The Impact of Teaching Values Education on Students’ Classroom Behavior

This study determined the impact of teaching Values Education on learners’ behavior, specifically addressing the experiences of teachers in teaching Values Education, their insights on students’ classroom behavior, their assessment of the impact of Values Education on behavior modification, the challenges they encountered, and strategies to enhance their teaching practices. A qualitative research design was employed to comprehensively understand the topic. The respondents were the Values Education teachers at Gallanosa National High School. Findings revealed that teachers' experiences emphasized the importance of using real-life stories and participatory learning approaches, such as storytelling and case studies, to engage students effectively. Teachers observed that disruptive behaviors like interruptions, inattentiveness, and bullying continued to pose significant challenges during Values Education classes. In assessing the impact of teaching Values Education, teachers reported that Values Education has a positive impact on students’ classroom behavior. Educators observed that students who engaged in values-based lessons exhibited improved ethical behavior and moral reasoning. However, a major challenge identified was the perception of some learners that Values Education was less important compared to academic core subjects, leading to disengagement and a lack of effort. To address these challenges, the study proposed to conduct Learning Action Cells in the form of a professional learning community, aimed at equipping teachers with innovative teaching strategies for effective Values Education delivery and to deepen the students’ engagement and promote ongoing moral development in the classroom.