VALUES EDUCATION PROGRAM Achieve character formation through values education Values Series Textbooks Growing Up with Good Manners 1 to 6 Magandang Asal, Maayos na Buhay 1 to 6 Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao 7 to 10 SD Publications V2Day Magazine LG&M Storybooks Chikiting Books Series Use this guide to see how the Vibal Values Education Program was developed for your students. Visit www. vibalgroup.com. Introducing an Innovative Program that Promotes Holistic Character Formation Values Education Program Kto12 Vibal’s Values Education textbooks series conform to the objectives of the K to 12 Curriculum for the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Basic Education Program (Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao), with lessons following the performance standards and learning competencies specified in each level. The Values Education series – Growing up with Good Manners 1-6 and Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao 1-6 – are grounded on the aspiration of molding the learner based on the seven core moral values: ✔✔ Health and harmony with nature ✔✔ Truth and tolerance ✔✔ Love and goodness ✔✔ Spirituality ✔✔ Peace and justice ✔✔ Sustainable human development ✔✔ Nationalism and globalism Series Features The Valued Education textbooks employ approaches which are thematic, experiential, and spiraling (spiral progression) to frame the lessons within the units of each textbook. Each book is designed to help the students prepare for the challenges of the 21st century by teaching them to make better decisions and responsible actions in life. Utilizing traditional and real methods of observation, the approach is similar to the Performance Task based on the Understanding by Design (UbD) of Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe. The book development team enriches the lessons with technology-aided instructions such as web links and other Internet-based references, educational games, videos, songs and interactive activities which strengthen and build up the character formation of students. Teaching lessons are based on sound philosophies and theories in Values Education such as: ✔✔ Personalism and Value Ethics ✔✔ Performance and Moral Character by Thomas Lickona ✔✔ Social Learning Theory by Albert Bandura ✔✔ Differentiated Instruction Theory by Carol Ann Tomlinson ✔✔ Multiple Intelligences Theory by Howard Gardner Ilustrasyon na magpapayabong para sa biswal na kaalaman. Pagtibayin ay nagbibigay ng payak ngunit masusing sinaliksik na pamamaraan upang palakasin ang virtue at pagpapahalaga. May mga objectives na magsasabi kung ano ang pag-aaralan, malalaman at mauunawaan ng mga mag-aaral sa buong yunit/aralin. Virtue-learning activities in the form of games, puzzles, poem, song, art activities, etc. form a part of each lesson. Learning targets are specified for each lesson. These are learning objects stated in SMART terms (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-bound). Make learning fun with supplementary reading materials V2Day Your Supplementary Values Magazine SD magazines are supplementary reading and activity materials for the major subjects in grade school and high school. With an edition for each grade school and high school level, the content of each magazine adheres to the prescribed curriculum for the subject. Values and Virtues for Today (V2day) supplements lessons in Values Education in high school. V2day also offers well-written, exciting columns on values and virtues which guide students as they go about their daily lives. Each edition, released quarterly during the school year, features a particular “value focus” which forms the basis for all the articles and activities in the magazine. The articles emphasize the universality of values, thus complementing any religious belief or ethnic background. Content Highlights Spotlight features a group or an individual who demonstrates positive values Values Talk discusses a particular value around which the issue will revolve Right Click delves into the link between technology and values Here and Elsewhere shows how a particular value is practiced in the Philippines and abroad Your Decision helps students develop sound judgment and good decision making Cover Story a short story that illustrates the value focus Then and Now discusses how values are practiced then and now Youth Corner recognizes youth or youth group that epitomizes a certain value Magazine Features ✔✔ 16 full-color pages ✔✔ Articles are creatively and carefully written for students' easy comprehension ✔✔ Strengthening values and virtues to guide students and adults ✔✔ Non-sectarian, does not preach ✔✔ Each level focuses on a particular value focus ✔✔ Delves into the link between technology and values ✔✔ Presents good news about Filipinos who have exhibited a certain value ✔✔ Discusses students' views on certain issues ✔✔ Shows a classroom/community activity which could help students better understand the importance of a certain value ✔✔ Showcases students' literary art and literary works about a particular value ✔✔ Interactive games and Quarter Reviews (online) ✔✔ Articles are accompanied by multimedia links that will encourage students to browse the Internet and learn more about the topics discussed in the magazine ✔✔ Web component http://www.sdmags.net ✔✔ Comes with a Teacher's Edition—a four-page material that contains suggested activities and teaching strategies for the teachers Other SD Magazine Titles per Subject Area Start value formation early with well-loved stories for kids Chikiting Storybooks LG&M Corp. started publishing children’s storybooks only in 2002, but has already made a name in the industry through its award-winning titles, list of distinguished authors and illustrators, and charming collection of picture books and activity books for children. One of its imprints is the Golden Salakot Stories – a collection of storybooks in English and Filipino that feature fascinating stories for kids. The books enhance creativity and literacy while promoting values and life lessons. Some of the best-selling Golden Salakot stories titles are Paws and Claws, Why Do Birds Build Nest?, Tuko, the Tenor Wannabe; The Proud Little Island, Apat na Mata, Baha!, Hilong Talilong, Mariang Sinukuan, and Maningning. Another imprint, Chikiting Books, is a collection of storybooks that promote Filipino-inherent values. Chikiting Books are: ✔✔ evaluated and recommended by the Department of Education's Library Hub ✔✔ readable materials for specific age groups of children ✔✔ written to help children address real-life questions, concerns, and values ✔✔ designed to promote specific values in each story ✔✔ adapted old tales for the new generation ✔✔ available in e-book edition (www. vibebookstore.com) Amansinaya Eugene Y. Evasco As a fishing village enjoy the abundance of their catch, they never fail to recall a time forgone when hunger and despair was felt in their community. In search for answers, Tata Isio, their village shaman, heeds the advice of Amansinaya, a little girl from their village believed to have become the goddess of the sea. Embarking on his journey, he relies on Amansinaya’s words which never failed him as he witness the generosity of the sea. Why Do Turtles Carry Their Homes? Jomike Tejido This story of a selfish turtle, who always wants things all for himself and never shares with fellow creatures, teaches a lesson about being generous toward others. This animal myth for ages 6-7 is adapted and illustrated by Jomike Tejido. Si Nanay Mining at ang Tatlong Kuting Genaro R. Gojo Cruz Mahal na mahal ni Nanay Mining ang kanyang tatlong Kuting. Matayog ang mga pangarap niya para sa mga ito. Ngunit matagal nang hindi umuuwi ang kanyang amo. Kaya’t bawat hapunan, naghahanap ang masipag na Inang Pusa ng makakain upang masagot ang mga pangangailangan ng kanyang mga Kuting. Ang kwentong ito, tungkol sa pagmamahal ng Inang Pusa, ay isinulat ni Genaro R. Gojo Cruz at iginuhit ni Jason Moss. Rizaldy Eugene Y. Evasco Palaging pinagtatawanan at binibiro si Rizaldy ng kanyang mga kaklase dahil sa kanyang pangalan. Ngunit sabi ng kanyang Papa, dapat niyang ipagmalaki ito dahil kapangalan niya ang pambansang bayani. Sino nga ba si Jose Rizal? Maaari rin bang maging bayani tulad ni Rizal ang isang bata kagaya ni Rizaldy? Kuwento ni Eugene Y. Evasco, at iginuhit ni Yasmin Doctor. Yummy Fly Pie Jomike Tejido Mr. Frog loves to bake. He offers his freshly-baked pie to his friends, but nobody seems to want any. Find out who ends up enjoying this delicious treat. A picture book for ages 2-6 about what animals eat, the sounds they make, and how to politely say, “No, thank you!” ✔Be ✔ Full of Character AD