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Exploring Our
Values and Beliefs
Practices will not change until beliefs, values and skills change.
National Transition Network, 1997
Earth’s PopulationIf we could shrink the earth’s population to a village of precisely 100 people, with all the existing human ratios remaining the same, it would look something like the following:
There would be: 57 Asians: 21 Europeans, 14 from the Western Hemisphere, both north and south; 8 Africans
52 would be female; 48 would be male
70 would be non-white; 30 would be white
89 would be heterosexual; 11 would be homosexual
6 people would possess 59% of the entire world’s wealth and all 6 would be from the US
80 would live in substandard housing
70 would be unable to read
50 would suffer from malnutrition
10 would have a disability
1 would be near death; 1 would be near birth
1 would have a college education
Directions: Individually rate each item. Then discuss the items as a group, trying to reach a consensus. Remember, a consensus does not have to mean absolute approval and agreement; it is a decision the group can live with.
Rating Scale:SA = Strongly AgreeAS = Agree SomewhatDS = Disagree SomewhatSD = Strongly Disagree
1. _________ Students are losing respect for teachers.2. _________ I would encourage premarital sex for my daughter.3. _________ People are basically good.4. _________ Giving grades encourages meaningful learning in school.5. _________ Gay people should be allowed to adopt children.6. _________ There is life after death.7. _________ I prefer police brutality to riots.8. _________ I would encourage premarital sex for my son.9. _________ Marijuana should be legalized.10. _________ Familiarity breeds contempt.
Reaffirming Beliefs & Establishing a Mission
Professional/Personal Values & Ethics
Assumptions about the Education of Kids
Value Statementwith Assumptions
Mission Statement
A Values statement tells WHAT WE BELIEVE
A Mission Statement tells WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE WANT TO ACCOMPLISH
A Mission Statement often contains GOAL Statements that tell HOW WE ARE GOING TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION
A Mission Statement is congruent and derived from a Values Statement
Sample Value Statements…
We believe . . .
Kids have the right to come to school clean and healthy
Everyone’s philosophies, diversities, opinions should be respected
In order to support people there needs to be a sense of loyalty
Open communication and consensus building are keys to success
In listening and learning from other people’s experiences and ideas
In not imposing our values on others
In a sense of humor and a climate of fun!
In an understanding that it is difficult to balance priorities
Information should be shared with everyone, together
Establishing Missions… Starts with administrators!!!
Provide a safe environment for students and families where individualized education is a reality
Provide a nurturing environment where staff can grow and develop their professional personalities
Provide access to the “Best Practices” available in education (conferences, tuition reimbursement, materials and equipment)
To facilitate an environment where people feel good, are relaxed and can laugh and cry together
Sample Mission Statements…
Our mission is to help our students reach their highest potential by looking beyond their disability; encouraging social interactions among the students and staff; and encouraging independence.
Our mission is to enhance each child’s quality of life through:
… Respect … Structure… Communication … Consistency… Understanding … Dedication… Patience … Play… Humor … Attention to health & safety
Drafting
Value and Mission Statement
Step 1 Each Member write down your individual beliefs and/or assumptions regarding the education and transition of youth with disabilities
Step 2 Identify a recorder and spokesperson
Step 3 Compare your individual beliefs and/or assumptions and come consensus on a list
Step 4 Develop a group statement . . We Believe . .
Step 5 Discuss and determine a framework for the development of a Mission Statement . . What We Do . . (global statement of the team
function)