Topic > The Importance of Values-Based Education - 1630

Explicit values ​​education is important in helping children become responsible members of society and reach their full learning potential (Lovat & Toomey, 2007). The Australian National Framework for Values ​​Education in Australia Education (DEST, 2005) has been implemented to provide further focus on values. It includes nine values ​​that support our democratic way of life in pursuit of a multicultural and environmentally sustainable society (DEST, 2005). More recently, the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians (MCEETYA, 2008) was published as a key guiding document