Attitude Discipline and Respect WarmUp Questions CPS Questions

Attitude, Discipline, and Respect

Warm-Up Questions CPS Questions 1 -2 Chapter 1, Lesson 4

Lesson Overview Ø The importance of a positive attitude Ø The importance of discipline Chapter 1, Lesson 4

Quick Write Based on the examples in the opening section on the importance of a positive attitude, list five words that you think best describe a positive attitude. (Note to teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS) Chapter 1, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Attitude Makes a difference in many aspects of life Ø Good citizens reflect a positive attitude Ø They value and respect responsibilities Ø By caring for others within their communities and beyond Ø Chapter 1, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Attitude, cont. Attitude is a state of mind Ø Positive or negative Ø Affects your success or failure of most activities Ø Reflects your personal philosophy of life Ø Shown through your actions Ø Attitude is catching Ø Chapter 1, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Attitude and Leadership It’s important to have a positive attitude when in a leadership role Ø Convey an attitude of encouragement Ø Those under and around you are more likely to be positive Ø Stay positive, or the efficiency of your group will fall to the level of your attitude Ø Chapter 1, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Attitude and Junior ROTC Instructors can determine your attitude by: Ø Expression on your face Ø Posture Ø Tone of voice Ø Amount of effort you put in grooming Ø Key to a positive attitude lies in understanding Ø Chapter 1, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Michael Wetzel/US Air Force JROTC

Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 3 -4 Chapter 1, Lesson 4

Activity 1: Characteristics of Attitudes Ø Brainstorm and discuss the characteristics of a positive and negative attitude Ø List the characteristics and answer the questions Chapter 1, Lesson 4

Activity 2: The Impact of a Positive Attitude Ø Think of someone who has had a positive impact on you Ø List the characteristics of this person and answer the questions Chapter 1, Lesson 4

Discipline and the Military Discipline is “the soul of the army” Ø Applies to JROTC and nation’s armed forces Ø Real meaning of discipline is often misunderstood Ø Military discipline is an extension of your experiences in civilian life Ø Chapter 1, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Discipline and Junior ROTC Ø Ø Drill assists with the teaching of discipline, leadership, and teamwork Ø Teaches you to act in unison with other cadets Ø Cadets learn to respond instantly and subconsciously to a word or command Ø Provides a feeling of belonging Attitude and discipline go handin-hand if a unit is to succeed Chapter 1, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Michael Wetzel/US Air Force JROTC

Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 5 -6 Chapter 1, Lesson 4

Activity 3: Drill and Discipline Ø Review the section in your textbook on discipline and Junior ROTC Ø Complete the bubble map by identifying how drill teaches discipline, leadership, and teamwork Chapter 1, Lesson 4

Discipline and Respect for authority and discipline reinforce one another Ø However, discipline comes first Ø Junior ROTC helps develop self-discipline Ø Helps you become dependable in other parts of your life Ø Chapter 1, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Discipline and Integrity and conduct are guided by a sense of right and wrong Ø Integrity is: Ø A moral compass, the inner voice, the voice of self-control, the basis for trust Ø Integrity is not learned overnight Ø Chapter 1, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Discipline and Integrity, cont. Integrity and self-discipline are cornerstones of JROTC Ø Integrity starts with the individual Ø It starts with you right now Ø Chapter 1, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 7 -8 Chapter 1, Lesson 4

Activity 4: Integrity and Self. Discipline Ø Review the section in your textbook on integrity and self-discipline Ø Then answer the questions Chapter 1, Lesson 4

Summary Ø The importance of a positive attitude Ø The importance of discipline Chapter 1, Lesson 4

Review Questions CPS Questions 9 -10 (Note to teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS) Chapter 1, Lesson 4

Next…. Ø Ø Done – attitude, discipline, and respect Next – ethics, values, and morals Chapter 1, Lesson 4