Reflection On Values

As a doctoral student who has just had an encounter with the contents on values in module 5, I have undergone an exhilarating experience and have learnt to appreciate the role that values play in personal professional and organizational life. My minds’ engagement with thoughts of authors of impeccable virtue and reputation, arguing in agreements and disagreement, for and against lessons learnt has illuminated my professional practice. It is the contention of this reflective write up that practice and life in Higher Education (H.E) cannot be of meaningful fulfilment without analysing different values. My individual interpretation of value concepts leaves indelible meaning to the essence and nature of values. This write up is an illustration

From this understanding, one would say everyday life is shrouded in encounters requiring considerations and implications on various decisions that human beings make through reasoned judgements to resolve dilemma. As, H.E practice is value laden and requires critical judgement especially in view of academic practice and social integration.

In reflection, I deduce that the moral dimension that emanates from the ethical thoughts and reflection is characterized by scrutinizing both personal and institutional belief systems. What then can we make of values and learning? How does the knowledge in this module illuminate and shape me?

The Influence of values on my learning

Whilst engaging in exploration of the role of values has illuminated my assumptions I harboured on organisational cultural dynamics. Aiset et ‘al (2002) buttresses this aspect in their claim that behavioural actions are triggered enforced and stimulated through values education. In agreeing with their assumption, I notice that I am now readily equipped and better placed to anticipate the actions of expectations and responses based on their beliefs. This has become an empirical basis for judging effectiveness and holding other employees accountable for