Pupils’ Pre-test Results by Amalia Hobby

Pupils’ Pre-test Results

GENERAL INFORMATION

QUESTIONS ABOUTTHE PROJECT

Whatareyourexpectationsfromour project?

Theyareto…

•improveEnglishlanguageskills,

•meetnewpeoplefromdifferent cultures,

•havefunandenjoytheexperience,

•expandhorizonsandknowledge,

•workcloselywithstudentsand teachersfromvariouscountries,

•improvecommunication,social,and collaborationskills,

•learnaboutvalues,ethics,andcultural perspectives,

•developabetterunderstandingof differentcultures,

•createmeaningfulactivitiesthat encouragepositivebehaviors,

•gainnewexperiencesinteamwork andcollaboration,

•increasesocializationandbuildlasting connections

Wealsowantto…

•learnnewthings,particularlyrelated totheproject'stopic,

•developbothsociallyandculturally,

•improvewritingandlanguageskills,

•contributetofindingsolutionsto today'sproblems,

•enhancetolerance,empathy,and respectforothers,

•shareideasandexperienceswith internationalpeers,

•gaininsightintoethicsandintegrity throughprojectwork,

•engageineducational,enjoyable,and culturallyenrichingactivities,

•strengthencollaboration,teamwork, andprojectdevelopmentskills,

•achievesuccessandproduce valuableprojects,

•explorenewperspectivesandcreate lastingmemories

QUESTIONS ABOUT VALUES

Whatthreequalitiesdoyouvalueina parent?

Basedontheresponsesthesequalitiesarevaluedinaparent:

•LoveandCare:Unconditionallove,affection,empathy,compassion,kindness,and support.

•RespectandUnderstanding:Respect,patience,understanding,fairness,and tolerance.

•HonestyandIntegrity:Truthfulness,responsibility,reliability,andstrong communicationskills.

Whatthreequalitiesdoyouvalueina teacher?

Basedontheresponsesthesequalitiesarevaluedinateacher:

•PassionforTeachingandCommitment:Loveforthesubject,enthusiasmfor teaching,anddedicationtoeducation.

•PatienceandUnderstanding:Patience,understandingofstudents'needs,and empathy.

•RespectandFairness:Respectforstudents,fairness,andabsenceofdiscrimination.

•CommunicationandCollaboration:Abilitytocommunicateclearly,explainlessons effectively,andcollaboratewithstudents.

•SupportandEncouragement:Providingsupport,encouragingactiveparticipation,and fosteringpositivebehavior.

Moreover,…

•ClarityandExplanation:Abilitytoexplainthematerialclearlyandaddressany questionsorconcerns.

•PositiveAttitudeandKindness:Friendliness,politeness,humor,andapositive classroomenvironment.

•ReliabilityandAvailability:Beingdependableandavailableforextrahelpwhen needed.

•PedagogicalSkills:Clearteachingmethodsandadaptabilitytomeetstudents'needs.

•SocialSkills:Friendliness,kindness,andtheabilitytocreateapositiveatmospherein theclassroom.

Whatthreequalitiesdoyouvalueinafriend?

Basedontheresponsesthesequalitiesarevaluedinafriend:

•LoyaltyandTrustworthiness:Loyalty,dependability,trust,andsupportduringtough times.

•HonestyandIntegrity:Beingtruthful,ethical,andtransparentincommunication.

•RespectandUnderstanding:Respect,empathy,understanding,and non-judgmentalattitude.

•KindnessandCompassion:Beingcaring,compassionate,andconsideratetoward others.

•HumourandFun:Havingasenseofhumour,beingentertaining,andsharingenjoyable moments.

•SupportandHelpfulness:Providingsupport,beinghelpful,andofferingguidance whenneeded.

Inaddition,…

•ReliabilityandConsistency:Beingdependable,reliable,andavailableforeachother.

•IntelligenceandThoughtfulness:Thoughtfulness,intellectualcompatibility,andtheability toprovidegoodadvice.

•CommunicationandEmotionalAvailability:Effectivecommunication,beingagood listener,andofferingemotionalsupport.

•CaringandGenerosity:Showingkindness,beinggenerous,andconsideratetoward friends'feelings.

Whohasbeenthemostimportantpersonin yourlifeandhelpedyouestablishyourvalues? Pleaseexplain.

Basedontheresponsesthemostimportantpeopleinshapingvaluesarethefollowing:

•Mother:Afrequentresponse,withmanyemphasizinghowtheirmothershapedtheir valuesbyteachingthemrespect,honesty,kindness,responsibility,andproviding guidanceinlife.

•Father:Manymentionedtheirfathersfortheirsupport,guidance,andexamplesof hardwork,responsibility,andwisdom.

•ParentsTogether:Severalpeoplevaluedthecombinedinfluenceofbothparents,who taughtimportantlifevaluesandprovidedemotionalandmoralsupport.

•Grandparents:Grandparents,especiallygrandfathers,playedasignificantrolein offeringwisdom,support,andcare.

Also,…

•FamilyMembers(OtherthanParents): Somecitedsiblings,brothers,orextended familymembersfortheirsupportiveroles andinfluence.

•BestFriends:Someindividualsmentioned bestfriendswhotaughtthemselfconfidence,kindness,loyalty,andhelped themgrowthroughsharedexperiences.

•Friends:Childhoodfriendsandclose friendswhosharedcommonvaluesand helpedeachothergrowwerealso recognizedasimportantfigures.

•Self:Afewindividualsidentified themselvesasthemostimportant influence,learningfromtheirown experiences,criticalthinking,and independence.

•Teachers:Teachers,particularlythose whoprovidednotjustacademicsupport butalsopersonalguidance,were mentionedbysomeaskeyfiguresin shapingtheirvalues.

•PublicFigures:Afewindividuals mentionedpublicfigures,suchasMustafa KemalAtatürk,whoinfluencedtheir outlookandvalues.

Whatarethethreemostimportantvalues accordingtoyou?

Basedontheresponsesthesearethemostimportantvalues:

•Respect:Mentionedfrequentlyasacorevalue,includingrespectforothers, understanding,tolerance,andhonoringdifferences.

•Honesty:Akeyvaluehighlightedbymany,emphasizingtruthfulness,transparency,and integrity.

•Loyalty:Stronglyvalued,especiallyinfriendships,family,andrelationships,involving trustandcommitment.

•LoveandCompassion:Love,kindness,empathy,andcompassionwerecommonly mentionedasessentialqualitiesinpersonalandsocialrelationships.

•JusticeandFairness:Fairness,equality,andjusticewereoftencitedasguiding principlesininteractionsanddecision-making.

Furthermore,…

•Responsibility:Responsibility,accountability,andreliabilitywereconsideredcrucialfor personalandsocialintegrity.

•CreativityandGrowth:Creativity,curiosity,andpersonalgrowthwerevaluedaspart ofintellectualandemotionaldevelopment.

•CourageandBravery:Courage,resilience,andstandingupforwhatisrightwere mentionedasimportantvalues.

•SupportandTeamwork:Emphasisonbeingsupportive,helpful,andworkingtogether forcollectivewell-being.

•FamilyandRelationships:Strongvalueswereplacedonfamilybonds,good relationshipswithothers,andmaintainingcloseconnections.

Finally,…

•Self-disciplineandPatience:Self-discipline,patience,andtheabilitytostay composedwerenotedassignificantpersonalvalues.

•FreedomandIndependence:Freedom,independence,andself-reliancewerevalued forpersonalgrowthanddecision-making.

Inyouropinion,whatisthemostimportant ruletoliveyourlifeby?

Basedontheresponsesthemostimportantrulesforonetolivebyare:

•RespectandKindness:Treatotherswithrespect,kindness,andempathy,andfollow theprincipleoftreatingothersasyouwishtobetreated.

•HonestyandIntegrity:Betruthful,livewithintegrity,andalwayssticktothetruth.

•Self-ImprovementandGrowth:Alwaysstrivetoimprove,learnfrommistakes,and growbothpersonallyandprofessionally.

•DisciplineandConsistency:Maintainself-discipline,beregularinactions,andliveina plannedmanner.

•PositivityandHappiness:Staypositive,enjoylifeinthepresent,andseekhappiness andjoyineverymoment.

Additionally,…

•Self-RespectandBoundaries:Respectyourselfandothers’boundaries,knowyour limits,andstaytruetoyourvalues.

•CourageandConfidence:Don’tbeafraidtotakerisks,followyourdreams,andtrustin yourabilities.

•LiveinthePresent:Seizetheday,don’tdwellonthepast,anddon’tworryaboutthe future—justliveinthemoment.

•HardWorkandPerseverance:Behardworking,disciplined,andnevergiveup,even whenfacedwithchallenges.

•GratitudeandModesty:Livewithgratitude,behumble,andappreciatethelittlethings inlife.

Lastly,…

•EmpathyandHelpingOthers:Careforothers,askabouttheirwell-being,andoffer supportwheneverpossible.

•FreedomandIndependence:Followyourpassions,dowhatyoulove,andlivelifeon yourterms.

•EqualityandFairness:Treateveryoneequallyandstriveforfairnessinallsituations.

•LivingwithPurpose:Alwayshaveasenseofpurpose,setgoals,andavoidmaking impulsivedecisions.

Ifwelivedinaperfectworld,wouldpeoplebehave differentlythantheydonow?Ifthisisso,how wouldtheybehave?

Basedontheresponsespeople’sbehaviourinaperfectworldwouldhavethefollowing characteristics:

•KindnessandRespect:Peoplewouldtreateachotherwithkindness,respect,and understanding.

•LessConflictandMoreCooperation:Therewouldbelessconflict,andindividuals wouldcooperatemoretosolveproblemsandpromotepeace.

•EqualityandFairness:Everyonewouldbetreatedequally,withnoracism,gender discrimination,orinequality.

•MoreCompassionandEmpathy:Peoplewouldbemorecompassionate,empathetic, andwillingtohelponeanother.

Besidestothese,…

•NoCrimeorViolence:Crime,war,andviolencewouldceasetoexist,leadingtoasafer andmorepeacefulworld.

•LessSelfishness:Peoplewouldprioritizethewell-beingofothersoverpersonalgain orprofitandwouldactlessselfishly.

•RespectforBoundaries:Individualswouldrespecteachother'sboundaries,values, andpersonalspace.

•IncreasedCooperationGlobally:Countriesandpeoplewouldworktogethertosolve globalissueslikehunger,poverty,andenvironmentaldegradation.

•HigherMoralStandards:Peoplewouldfollowvirtuessuchashonesty,integrity,and responsibility.

Whatismore,…

•MoreUnderstandingandPatience:Peoplewouldexhibitmorepatience, understanding,andtoleranceintheirinteractions.

•NoDiscrimination:Therewouldbenoracism,discrimination,ordivisionbasedon nationality,religion,orethnicity.

•MoreFocusontheCollectiveGood:Individualswouldprioritizethecollectivewellbeingoverindividualdesiresormaterialism.

•NoStressorAnxiety:Inaperfectworld,peoplewouldbelessstressedandanxious, leadingtoamorerelaxed,harmonioussociety.

•NoNeedforChange:Somebelievethatinaperfectworld,humanbehaviorwouldbe staticorevenlessmotivated,astherewouldbenostrugglesorchallengesto overcome.

Lastbutnotleast,…

•ImprovedGlobalUnity:Therewouldbeglobalpeace,withnowarsorarmedconflicts, andnationswouldcollaborateforacommonpurpose.

•HumanConnection:Peoplewouldcareforeachother,ensuringthatnooneisleft behindorforgottenintimesofneed.

Arevaluesuniversal?Please,justifyyour opinion.

Basedontheresponsesthesearetheopinionsonwhethervaluesareuniversal:

•Yes,valuesareuniversal:

Mostpeoplesharesimilarcorevalues,suchasrespect,truthfulness,andintegrity, regardlessofculture.

Valuesplayanessentialroleinmaintainingpeaceandtranquilityinsocietiesworldwide.

Peoplegothroughsimilarlifeexperiencesandstages,whichleadstosharedvalues.

Certainvalueslikekindness,hospitality,andcourageareuniversallyrecognized,though theirexpressionmayvary.

Universalvaluescontributetohumanwell-beingandcommunitydevelopment.

Somevaluesareingrainedinsocietyandremainconsistentacrossdifferentcultures.

Thereisalwaysanopposingview.

•No,valuesarenotuniversal:

Culturaldifferencessignificantlyinfluencehowvaluesareunderstoodand expressed.

Valuescanbesubjective,varyingfrompersontopersonorsocietytosociety.

Somevaluesmaybepersonal,dependingonindividualbeliefsandpriorities.

Notallculturesorindividualssharethesamesetofvalues,especiallywhenit comestomatterslikemoralityorsocietalnorms.

3rdopinion:

•Somevaluesmaybeuniversal,butnotall:

Certainvalues,likerespectandhonesty,areuniversal,buthowtheyarepracticed candifferbasedonculturalcontext.

Somevalues,suchastheimportanceoffamilyorlove,arewidelyrecognized,but theirmeaningandimportancecanchangeacrossdifferentcultures.

Differentsocietiesmayemphasizedifferentvalues,andsomevaluesmaybemore importantthanothersdependingonthecultureorcontext.

4thopinion:

•Valuesarefundamentaltohumancommunities:

Somearguethatvaluesareinherenttohumanityandnecessaryforsocietal function.

Valueslikeresponsibility,respect,andaccountabilityshouldbeuniversallyupheld, althoughtheymaybeexpresseddifferentlydependingontheculturalbackground.

5thopinion:

•Valuesmayevolveovertime:

Whilesomevaluesmaybeuniversallyshared,theycanalsochangeovertimeor becomelessemphasizedincertainsocieties.

Theglobalperspectiveonvaluesmaydifferduetohistorical,social,andcultural developments.

Canwefindcommonvaluesinallcountries andsimilaridioms?

Basedontheresponsesthesearetheopinionsonfindingcommonvaluesandsimilar idiomsacrosscountries:

•Yes,commonvaluesexistacrossallcountries:

Valueslikefamily,community,respect,kindness,hospitality,andmoralityare universallypresent.

Virtuessuchaswisdom,patience,perseverance,andlovearesharedglobally, thoughexpresseddifferentlyineachculture.

Manyculturesemphasizetheimportanceofrespectforeldersandchildren, loyalty,forgiveness,responsibility,andcompassion.

Despitelanguageandculturaldifferences,valueslikepeace,nonviolence,and freedomarecommonacrossnations.

Socialmediahascontributedtoamoreinterconnectedworld,influencingshared values.

•Idiomsmayormaynotbecommon:

Whilemanyidiomsexpresssimilarideasacrosscultures,theycandifferdueto languageandculturalspecifics.

Someidioms,althoughtheymaynotbethesame,conveyuniversalthemesof respect,love,andsharedhumanexperiences.

•Culturaldifferencesimpactvalues:

Everycountry’sculture,religion,andenvironmentshapethevaluesandidioms, makingthemuniqueinsomeaspects.

Whiletherearecommonvalues,theirsignificanceandexpressioncanvary dependingonthecountry.

•Notallcountriesshareidenticalvalues:

Somebelievethatduetoculturaldifferences,itisdifficulttofindidenticalvalues andidiomsacrossallcountries.

Certainvaluesmaynotbecompatiblewithallculturesduetoreligiousorsocietal differences.

Humannatureinfluencessharedvalues:

Corevalues,likeloyalty,respect,andlove,haveexistedsinceancienttimesand areinherenttohumannature,influencinglanguageandbehavioracrosssocieties.

Someculturessharemorecommonvaluesthanothers:

Countrieswithsimilargeographicorculturalbackgroundsmayhavemoreshared valuesandidiomsthanthosewithmoredistinctculturalpractices.