Participants are asked to conduct their own self-reflection “mirror test” where they answer questions such as “What are my beliefs?,” “How would others describe me?,” “What do I want to change?” and so on, in efforts to form a personal mission statement.
Doing Good Work in Practice: Self-Evaluation Sheet
During the course of a class or activity, students record their actions or behaviors that demonstrate some of the manifestations of the 3 Es of “good work” (Ethics, Excellence, and Engagement).
The options may be edited and replaced with alternatives if desired.
Value Sort Follow Up Questions
For individuals who complete the Value Sort using one of our online versions (https://www.thegoodproject.org/value-sort), this handout provides a series of questions to use for reflection.
Make a Choice
Choose a dilemma from our dilemmas database and respond to it using three different ethical frameworks, one based on what is best for the rights of all, one that is based on the rights for the most people, and one that is based on what is best to help you be the best version of you. The activity is based on the normative ethical theories of deontology, utilitariniasm, and virtue ethics.
School Mission
Write down your school’s mission (if your school does not have one, what do you think it should be?). Then, think about what values are important to your school.
School Mission Reflection
Write a reflection on your school’s mission. using the questions in the activity sheet.
When In Doubt... Make it Excellent (See-Think-Wonder)
Using the see-think-wonder chart, read the dilemma before reflecting on what you see, what you think, and what you wonder before answering questions on how James conducts “good work.”