Sathya Sai Education in Human Values SSEHV

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Sathya Sai Education in Human ValuesSSEHV
A character development program for children
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What is SSEHV?

• SSEHV is based on the Latin term
• educare
• definition to draw out.

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SSEHV is 3HV

• Building character on three levels
• 1 Moral reasoning
• 2 Moral knowing
• 3 Moral actions

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What Is the Aim of SSEHV?
To develop the innate goodness in each child. To
nurture the childrens awareness that
the five universal values of Truth, Right Action,
Peace, Love and Nonviolence are within them.
To achieve human excellence by cultivating the
values through unity of thought, word and deed
(3HV). To develop the innate goodness in each
child. To nurture the childrens awareness that
the five universal values of Truth, Right Action,
Peace, Love and Nonviolence are within them.
To achieve human excellence by cultivating the
values through unity of thought, word and deed
(3HV). To develop the innate goodness in each
child. To nurture the childrens awareness that
the five universal values of Truth, Right Action,
Peace, Love and Nonviolence are within them.
To achieve human excellence by cultivating the
values through unity of thought, word and deed
(3HV). To develop the innate goodness in each
child. To nurture the childrens awareness that
the five universal values of Truth, Right Action,
Peace, Love and Nonviolence are within them.
To achieve human excellence by cultivating the
values through unity of thought, word and deed
(3HV). To develop the innate goodness in each
child. To nurture the childrens awareness that
the five universal values of Truth, Right Action,
Peace, Love and Nonviolence are within them.
To achieve human excellence by cultivating the
values through unity of thought, word and deed
(3HV). To develop the innate goodness in each
child. To nurture the childrens awareness that
the five universal values of Truth, Right Action,
Peace, Love and Nonviolence are within them.
To achieve human excellence by cultivating the
values through unity of thought, word and deed
(3HV). To develop the innate goodness in each
child. To nurture the childrens awareness that
the five universal values of Truth, Right Action,
Peace, Love and Nonviolence are within them.
To achieve human excellence by cultivating the
values through unity of thought, word and deed
(3HV). To develop the innate goodness in each
child. To nurture the childrens awareness that
the five universal values of Truth, Right Action,
Peace, Love and Nonviolence are within them.
To achieve human excellence by cultivating the
values through unity of thought, word and deed
(3HV). To develop the innate goodness in each
child. To nurture the childrens awareness that
the five universal values of Truth, Right Action,
Peace, Love and Nonviolence are within them.
To achieve human excellence by cultivating the
values through unity of thought, word and deed
(3HV). To develop the innate goodness in each
child. To nurture the childrens awareness that
the five universal values of Truth, Right Action,
Peace, Love and Nonviolence are within them.
To achieve human excellence by cultivating the
values through unity of thought, word and deed
(3HV). To develop the innate goodness in each
child. To nurture the childrens awareness that
the five universal values of Truth, Right Action,
Peace, Love and Nonviolence are within them.
To achieve human excellence by cultivating the
values through unity of thought, word and deed
(3HV). To develop the innate goodness in each
child. To nurture the childrens awareness that
the five universal values of Truth, Right Action,
Peace, Love and Nonviolence are within them.
To achieve human excellence by cultivating the
values through unity of thought, word and deed
(3HV).

• To develop the innate goodness in each child.

• To nurture the childrens awareness that the
  five
  
• universal values of Truth, Right Action, Peace,
  Love
  
• and Nonviolence are within them.

• To achieve human excellence by cultivating the
  values
  
• through unity of thought, word and deed (3HV).

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What is SSEHV?

• SSEHV is based on the Latin term
• educare
• definition to draw out.

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SSEHV is a holistic approach
Targeting the whole child by

• Transforming the child
• through the experience of
• inherent values

• Unifying their thoughts,
• words and deeds (3HV)

• Empowering their ability to
• discriminate between right and wrong through
  utilizing their conscience

• Heightening a
• reverence for the unity of life.

• Nurturing the balance of
• body, mind, emotions, conscience, and spirit

• Providing academic and social
• skills which lead to individual excellence.

• Developing self-confidence, self-reliance,
• and self-discipline to enable children to
  effectively make decisions and solve problems.

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What are the 5 Universal Human Values?
TRUTH
RIGHT ACTION
NON VIOLENCE
PEACE
LOVE
Represented here as a 5-petal flower
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The 5 Values Are Inter-related
Right Action
Non Violence
Love
Truth
Peace
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The 5 Values Are Inter-related
Truth
Love
Truth

• Love, as thought, is truth.

With a sense of their innate goodness, children
reach a true state of happiness, and virtue. By
developing discrimination, honesty,
self-reflection, and integrity.
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The 5 Values Are Inter-related
Right Action
Right Action
Love
Love, as action, is Right Action.

• Thoughts, words and deeds based on the
  dictates of the conscience is noble conduct.
  Sub-values include self-confidence, good manners,
  forbearance, responsibility, and other social
  skills.

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The 5 Values Are Inter-related
Peace
Love
Peace
Love, as feeling, is Peace.

• Peace is the elevating experience derived from
  emotional equilibrium. Self-acceptance,
  optimism, patience, contentment, and humility are
  elements of Peace cultivated by SSEHV.

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The 5 Values Are Inter-related
Love
Love
Love is our nature.
Love is not mere emotion, but the force that
encompasses and permeates all creation. Through
the teaching of compassion, devotion, sharing and
selfless service, love in the childrens hearts
expands from love of family to love of all.
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The 5 Values Are Inter-related
Nonviolence
Non- Violence
Love
Love as understanding is Nonviolence.
Nonviolence is universal love that embraces all
living and nonliving things. True nonviolence is
the abstinence of harming any other in thought,
word or deed. It encompasses cooperation,
respect for diversity, and the understanding of
the underlying unity of all life.
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Who implements SSEHV?
Parents
A triple partnership
primary character trainers SSEHV program
reinforcers
Child
Child
Parents
Teachers
Trained SSEHV teachers
committed to living the values
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How is SSEHV implemented?

• SSEHV is comprised of 3 curricular models
• Direct approach
• Indirect approach
• Co-curricular approach

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Direct Approach
Five Teaching Techniques

• Silent Sitting/Meditation
• Quotation
• Story
• Group singing
• Activity

Life application is the culminating activity
designed for practicing what is learned in class
in daily life.
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Silent Sitting
Direct Approach
This silent time provides a tool for the children
to experience their inner resources, increasing
their ability to learn, to create, and to sustain
a sense of equanimity and well-being.
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Quotation/Thought for the Week/Prayer
Direct Approach
Quotations and/or prayers from universally
respected sources of wisdom serve as reminders of
positive attitudes, personal goals, noble ideals,
and inspire exemplary behavior.
Love All, Serve All
Help Ever, Hurt Never
Try, try again!
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Storytelling
Direct Approach
Story selections rich in human values are the
cornerstone of every lesson. Stories of
honorable deeds, inspirational accomplishments,
and eminent role models stimulate childrens
visions of personal and social excellence. These
stories are drawn from the rich cross-cultural
heritage of the entire world.
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Group Singing
Direct Approach
Songs used in the lessons emphasize universal
messages for all the values. Singing together
engenders feelings of joy and unity. The power
of music stimulates cognitive and emotional
development, and an appreciation for beauty.
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Activity
Direct Approach

• Role plays
• Drama
• Puppets
• Drawing
• Class posters

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Finish the thought...
Activity
In a peaceful world...
...we are all friends.
there is harmony.
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Childrens Wishes!Activity for The Fisherman and
His Wife
Activity

• I wish I wasnt greedy.
• I wish that I always love everybody.
• I wish that no badness will come to earth.
• I wish that everyone loves everyone.
• I wish that people had everything they need.

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How is SSEHV implemented?

• SSEHV is comprised of 3 curricular models
• Direct approach
• Indirect approach
• Co-curricular approach

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Indirect Approach

• Based on precept that life is a school
• Integration of values throughout the day
• or period of time children participate in a
• given setting
• Broadens the impact of the Direct Approach

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How is SSEHV implemented?

• SSEHV is comprised of 3 curricular models
• Direct approach
• Indirect approach
• Co-curricular approach

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Co-Curricular Approach
Curriculum A
SSEHV

• Integration of values through all curricular
  areas of an educational or organizational program.

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What makes the SSEHV program unique?

• SSEHV promotes the practical application of the
  values in daily life.
  
• SSEHV nurtures innate goodness by drawing out the
  universal values from within.
  
• SSEHV teachers exemplify, living the values
  themselves.
  
• SSEHV builds confidence in the Self through
  acting from the promptings of the conscience.
  
• SSEHV fosters unity of thought, word, and deed.

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Parent Feedback
A mother speaks about the impact of the
SSEHV program on her child
I am very impressed with the values she has
learned through this time. The classes did not
only reinforce the meaning of love, honesty,
respect, and other important values, they were
also made clear, fun, and easy to understand for
the children. My daughter has many times brought
home stories portraying any of the
above-mentioned values. She has been applying
them in her everyday life, proof that she has
understood and shared the values taught to her.
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Who does SSEHV serve?
Community-based youth agencies, youth
organizations, youth programs
Elementary, secondary, post secondary schools
After-school programs
Parent groups
SSEHV
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How to contact us ?

• SSEHV Foundation office
• 305 W. First St.
• Tustin, CA 92780
• Phone [phone]
• Email ssehvusa_at_pacbell.net
• Website www.ssehvusa.org
• SSEHV Regional Coordinator
• Megan Bennett
• Phone [phone]
• Email saimegan_at_earthlink.net