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Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
2

A Spotlight on Ethics

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
2

Participants look at various formalized codes of ethics, and evaluate whether these codes are effective in particular situations. Note: This reflective activity is to be used with the narratives “Serving a Cause vs. Serving a Client” and “A Tale of Two Lawyers.”

Tagged: Reflection, Dilemma, Ethics, Civics

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
2

And We're Live! A Reporter's Perspective

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
2

In this long-term project, students work in groups to create the script for an in-depth television program and then perform their program. Note: This reflective activity is to be used with the narrative “Divided Loyalties.”

Tagged: Performance, Reflection, Ethics, Civics

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
5

In a New Light

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
5

Participants will write a different ending for a dilemma. Note: This reflective activity is to be used with the narrative “Drama Drama.”

Tagged: Dilemma, Ethics

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
5

You Be the Judge

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
5

Participants think about the challenges of navigating difficult ethical situations. Note: This reflective activity is to be used with the narratives “Beyond the Science Club” and “Money Troubles.”

Tagged: Dilemma, Ethics

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
2

What Advice Would You Give?

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
2

Participants choose one of a list of ethical dilemmas, and write down what advice they would give as a mentor figure in the story.

Tagged: Ethics, Writing, Mentor, Civics

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
3

Thinking About Responsibilities

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
3

Participants write about a time when they felt torn between conflicting responsibilities and how a response to the situation might embody or eschew the 3 Es.

Tagged: Writing, Responsibility, Ethics

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
3

What Do You Value?

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
3

Participants articulate and describe their own beliefs and values in relation to their work, and identify some of the tensions within their value systems.

Tagged: Values, Ethics

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
5

Challenging Choices

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
5

Participants think about situations in which they have found themselves in conflict with another person, and evaluate how they handled those situations.

Tagged: Ethics, Reflection

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
4

In Their Words

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
4

Participants read about the goals of three different young professionals, and are then asked to evaluate their own short and long-term goals.

Tagged: Goal-setting, Engagement

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
4

Looking at the Big Picture: Investigating Professional Goals

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
4

Participants interview professionals about what they see as the overarching goals in their work.

Tagged: Interview, Goal-setting, Engagement

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
4

Enjoyment and Excellence

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
4

Participants divide into groups, and debate the importance of enjoyment to the process of producing excellent work.

Tagged: Group-work, Discussion, Engagement

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
4

Dramatic Dialogue

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
4

In this long-term project, participants draft the script of a dialogue between an individual and a mentor in the midst of a challenging situation. Participants perform their scene for a group. Note: This reflective activity is specific to the narratives “Acting Out,” “Tough Love,” and “What’s a Mentor?”.

Tagged: Project, Performance, Mentor, Dilemma, Engagement

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
1

Crafting a Resignation Letter

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
1

Participants write a letter of resignation as if they are professionals leaving positions because of disagreements over standards of excellence.

Tagged: Writing, Engagement

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
4

If You Could Change...

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
4

Participants take on the role of a teacher or of a student and, from these different perspectives, discuss what changes they would like to see in their schools.

Tagged: Discussion, Engagement

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
5

Dear Mentor...

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
5

Participants write letters to people who have inspired them in their personal and work lives.

Tagged: Writing, Mentor, Engagement

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
4

Work Space

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
4

Participants draw pictures of their ideal working spaces and, with partners, reflect on the significance of each element in their pictures.

Tagged: Reflection, Discussion, Engagement

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
2

Picture Yourself as a...

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
2

Participants imagine what it might be like to pursue a variety of professions, and evaluate which professions are the best fit for their skills and interests.

Tagged: Reflection, Engagement

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
5

My Ideal Job

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
5

Participants dream up their ideal jobs, and compare and contrast these jobs with other existing jobs.

Tagged: Reflection, Goal-setting, Engagement

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
5

Who's My Hero: Identifying Influences on Work and Life

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
5

Participants take turns interviewing each other about people they admire who may have influenced their work.

Tagged: Mentor, Interview, Engagement

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
2

Reflections on Reflections

Danny Mucinskas
July 15, 2020
2

Participants reflect on their own work by “looking in a mirror,” and then by writing about how they understand and identify themselves.

Tagged: Reflection, Writing, Engagement, Civics

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