidance for the younger generation. It builds character, which is important for growth, both for individuals and society as a whole. It helps to build healthy relationships in society. Education should show people what life is, and what its purpose is. It must purify and ennoble the heart, and shed light on what is happening. It must encourage virtues, to promote moral, spiritual and social standards of students.

The authors argue that combination of value education and academics would be a good approach for value inculcating in the students.