This study examined the impact of the Value Clarification Action Plan on
the quality of values education for secondary school students. The study
identified values to be modeled through teacher behavior, created an
action plan for preservice teachers through the values clarification
process, trained students in values personalization, helped teacher
trainees in preparing lesson plans that integrated values, and identified
the impact of value personalization on the quality of their teaching values
in the classroom. A group of 40 out of 100 teacher trainees at one
college in India participated. The study involved five phases: preparing
the values clarification action plan; planning for values personalization;
training for the integrated approach to values education; posttreatment
testing; and analysis of the data. Data analysis indicated that the
guidance and motivation provided to teacher trainees to clarify values by
identifying them, to prepare actionoriented
strategies, and to practice
values using the action plan and giving valueintegrated
lessons created
significant positive changes in personalizing values. Their experiences
developed in them the ability to see beyond words and images, to find
the real depth and meaning in whatever happened in life. The
personalization of values provided a strong base and foundation for
effective values education and helped teacher trainees have consistency
in their teaching and practice. (SM)