Video-dictionary of human values

​Values can be briefly defined as what each person finds important in their life - the things they value. Values are part of the makeup of a person. They remind us as to what is important in our lives, such as success or family, but also, by the virtue of their presence, they provide contrast to what is not important.

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Today we will learn about "compassion", which is one of the essential human values. We will start with a short video about identity and values.

"What makes you you?" Do you know, who you are as a person ?

Watch the video, it will help you to find out more about yourself.​

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​Who are you? What makes you who you are?

This Miniclip follows Sheng as he explores the different things that create his identity – including his values, hobbies, cultural background, religion, language, and personality. By following three simple steps, you will learn how to recognize your unique identity – and celebrate it!

Don't be afraid to be you :-)!

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What were the most important points in this video?

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What new information did you learn?

Do you know who you are and who you want to be?

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What are some things that you value most in life?

Read the following two slides, and think about values and priorities in your life.

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​The Importance of Values

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Values are part of the makeup of a person. They remind us as to what is important in our lives, such as success or family, but also, by the virtue of their presence, they provide contrast to what is not important. For example, if the family is important, then potentially, achievement in a high-powered job is not important. Since you value family, it would be hard to value a high-powered job that might take you away from your family. Thus, all values exist in a balance within us.

 

That is not to say that, over time, values cannot change. As we grow and change as individuals, we will begin to value different aspects of life. If we value family when we are younger, as our children get older, we might start to value success in business more than family so we can pay for things like college, cars, etc.

Regardless of what we value or why the importance of values cannot be ignored.

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They are the guideposts of our lives, and they direct us to who we want to be. By doing that, they help us become who we are and are a huge part of our makeup, ethical compass, and, ultimately, personality.

Types of values​

 

 

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What are Core Values?

Core values are principles that give meaning to our lives and the choices that we make. Core values give us inspiration and guidance to live according to our own truths. Core values are never what someone else has imposed on us.

When we honor our genuine selves with honesty and truth, we live our lives according to our core values, which are a mix of what we think, feel, say, and do. They are personal (e.g. health, knowledge, independence), social (respect, honesty), relationships (friendship, family), and materials (money, toys). Values are like guidance markers for our belief system. They tell us what is important and in the order of priority.​

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Today's topic is "Compassion."

What do you think, in what way is today's topic connected with you?

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Are you sometimes lost in today's world and don't understand some people's behavior?

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Do you care about the people you are in touch with?

Explain in what way, please.

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Can you recognize the suffering of others and then take action to help?

Justify your response, please.

​Watch the video, please. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yBrW0zG8y8&ab_channel=MarcoZ

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Warning!

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This video is age restricted. It is an artwork. There are violent scenes that might be uncomfortable for sensitive students.

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​Watch the video again, read about the TA method, follow the steps of the method, and try to lead self-talk.

Think-aloud method:

A series of questions to think about and answer while watching the video: this technique will help you monitor your thinking while watching the video and organize your ideas.

What do I know about this topic? "Are you sometimes lost in today's world and don't understand some people's behavior?"

Do I understand what I just saw? These systems are failing down...

What do I think I will learn about this topic?

Do I have a clear picture in my head about this information?

How does it fit in with what I already know?

What more can I do to understand this?

What were the most critical points in this video?

What new information did I learn?

What values does this video invite us to think about?

​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yBrW0zG8y8&ab_channel=MarcoZ

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What did you know about this topic (identity, values, compassion), before watching the video?

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Do you understand what you just saw?

These systems are failing down... What was the message of the video?

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What did you learn about this topic?

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How does it fit in with what you already know about yourself and today's society?

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What more can you do to understand the message of the video?

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What were the most critical points in this video?

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What new information did you learn?

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What values does this video invite us to think about?

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What are your core values? List them, please.

​read the dictionary definition of the word compassion

​Compassion in the dictionary

sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it

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Compassion and empathy both refer to a caring response to someone else’s distress. While empathy refers to an active sharing in the emotional experience of the other person, compassion adds to that emotional experience a desire to alleviate the person’s distress.

Compassion is a much older word; it’s been part of the language since the 14th century, and comes ultimately from the Latin com- and patio, meaning “to bear, suffer.” Empathy is a 20th-century coinage modeled on sympathy as a translation of the German Einfühlung (“feeling-in” or “feeling into”). It was first applied in contexts of philosophy, aesthetics, and psychology and continues to have technical use in those fields.

Examples of compassion in a Sentence

People need to start being kind to one another and show compassion and empathy for what others are feeling.— Kathy Pisabaj, CNN, 11 Oct. 2022

Remember to take care of yourself. It’s possible you could experience compassion fatigue or burnout if you’re always helping others without taking care of yourself. Practice self-compassion, too—treat your own emotional well-being with as much care as you would another person’s emotions. Have a look at the Visual Thesaurus of Eng. collocations in the following slide.

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Think about the way you give compassion to others. Write a few sentences about it. If you have never given compassion to anyone, think about the way you could give it to someone.TIA

short essay (who? what? why? how?when?) max 80 words

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Think about 10 things that matter more than grades. What are your TOP 5? Write them, please.

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What did you realize after finishing the lesson? What is your plan after this lesson?​ Share your ideas, please.TIA

Who you are, what you hold dear, what upsets you, and what underlies your decisions, are all connected to your personal values.

Your values reflect what is important to you. They are a shorthand way of describing your motivations. Together with your beliefs, they are the causal factors that drive your decision-making.

The Personal Values Assessment is a simple survey that takes just a few minutes of your time and provides a wealth of information about why you do what you do. Take the assessment if you are interested.​

This assessment is voluntary