CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The difference between a value and a norm is that a value is general, referring to an overall ideal, whereas a norm is concrete, specifying certain things that have to be done (or omitted). Values can be operationalized in specifying norms; norms refer to and are justified by underlying values.

Detailed explanation-2: -Covering your mouth and nose when sneezing, shaking hands when you meet someone, saying ‘sorry’ when you bump into someone, not talking with your mouth full, etc. are some examples of norms whereas honesty, integrity, courage, kindness, fairness, and generosity are examples of values.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cultural norms and values are society’s expectations that are reflected in the attitudes and behaviors in a group of people. A norm refers to the attitudes and behaviors that are considered typical or average for a social group while beliefs are often referred to as values. Norms support values.

Detailed explanation-4: -Values are generally understood as ‘what one finds important in life’, for example, privacy, wealth or fairness (Poel & Royakkers 2011). Norms generally refer to what is standard, acceptable or permissible behaviour in a group or society (Fishbein & Azjen 2011).

Detailed explanation-5: -Norms are about how people and Cultures behave. Values are about the acceptability of their norms. Different cultures can have different norms even when they exist as one.