Author: Manju Hrangkhawl
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04011013
Abstract: The rapid transformation of education in the twenty-first century, driven by globalization, digitalization, and market-oriented demands, has led to an increased emphasis on skills and employability, often at the cost of ethical and humanistic concerns. Recognizing this imbalance, national and global education policies—most notably India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and frameworks advocated by UNESCO—emphasize holistic, value-based, and learner-centered education. This paper explores the role of human values in modern education from a philosophical and ethical perspective, situating the discussion within the vision of NEP 2020 and global educational discourse. It examines fundamental human values such as truth, compassion, empathy, respect, responsibility, and social justice, and analyzes their relevance in nurturing ethical citizenship and social harmony. Through a conceptual and normative analysis, the study highlights how NEP 2020 advocates the integration of ethical reasoning, constitutional values, and moral development alongside cognitive and vocational learning. The paper further discusses challenges in implementing valuebased education in contemporary curricula and pedagogical practices. It argues that aligning educational systems with human values is essential for developing morally grounded individuals capable of addressing global challenges. The study concludes that the integration of human values, as envisioned by NEP 2020 and global education policies, is central to achieving sustainable development, inclusive growth, and the preservation of humanity in modern education.
Keywords: Human Values, NEP 2020, Value-Based Education, Ethical Education, Holistic Development, Global Education Policies..
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