Ethics in the classroom ETHICS FOR CHILDREN SKILLS

Ethics in the classroom ETHICS FOR CHILDREN. SKILLS FOR LIFE

NK THI Alternative during scripture period Secular learning environment Parents’ choice Primary Ethics, a charity Single approved provider Train & provide all resources Volunteers facilitate classes PRIMARY ETHICS DISCUS S • • SON REA Introduction ETHICS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN

NK THI DISCUS S Support children to develop skills in • Ethical reasoning • Critical thinking • Respectful discussion SON REA Mission PRIMARY ETHICS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN

• Voice opinions & give reasons • Listen to others • Build on each others’ ideas PRIMARY ETHICS NK THI DISCUS S • Remain curious and open minded SON REA What do they learn? ETHICS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN

NK THI • To disagree respectfully • Not to accept peer pressure SON REA They also learn • To think things through • Make well reasoned decisions PRIMARY ETHICS DISCUS S And ultimately ETHICS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN

Scenarios Poems Stories Group work Activities Questions PRIMARY ETHICS NK THI DISCUS S • • • SON REA Lesson content ETHICS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN

o o o NK THI Hurting someone without meaning to Telling the truth Being kind Ownership Fairness • Primary (3 – 6) o o What it means to be a good friend Is cheating ever ok? Punishment Teasing PRIMARY ETHICS DISCUS S • Infants (k – 2) SON REA Sample topics ETHICS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN

NK THI DISCUS S Parents subscribe at primaryethics. com. au for background to topics to help continue the discussion at home. SON REA Primary. Ethics@Home PRIMARY ETHICS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN

NK THI SON REA Community of inquiry Facilitator • Detailed lesson • Ask questions of each other • Build on and challenge each other’s ideas • Provide examples • Reason PRIMARY ETHICS DISCUS S Children encouraged to ETHICS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN

PRIMARY ETHICS NK THI DISCUS S Volunteer ethics teachers Teaching experience not required Background checks Online training module Free 2 day face-to-face training • Ongoing support and professional development • • • SON REA Facilitators ETHICS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN

NK THI DISCUS S SON REA www. primaryethics. com. au PRIMARY ETHICS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN

NK THI DISCUS S • [Regional Manager/Ethics Coordinator] • Brochure available from school office • Available to answer questions after info session SON REA Local contacts PRIMARY ETHICS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN