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English 102- Lesson 13 Powerpoint Presentation.
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Citizenship and Ethics
Citizenship defined
• The status of being a citizen
• Membership in a community (a college or High School)
• The quality of an individual’s response to membership in a community
Citizens
• Believe in equal opportunity for all people
• Value, respect, and defend basic human rights
• Respect and uphold the law and its agencies
Ethics defined
• The discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty obligation
• A set of moral principles or values
• The principles of conduct governing an individual or a group.
Values• Values are our most deeply held
ideals, beliefs, customs or principles.
• Throughout our lives, we learn values from:
Throughout our lives, we learn values from
• Family
Throughout our lives, we learn values from
• Church
Throughout our lives, we learn values from
• School
Throughout our lives, we learn values from
• Friends
• Community
Throughout our lives, we learn values from
• Country
Values effect our thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
The lawless behavior often displayed in our society today indicates a diminished sense of
values.
Vandalism and destruction of Government property cost taxpayers money! That means all
of us end up paying.
Values
• The goals of this instruction are to instill in our students the value of Citizenship.
Core Values
• Core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment help build good citizenship and are good values to live by no matter where you find yourself.
Core Values Defined
• Honor: I am Accountable for my professional and personal behavior.
• I will not Lie!
• I will not cheat!
• I will not steal!
Honor
• I will not Cheat
Honor
• I will not Steal
I will not Lie
Courage
• Is the value that gives me the moral and mental strength to do what is right! Even in the face of temptation or adversity.
Courage
Commitment
• The day to day duty of every person in our school.
• Provide all students the opportunities for high achievement, productive citizenship, and continuous learning.
• Be part of the Guam High School Team!
Behaviors that distract from the Core Values Include
• Hazing
• Discrimination
• Sexual harassment.
Hazing is any conduct that causes another person to suffer or be exposed to and activity that is:
• Cruel
• Abusive
• Humiliating
• Oppressive
• Demeaning
• Harmful
Hazing
Hazing is usually associated with college fraternities, but it can take place in any kind of organization.
• High School teams and clubs
• Military Service
• Civilian workplace
Hazing at the High School levelis particularly damaging!
• Students are vulnerable to peer pressure due to a heightened need for:
• Friendship• Approval• And acceptance by your peers
Discrimination
• Any act the denies equal treatment to individuals because of their:
• Race• Gender• Ethnicity• Religion• Or other differences. (Example: Single Parent)
Sexual HarassmentIs a particular form of gender discrimination.
Involves..• Un-wanted sexual advances
• Sexual favors
• Verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
• Creating an atmosphere of fear and distrust
Examples of Sexual Harassment
• Hanging a suggestive photo at work, is a form of sexual harassment.
• Deliberate in-appropriate body contact with someone, is a form of sexual harassment.
Sexual Harassment
Hazing, Discrimination and Sexual Harassment violate core values
• Honor: By refraining from participation in these behaviors students maintain their Integrity and conduct themselves ethically.
• Courage: Despite peer pressure, students must have the courage to refrain from engaging in undesirable actives.
• Commitment: Students must be committed to showing respect for other people
Relationship Between Team-work & Behavior According to core Values
• Sometimes you can be on automatic and not realize you are operating in a moral or ethical gray area
Relationship Continued
• The core values can help you navigate gray areas.
• Have the courage to examine whether your own behavior is honorable.
• If not, commit to changing it.
Relationship Continued
• If any of your fellow students behave in a morally or ethically questionable way, have the courage to tell them.
• Keep it confrontational.
• Be professional and utilize tact.
Integrity• Firm adherence to a code
• Morals or values
• Professionalism
• Honesty & Truthfulness
Integrity
• Is the combination of sound, moral principles as well as truthfulness and honesty.
An ethical person will always do what is right whether someone is watching or
not.
Summary
• The Core Values are honor, courage and commitment.
• Behaviors such as hazing, discrimination and sexual harassment violate those core values.
• Adhering to core values will help you behave more ethically, develop your personal integrity and increase the effectiveness of the learning process at school.