ETHICS: WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

Back
Knowing and applying ethical standards are often two different experiences. Discussions and role play help move ethical decision-making from a set of good ideas to a set of actions.

Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Describe examples of professional behavior standards.
  • Describe how to resolve ethical issues in the workplace.

Supplies

  • Pen or pencil
  • What Would You Do? activity sheet, one copy per person (see resources)
  • Ethics Journal activity sheet, one copy per person (see resources)
  • Ethical Problem-Solving summary sheet, one copy per person (see resources)

Leader Note:

Text in italics should be read aloud to participants. As you engage your post in activities each week, please include comments, discussions, and feedback to the group relating to Character, Leadership, and Ethics. These are important attributes that make a difference in the success of youth in the workplace and in life.

Activity 1

What Would You Do?

Pass out the What Would You Do? activity sheet. Ask the Explorers to follow the steps they have learned to resolve the ethical problem on the activity sheet. Tell the participants to write under each step how they have applied that step to the problem. After Explorers have had enough time to complete the activity sheet, lead a group discussion about the problem and their thoughts on a solution.

Activity 2

Ethics Journal

Pass out the Ethics Journal activity sheet. Explain to participants they are to record their thoughts about each question. Remind them there is not a right or wrong answer; they are simply to write what they think about each question. After they have had enough time to complete the activity sheet, ask for volunteers to share their thoughts.

Chat Icon
Scoutly Toggle Size Close Chat