The Axiological Universe of Academic Teachers. Case Study: Petroleum Gas University. Preliminary Stage

Teachers in higher education have fulfilled, and fulfil even today, several roles. One of them is that of knowledge provider, another is that of researcher and another is that of transmitter of values, beliefs and life principles. This latter role influences the options, visions, motivations, priorities and even the life meaning of future intellectuals. Representing a preliminary stage in a larger project, this study aims to bring to the fore the axiological universe of academics (with more than 20 years expertise in higher education from Petroleum Gas University of Ploiesti), a dimension quasi-neglected by researchers in science education and education system administrators alike.