EDIFYING THE VALUES FORMATION AMONG LEARNERS IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL LEVEL

Abstract

The study aimed to determine the progress of values formation and edify them among the learners at the primary level. The study found out that (1) the least developed values among learners is spiritual values, (2) moral values is the most developed, (3) the roles of teachers has the highest contribution in developing the values formation of learners, (4) the least manifested Sagradan Core Value is self-discipline, and (5) excellence is the most manifested Sagradan Core Value. Given the foregoing significant findings of the study, the researcher concluded that the integration of certain values; specifically, the school’s core values to every subject area and school programs and activities greatly affects the edification of values formation of the primary level learners. The researcher proposed the Project LIVVES or Learning and Integrating Values and Virtues in Education Setting is as a program that will help teachers in strengthening the values of their learners.