Contents Of Books

KEY COMPETENCIES, VALUES AND CITIZENSHIP FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS -
A programme for ethical reasoning for juniors in the "key competencies" of managing self, relating to others and participating and contributing.

TOPICS COVERED – THESE FOLLOW THE VALUES AND KEY COMPETENCIES LISTED IN THE 2007 N.Z. Curriculum

VALUES AND CITIZENSHIP Education Programme –
For years 7-13 in state integrated and independent schools (levels 5-8)
Common code of ethics Ethical principles Kohlberg’s theory of ethical reasoning
Role of the teacher The “upright” man and woman The goal - a better world
Racism Nationalism Environmental ethics The world of work
Spirituality and religion Sample lesson plans Repeating concepts
Three repeating cycles - years 7&8, - years 9&10. - years 11&12. About the developer.

FORTY LESSONS IN CITIZENSHIP
For years 7-13 in state integrated and independent schools (levels 5-8)
Common code of ethics Ethical principles Kohlberg’s theory of ethical reasoning
Values education in all schools The use of power Repeating concepts The “upright” man and woman Multiculturalism Racism Rules, customs and principles
Other people (he tangata) Peer pressure and support Building character and self-respect
Self-control Apathy and initiative Being responsible and reliable Loyalty Leaders- who to follow Virtues Vices - Selfishness Greed Envy Making choices Stress
New situations The world of work Budgeting Government spending Business ethics Democratic government The use of power Laws and social covenants Civic responsibilities The Media Love and marriage Spirituality and religion Sport
Environmental sustainability The future Treaty issues About the developer Example of plays for discussion Use of plays Sample lesson plan

SIMPLE ETHICAL SKILLS: FOR USE IN SOCIAL INQUIRY AND ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING
For levels 1-8 in state, integrated and independent schools (years 1-13)
Purpose Kohlberg’s theory of ethical reasoning Principles and guidelines The goal – a better world Temptation – making ethical choices The “upright” man and woman The role of the teacher Vocabulary Treaty issues Environmental ethics The economic world Spirituality and religion Official translations of the Treaty of Waitangi

PLAYS FOR DISCUSSION –
For years 7-13
Fifty short plays written for the purpose of discussion of values and key competencies.
Designed for use in half hour discussions in Social Studies, but useful across the curriculum.
They are designed to be sight-read by a group in an ordinary class-room with no extra resources needed, though they could be made into videos for classes whose sight-reading is not adequate. Topics relate to those in “Values in the curriculum.”

DEALING WITH VALUES:
About the specified values, the required outcomes and the use of values within the school community.

Though these resources have been written for the New Zealand situation, with small changes they could be useful in other similar societies such as Australia.
A small number of each of these books has been printed at the moment and prices range from $15 to $25 N.Z. plus postage.