2.3 Ethics and Values
This “Reaching New Heights” leadership development lesson (RNH.2.3) introduces students to ethics and values and how they relate to a person’s goals and decisions. Through discussion of ethical traits, examples of ethical/unethical behavior, and a values-clarification activity, students define ethics and values, identify ethical traits, and articulate their own core values.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Define ethics and values and discuss their importance.
- Identify ethical traits.
- Identify their core values.
- Time required
- 50 minutes
- Materials
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- RNH.2.3.AS.A – one per facilitator
- RNH.2.3.AS.B – one per student
- Purpose
- The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the subject of ethics and values and how they relate to a person's goals and decisions.
- LifeKnowledge Connections – Precept(s) Addressed
- Action: A8. Evaluate and reflect on actions taken and make appropriate modifications. Relationships: B1. Practice human relations skills including compassion, empathy, unselfishness, trustworthiness, reliability and listening. Vision: C4. Adapt to opportunities and obstacles. Character: D1. Live with integrity. D2. Accurately assess my values. D3. Accept responsibility for personal actions.
- LK Lesson Suggestion
- HS.34 – The Consequences of Ethics; HS.35 – Professional Ethics and Personal Character