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Values, Social and Emotional Competencies and Learning Dispositions

These three aspects of development impact the attitudes children adopt, their behaviours and how they make decisions; setting the stage for character building, lifelong learning and learning to live harmoniously with others

Last updated 4 September 2025

About Values, Social and Emotional Competencies and Learning Dispositions

These three aspects set the stage for character building, lifelong learning and living harmoniously with others in a rapidly changing and complex world.

How can you do it?

Strategies to nurture values, social and emotional competencies and learning dispositions.

Learning Dispositions

Building positive behaviours and attitudes to learning is fundamental for learning to take place, giving them a strong start in becoming lifelong learners and thriving in a rapidly changing world

Social and Emotional Competencies

Social and emotional competencies help children understand themselves and develop a positive sense of themselves in relation to their peers, family and the community

Values

Values serve as a compass that helps children in discerning between right and wrong, and shaping their thoughts, speech, and behavior in various settings.