In the Bahá’í writings, there is huge importance placed upon the individual to develop personal characteristics referred to as ‘virtues’. I have mentioned before about the Bahá’i-inspired Virtues Project, and the quote from Bahá’u’lláh’s writings, which sets the context for our approach to character education:
“Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its treasures, and enable mankind to benefit therefrom.“
In her monthly blog post for RE:Online, Debbie Tibbey writes about her experiences visiting a school in Weymouth, Dorset, where she had been invited to share some activities and information about the Bahá’í Faith as part of their ‘Making a Difference’ week. All week, whilst the little ones were being superheroes, the older children were exploring values and positive qualities.
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I was visiting a lovely school in Weymouth, Dorset, having been invited to share with them some activities and information about the Baha’i Faith as part of their ‘Making a Difference’ week. All week, whilst the little ones were being superheroes, the older children were exploring values and positive qualities. The school’s three focus values: love, trust and perseverance seem to me an excellent foundation for positive character building.
In the Baha’i writings, there is huge importance placed upon the individual to develop personal characteristics referred to as ‘virtues’. I have mentioned before about the Bahá’i-inspired Virtues Project, and the quote from Bahá’u’lláh’s writings, which sets the context for our approach to character education:
“Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its treasures, and enable mankind to benefit therefrom.”