Module 9 Courage and ethics

 

Courage is a critical element in ethical development. Making choices between either doing the right thing or choosing to avoid fear. The role of ethics in responding to bullying at school or the workplace. The module videos can also be found in a single list in the VIDEOS tab.


Primary video (view this first)

Module 9. Courage of ethics

Supportive resources (view and read)

Amy Purdy: Living beyond limits (TED video) (video good for willpower as well)

Aimee Mullins: It’s not fair having 12 pairs of legs (TED video)

Carnegie Hero Medal website


Raising Courageous Kids (textbook)

Step Seven: From Justice to Honor pp. 163-183

Step Eight: From Responsibility to Valor pp. 185-211


Workbook entries (after viewing the video and the supportive resources)

  1. 14.Heroism in my hometown

Go to the Carnegie Hero Medal website above and conduct a search of recipients who lived in your hometown (or nearest city). Compare recipients by age, sex, and socioeconomic levels. See any consistency? Or are the awardees diverse.

  1. 15.Self review

Are you and ethical person? Do you have a conscience? How do you know? Has your ethical duty ever been tested by fear? How did you respond? Would you do anything different now?


Now participate in online discussion

When you have completed the above, visit the online discussion forum at the KSOL course website. Participate in the discussion regarding Module 9. Be prepared to use your workbook entries as part of your discussion.