Current status of life values education activities for students in secondary schools in Tuy Hoa city, Phu Yen province

Abstract

The article explores the current state of life values education for students in lower secondary schools in Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen Province. The research sample includes 125 teachers and 32 school administrators from six lower secondary schools in Tuy Hoa City. A survey using questionnaires was the primary method employed to assess the state of life values education for students in the area. The findings reveal that administrators, teachers, and students: (1) Expressed agreement or strong agreement with the roles of life values education for students; (2) Highly evaluated the appropriateness of life values education content, with ratings ranging from "relatively appropriate" to "appropriate."; (3) Frequently to very frequently utilized methods and forms of life values education for students.; (4) Reported that the forces involved in life values education were active frequently to very frequently.; (5) Found the conditions supporting life values education activities to range from sufficient to highly sufficient. However, certain limitations were also identified. These findings serve as a foundation for lower secondary schools in Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen Province, to propose solutions aimed at improving the effectiveness of life values education, meeting the demands of current educational reforms.