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Leadership Thursday, Period 1, Class 5, (10/2/08)

"Today we're going to talk about beliefs and values," Nathan said as he passed around a handout. "For the purposes of today's class we're defining values as what you feel is important and beliefs as what shapes your values. For example, you would not value care for the elderly if you did not believe that the elderly were important.

"Beliefs can come from many areas. Religion, experience, culture, family, and so on," Nathan said. "As a leader it's important for you to recognize what your beliefs are. This may sound obvious, but many of us don't realize how many of our beliefs we take for granted. That creates problems when we don't realize why we do what we do. It also makes it difficult for us to relate to those who don't share our beliefs. Beliefs can occasionally work as assumptions. And we all know what happens when we make assumptions." Nathan grinned at all of them.

"Knowing our beliefs and values also helps serve as a self-check," Nathan said. "I value justice. I believe justice is important. Therefore I should make sure that as a leader I do things that help to encourage a just society. Knowing my values also helps me to make decisions. Do I value justice more than I do a healthy economy? Do I value the ends more than the means? As an American, do I value some parts of the Bill of Rights more than others? Do I believe that my preferences make a difference?

"For today's class you'll be split into groups. Take a moment to think about what you believe and value, then discuss how you would solve the problem I'm going to give you. There's no right or wrong answer, and your group doesn't have to agree. The goal here is to get a feel for what you believe and value, then see what it's like from the perspective of someone else who may not share those beliefs. As always, I'm here if you have questions."

Problem: Does a publically funded high school have the right to censor a student-written article for the school newspaper? The article is about teenage pregnancy within the school. It doesn't name names, but educated guesses could be made based upon the details given. The journalism students feel that it is important to speak frankly about the issue of teen pregnancy. The school administration feels that it is a violation of privacy for the pregnant students. What do you think?

Group 1
Alex Drake
Meg Powers
Summer Roberts
Teddy Altman
Andros

Group 2
Bender
Tabitha-Ruth Wexler
Joan Girardi
Evey Hammond
Teyla Emmagan

Group 3
Agnes Nitt
Lucas Scott
Hinata Hyuuga
Dor
Tony Foster

Group 4
Jaina Solo
Momoko Akatsutsumi
Andrew Wiggin
Ben Skywalker



[ooc: ocd is up! Example based on Hazelwood School Dist. v. Kuhlmeier]

Re: Group 3

[identity profile] talks2objects.livejournal.com 2008-10-02 05:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"What if there are kids who don't know?" Dor pointed out. "Or if it publicized something they didn't want happening? I find most adults prefer to keep that kind of information secret."

Re: Group 3

[identity profile] finding-x-dream.livejournal.com 2008-10-02 05:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's still an awfully delicate subject, isn't it?" Agnes asked. "I mean, these girls' reputations could be seriously ruined by something like that."
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Re: Group 3

[personal profile] wantstodirect 2008-10-02 05:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"Maybe they should ask the pregnant students how they feel," Tony suggested.

Re: Group 3

[identity profile] finding-x-dream.livejournal.com 2008-10-02 06:06 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ask them delicately, behind closed doors," Agnes agreed. "Not in front of everyone. Maybe get their parents involved. And then give them some advice on how to keep the baby healthy, uh... Or else... Not."

Re: Group 3

[identity profile] talks2objects.livejournal.com 2008-10-02 07:07 pm (UTC)(link)
"So it's a freedom of information or privacy of those effected," Dor summarized. "Which is more important?"

Re: Group 3

[identity profile] finding-x-dream.livejournal.com 2008-10-02 07:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm not sure 'freedom of information' applies to sticking your nose where it doesn't belong," Agnes answered.

The people of Lancre had Views.