towards a better jamaica: the roles of values and attitudes

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

Towards a Better Jamaica

http://www.gpspiralconsulting.com/leadership.html

Value defined… Quality of worth or 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).

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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)

Types of ValuesTerminal 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)

(Schermerhorn, Hunt, & Osborn, 2008)

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

Values &

Attitudes in the News

http://tyrannyoftradition.com

An individual with poor values…No goals or ambitionsA lack of regard for othersNo knowledge or regard for

what is morally acceptedUnhelpful Has poor work ethics

http://www.quotesvalley.com/quotes/ambition/

An individual with poor values…No regard for God and the

churchNo commitment to familyDisobedientImpoliteIrresponsibleLacks self-control

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Bad attitudes…Caused by poor valuesCauses dysfunctional behaviour

Brawls in schools and homesSubstance abuse at home and at schoolImpudent children and parentsCheating/StealingLyingApathyDomestic crimesOther Violent Acts

Bad attitudes…At WorkUnnecessary chaos in an organizationTaking undue credit for work not doneDisregarding workplace policies and

procedures InsubordinationLack team spirit Stealing company time

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.

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.

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

Transforming HomesLove, 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/)

Transforming Homes Parents should help to build children’s

self-image. STOP the “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.htmlPacific Institute

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 Institutehttps://www.google.com.jm/

Transforming Schools

http://firesinthemind.org/

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)

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.auhttp://besteducationpossible.blogspot.com/2010/08/showing-love-in-classroom.html

Teachers and Parents

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

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.

Transforming Organizations Employees should…

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.

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.

Positive Values and Attitudes

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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