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Towards a Better Jamaica: The Roles of Values and Attitudes

Towards a Better Jamaica: The Roles of Values and Attitudes. Dr. Marsha S. Pabarue Assistant Professor Department of Graduate Education & Leadership Northern Caribbean University March 10, 2013. Towards a Better Jamaica. http://www.gpspiralconsulting.com/leadership.html.

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Towards a Better Jamaica: The Roles of Values and Attitudes

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  1. Towards a Better Jamaica: The Roles of Values and Attitudes Dr. Marsha S. PabarueAssistant Professor Department of Graduate Education & Leadership Northern Caribbean University March 10, 2013

  2. Towards a Better Jamaica http://www.gpspiralconsulting.com/leadership.html

  3. Value defined… • Quality of worthor merit. • Custom or ideal the people desire as an end to a means of itself. • Something of excellence or importance. • “Broad preferences concerning appropriate courses of action or outcome” (Schermerhorn, Hunt, & Osborn (2008, p. 34). The Pacific Institute

  4. Sources of Values • Home (parents, siblings, other relatives) • Church (fellow worshippers) • School (teachers, classmates, and peers) • Community and Society (entertainers, neighbours, public officials, government, & sports stars)

  5. Types of Values • Terminal values is the desired goals that an individual aims to achieve during a lifetime. • Instrumental values reflect the means to achieve these desired goals. (Schermerhorn, Hunt, & Osborn 2008)

  6. (Schermerhorn, Hunt, & Osborn, 2008)

  7. Attitude defined… • A consciously held belief or opinion. • Easiest to visualize if we picture ourselves leaning toward those things we like (positive). • And away from the things we don’t like (negative). • Values can influence our attitudes. The Pacific Institute

  8. Values & Attitudes in the News http://tyrannyoftradition.com

  9. An individual with poor values… • No goals or ambitions • A lack of regard for others • No knowledge or regard for what is morally accepted • Unhelpful • Has poor work ethics http://www.quotesvalley.com/quotes/ambition/

  10. An individual with poor values… • No regard for God and the church • No commitment to family • Disobedient • Impolite • Irresponsible • Lacks self-control http://averticalthought.com

  11. Bad attitudes… • Caused by poor values • Causes dysfunctional behaviour • Brawls in schools and homes • Substance abuse at home and at school • Impudent children and parents • Cheating/Stealing • Lying • Apathy • Domestic crimes • Other Violent Acts

  12. Bad attitudes… At Work • Unnecessary chaos in an organization • Taking undue credit for work not done • Disregarding workplace policies and procedures • Insubordination • Lack team spirit • Stealing company time

  13. Dysfunctional behaviours… • Can destroy the supportive and nurturing environment needed for positive learning at home and school. • Demotivate teachers. • Take away from the teaching and learning time.

  14. Dysfunctional behaviours… • Can contribute to underachievement in schools. • Eat away the moral fibre of the society. • Lessen productivity/ROI in businesses. • Can lower employee morale.

  15. Transforming Homes • Parents MUST be the first teacher of values at home as the home is the first school. • Parents must be made aware of character formation and the role the home plays. • Parents should refrain from disrespecting each other. Ellen G White, Education & Foundations of Christian Education http://climatesafety.org

  16. Transforming Homes • Love, piety, and discipline should be the foundation on which children are grown. • Teach children virtues such as honesty, courage, and unselfishness. • Model behaviours children can emulate. • Hold children accountable for their mistakes. • Applaud good behaviour. Ellen G White (Education & Foundations of Christian Education) Becky Sweat (http://www.ucg.org/marriage-and-family/10-practical-ways-teach-your-children-right-values/)

  17. Transforming Homes • Parents should help to build children’s self-image. • STOPthe “I can’t” or “I don’t” attitude. • Always let children credit themselves. • Instil in children the “sure enough principle” – Let them put in their everyday thought that something good is going to happen. • Affirm your children. http://timesupblog.blogspot.com/2010/11/because-i-can.html Pacific Institute

  18. Transforming Homes • Parents should encourage positive thoughts as these thoughts accumulate and become beliefs. • Eliminate negative beliefs and use positive self talk to change attitudes. • Show your children you BELIEVE in them. • Remember garbage in, garbage out. Pacific Institute https://www.google.com.jm/

  19. Transforming Schools http://firesinthemind.org/

  20. Transforming Schools • Teachers MUST … • have aptness for their job. • be cheerful and courteous. • take time and counsel with parents. • learn self-control, patience, forbearance, gentleness, and LOVE. • have well-balanced minds and symmetrical characters. Ellen G White (Education & Foundations of Christian Education)

  21. Transforming Schools • Teachers MUST … • promote moral growth by treating students fairly and with respect. • use positive discipline. • maintain positive relationships. • know the needs of student and teach to meet needs. http://www.adventist.org.au http://besteducationpossible.blogspot.com/2010/08/showing-love-in-classroom.html

  22. Teachers and Parents New King James Version http://gentleshepherdbaptist.blogspot.com/2012/01/train-up-child.html

  23. Transforming Organizations • Leaders should… • lead with humility. • encourage and display ethical behaviour. • promote an appreciation for diversity. • become servants in their organizations. • value their employees.

  24. Transforming Organizations • Employeesshould… • be loyal. • be committed to their jobs. • love their job. • value positive change. • have attitudes that motivate and lead to high productivity. • respect authority and fellow employees, and their views.

  25. Transforming the Society • Positive values and attitudes in homes, schools, and organizations will be reflected in the society. This can lead to… • a calmer and gentler society that is in high demand as stated by Clement Radcliff, Education Officer at the Ministry of Education. • less aggression, unfriendliness, impoliteness, violent behaviours, and crimes. • enhanced levels of academic performance in schools. • a more productive country.

  26. Positive Values and Attitudes https://www.google.com.jm/

  27. Resources • Ellen G. White (Education & Foundations of Christian Education) • Image (https://www.google.com.jm) • Image (http://gentleshepherdbaptist.blogspot.com/2012/01/train-up-child.html) • Image (http://besteducationpossible.blogspot.com/2010/08/showing-love-in-classroom.html) • Image (http://climatesafety.org) • Image (http://firesinthemind.org) • Image http://timesupblog.blogspot.com/2010/11/because-i-can.html • Image (http://www.gpspiralconsulting.com/leadership.html) • Image (http://tyrannyoftradition.com) • Image (http://www.quotesvalley.com/quotes/ambition) • Image (http://averticalthought.com) • Linda Koh, Growing Christian Values in Children (http://www.adventist.org.au) • Lou Tice and Joe Pace (Pacific Institute) • Holy Bible, New King James Version • Schermerhorn, Hunt, & Osborn (Organizational Behaviour, 2008) • The Gleaner • Western Mirror

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