Axiological Foundations Of Developing Altruistic Skills In Future Teachers
Keywords:
Axiological approach, altruism, future teachers, professional values, prosocial behaviorAbstract
This thesis examines the axiological foundations of developing altruistic skills in future teachers and clarifies how value-oriented teacher education can connect moral understanding with observable professional conduct. Drawing on theories of human values, prosocial motivation, moral education, and self-determination, it proposes a conceptual framework linking value awareness, empathetic interpretation, responsible choice, and reflective action. A qualitative synthesis of established scholarship identifies educational conditions that can support voluntary assistance, fairness, and care without reducing altruism to compulsory compliance. The findings suggest that altruistic skills are best developed through ethically guided practice, authentic cooperation, and critical reflection. The proposed framework provides a theoretical basis for designing and evaluating teacher preparation activities; its effectiveness requires subsequent empirical testing.
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