Attitudes and Values

Values and attitudes imply an emotional liking or disliking attached to the belief. They are reflected in specific value judgements or claims individuals make.

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The preschool and primary classroom is connected and influenced by values and attitudes. To deal with them is unavoidable.

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By age 7, children have already acquired their set of attitudes and values that remain for the rest of their lives.

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Values and attitudes are modeled, reinforced, and learned.

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Moral realism and autonomous morality are two stages described by Piaget.

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Interaction and social experiences allow children to move away from egocentric thinking.

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Vicarious experiences do not help children develop their attitudes and values.

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Indoctrination is a great way for children to develop attitudes and values.

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Making choices is a great opportunity for children to develop their attitudes and values.

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