1. Orientation to the Course

National Policy on Education -The Constitutional obligation
Values in a Pluralistic Society - Historical perspective*
Rights and Duties*
The Concept of Sri Sathya Sai Educare - Principles & Practice

2. The Five Human values

Creation - Projection of Divinity
Values inherent in Creation - Global Oneness
Truth, Love, Dharma, Peace, Non-Violence - an in-depth study
Bio-feedback - Integral Relation between man and Nature
The Hierarchy of Values

3. The Human Workshop

The Science of Thought
Psychology - The mind-body relationship
The chain of Thoughts, Habits, Character and Behaviour
Personality - The five domains

4. Character Development

Character- Harmony between Thought, Word and Deed.
The HEAD, HEART and HANDS matrix (3HV)
Moral Development - Developmental Theories*
5Ds - as benchmarks for spiritual practices
Transformation Techniques - A Modern view*

5. The Techniques

Silent Sitting and Jyothi Meditation -Theory and Practice
Prayers and Positive Thinking - The So-Hum Mantra
Impact of Vibrations and Music - Devotional Group Singing
The Art and Science of Story Telling - Presentation & Practice
Group Activities - Dynamics of games, Role-Play, Skits & Projects

6. Communication

Educare - The Communication of Experience
Audio-visual aids in communication - OHP and LCD Projection
The Communication methodology - Question-Answer technique,
Open discussions, Brainstorming sessions, Brain-silencing
sessions, Case studies, etc. Presentation Skills and Conducting
Workshops - Theory & Practice*

7. Schooling For Excellence

Academic Excellence - An Integrated Model
Experiential Learning (Mind Mapping) and Project Work
The Direct Teaching of Values - Designing a Lesson Plan
School Assembly - Value Impact techniques
Value inputs in co-curricular activities, Art Workshop
Environmental Excellence through cleanliness and ecological issues

8. Role of Individuals and Groups

Role of a teacher - Exemplars of Educare
Role of School and Organisational Management*
Dynamic Parenting - Family as a Unit for practising values
Role of media in influencing group perceptions*

9. Spirituality in Practice

The Law of Causation (Karma) and human destiny*
The impact of Culture - Indian Culture and its Continuity
Healthcare and Medicare - Food and Holistic Health*
Sociocare and Global Peace*

10. Classroom Experience

Teaching Practice in class - Integrated model of teaching
Pupil Observation and Evaluation techniques
Experiential Learning - A Class Activity

11. Research in Values Education

Research Methodology - An introduction
Small Scale Action Research in classroom*
Curriculum Development - A strategy*
Assessment and Evaluation