Student Expectations

Developing Knowledge of Self and Others

Leadership requires knowledge of self and knowledge of others. Knowledge of self assists students in clarifying their identity, self-image, and roles in a variety of expanding communities. Students are able to assess their present strengths and weaknesses and realize their potential for leadership. Knowledge of others encourages students to consider and understand the way others view and respond to the world at large. Effective leadership rests in the ability to combine knowledge of self and knowledge of others to advance both personal and group goals.

K-2

3-5

6-8

9-12

EC.1 The student will describe himself or herself.

a. Identify personal roles in the family, class, and school, such as son or daughter, line leader, citizen.

b. Describe personal views of self, such as strengths and weaknesses.

c. Explore influences on self, such as family and community customs and traditions.

ES.1 The student will examine his or her own self-image.

a. Identify factors that contribute to self-image, such as success and failure or acceptance and rejection.

b. Investigate outside factors that may influence self-image, such as others’ opinions in certain situations.

c. Recognize that self-image may change over time and in different situations.

MS.1 The student will explain elements of his or her own self-image.

a. Investigate ways in which peers can influence self-image, such as through fashion and social activities.

b. Explore personal interests, values, and skills.

c. Examine effects of positive or negative self-image on relationships with others.

HS.1 The student will evaluate his or her own self-image.

a. Compare one’s own interests, values, and skills with those of selected effective leaders.

b. Evaluate one’s own desire for leadership roles in the local, state, national, and world communities.

c. Define ways to capitalize on individual strengths and improve areas of personal weakness.

K-2

3-5

6-8

9-12

EC.2 The student will describe characteristics of his or her own responsible behavior, such as respect, trustworthiness, caring, and fairness.

a. Identify ways to assume responsibility in the family, class, and school.

b. Identify ways to help others in the family, class, and school.

ES.2 The student will examine his or her own behaviors and how they contribute to group interaction.

a. Discuss personal style of interacting effectively with others.

b. Predict future leadership roles and steps necessary to achieve them.

MS.2 The student will identify ways in which his or her behaviors influence others.

a. Identify influences on one’s own ideas and behaviors, such as family, friends, and media.

b. Identify one’s own attitudes and biases toward others, such as admiration or jealousy.

HS.2 The student will evaluate his or her own behaviors.

a. Recognize the on-going benefits of self-analysis.

b. Evaluate one’s own decisions and actions in terms of short- and long-term consequences.

c. Evaluate one’s own behaviors in terms of their positive or negative effects on others.

K-2

3-5

6-8

9-12

EC.3 The student will describe how to work with others.

a. Describe the characteristics of responsible behavior in others, such as respect, trustworthiness, caring, and fairness.

b. Discuss roles of responsibility of others in the family, class, and school.

ES.3 The student will examine the needs and concerns of others.

a. Determine the needs and concerns of classmates or group members, such as friendship, approval, and acceptance.

b. Act as a member of a group to develop a plan for addressing group needs and concerns.

MS.3 The student will identify the interests, values, styles, and behaviors of others.

a. Consider the effects of gender, ethnicity, customs, and traditions on the interests, values, styles, and behaviors of others.

b. Recognize contributions of people from different backgrounds and experiences.

c. Create strategies to integrate new members into a group.

HS.3 The student will use knowledge of others to improve one’s leadership skills.

a. Create strategies to utilize the strengths and diminish the limitations of group members.

b. Demonstrate ways to organize and delegate responsibilities.

c. Encourage ideas, perspectives, and contributions of all group members.

d. Use leadership skills to encourage cooperation and collaboration among groups with different needs and concerns.

 
 

 

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