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Abstract

Values are one of the most basic identifiers of personality traits and they are learned rather than intrinsic. Although values may be taught at any age, they are most important in childhood stage since this is the stage where personality develops. Due to the deterioration of moral norms in Pakistani culture, children must be encouraged and fostered on their path to becoming responsible adults (Zia, 2007). The school is regarded as one of the most relevant stakeholders in the teaching of values for the moral development of the younger generation in particular and broader society in general. It was quantitative study. The schools were chosen from the Federal Directorate of Education, Islamabad which comprised six education sectors in Islamabad. Data were collected through questionnaire and semistructured interview. The questionnaire and interviews yielded information regarding teacher’s knowledge and practice of values education. It is concluded that both teachers and parents shift their responsibility to one another for the development of young children. The study revealed that while teachers complained about parents' lack of support, they did not mentioned their own responsibilities. It is recommended that elementary school teachers may organize more community oriented activities among their students outside the schools time to inculcate values education among students. It is recommended that elementary school teachers may be encouraged to used innovative methods (role play and drama) in their classroom to promote values education among elementary school students.||Keywords: Challenges, Values Education, Elementary Level, Perception.