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Moral Integrity

LESSON PLAN ADVANCE SHEET 

 

TITLE: Integrity

 

 

HOURS: 1 HOUR EXPANDABLE

 

TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE:  Assist in identifying the "America's Army Core Values" of Integrity and Candor.

 

ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

 

1. Communicate to the soldier the value of Integrity and Candor.

 

2. Challenge the soldier to define and adopt a life style of integrity and candor.

 

3. How do integrity and candor effect what we do personally and professionally? What affect do they have on the unit?

 

CONDITION:  Given a classroom setting with an overhead projector, chalkboard, or easel with butcher paper.

 

STANDARD:  Participate in an interactive discussion through sharing of information of enabling learning objectives.

 

REFERENCES:  FM 22-100 Leadership, FM 22-102, AR 165-1.

 

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:  Conference, overhead slides, practical exercises.

 

TRAINER NOTES:  This class is designed to be a discussion type class. The role of the trainer will be to: 1) impart information from the lesson plan; 2) elicit information and ideas from class participants; 3) affirm the input of the class participants; and 4) call the class members to action, both for themselves and for the unit.

 

The lesson plan is written in a positive way and needs to be presented in that manner as well. It is an opportunity for you, as the trainer, to help the participants examine their beliefs and begin to develop more healthy values.

 

This lesson plan may "open the door" for further ministry within your unit. At the end of the session, you might ask those who may have concerns about areas of personal growth or value conflicts in their lives to speak with you privately .

 

NOTE: The trainer will want to make sure the classroom is set-up with all necessary equipment at least 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the class. Good lighting and ventilation of the classroom are important for a good class.

 

Some ideas to keep in mind during you presentation of the class are:

 

- When you ask a question, allow time for discussion.

- Write down all the responses given without making judgments about the input.

- Encourage class participation. You may want to call on a class member for input who you                  observe as either being disruptive or withdrawn from the class.

- Your slides may be upgraded with color, graphics or unit symbols.

 

At the end of each lesson plan is a "Personal Action Plan." Use this to measure the effectiveness of the session. The top portion of the page is to be kept by the class participant as a guide for his/her future personal development. The bottom portion of the page should be turned in to you at the end of the class. These should not be signed. You may use this information as you advise the commander on the "climate" of the unit. It can also be used as a "bottom up review" of the unit in regard to the particular value. In this way, the information can be used as a means to support Total Army Quality (TAQ) in the unit.

 

You will need to reproduce the number of personal action plans to correspond with the number of class participants. this will enable you to have a response from all class participants. After response forms are completed, insure the "climate" information is shared with the chain of command. This will assist in improving the quality of life for soldiers.

 

PRE-SESSION PREPARATION:

 

SPECIAL NOTE:  SLIDES VU1-VU5 ARE THE SAME FOR ALL 12 LESSON PLANS AND THEREFORE DO NOT HAVE A CHAPTER INDICATOR. THEY ARE FOUND IN LESSON ONE.

 

THE WORDS IN “QUOTES” ARE FOR YOU TO SAY. WORDS IN {PARENTHESES} ARE FOR YOUR HELP OR INFORMATION.

 

+  Review the material contained in this lesson thoroughly. A poorly prepared class is no better than no class at all.

 

+  Make overhead slides of the paper slides located at the back of this lesson as well as slides VU1-VU5 found at the end of Lesson One.

 

+  Make sufficient copies of the Personal Action Plan sheet found at the end of this lesson so that all class members will have one.

 

+  Ensure that the classroom is designated and all needed equipment is set up prior to class time.

 

+  Be sure that units have sufficient time to schedule the class and that soldiers are available to attend. Conflicting with other requirements of a training schedule will make the lesson ineffective.

 

 

 

INSTRUCTOR NOTES AND SLIDES

 

SHOW:  VU1 "America's Army Core Values"

 

{THIS SLIDE CAN BE shown on the overhead as the class begins to arrive. It is your "title slide" which sets the stage for the material to be presented in the session.}

 

“Good morning/afternoon. My name is _________. Today’s class is one of a series of classes on America’s Army Core Values.”

 

SHOW:  VU2 & VU3 "List of Values"

 

“Some of our Core Values are listed on this slide.”

 

{It is helpful to briefly go over the list of values as presented on VU2 & VU3. However, each of these values will be presented as a separate lesson.}

 

“Some Other Core Values are listed on this slide VU3.”

 

SHOW:  VU4 "Purpose of Training"

 

{Allow time for the class to read the slide.}

 

“The purpose of our training is found on this slide”

 

“Why do you think it is important for us to study values?

 

{Allow time for discussion.}

 

Some responses might be:

 

- Increase of violence in the nation.

- There seems to be less attention given to affirming each other's value systems.

- To help build citizenship.

- To help build personal responsibility within the community.

 

“Service members of the Army, (NCOs and officers) are evaluated annually on this list of America's Army Core Values in the NCOER and the OER. Many things have been written about all these values and they are all important. The things that shape our individual values are what we have read, what we have heard from parents, pastors, teachers and other significant individuals to us.”

 

SHOW:  VU5 "Values, Ethics, Morals"

 

“Integrity and Candor are the heart of the values expected of soldiers today. If one’s integrity, that is, honesty, veracity, and sincerity, cannot be relied upon all communication, relationships, and cohesion will be degraded. Soldiers will not follow leaders who are not examples of integrity and candor. In battle, soldiers must be able to rely on their leaders. Trust is built in the unit. It is built on integrity and candor. Effective leadership is dependent upon trust and respect. Trust and respect are dependent upon integrity and candor. Integrity and candor are essential in a military unit.”

 

“The primary focus of today's class will be on the values Integrity and Candor.”

 

“Would someone tell me why you believe the Army would be placing emphasis on providing classes on Values at this time?”

 

SHOW:  VU11-6 Integrity/Candor

 

“Today’s session we will discuss Integrity and Candor as they relate to being a soldier and to America’s Army Core Values. When we say "Integrity and Candor" what do we actually mean?

 

SHOW:  VU11-7 Define Integrity and Candor

 

“Webster defines: INTEGRITY: The quality or state of being complete; unbroken condition; wholeness, entirety; the quality or state of being unimpaired; perfect condition; soundness; the quality or state of being of sound moral principle.”

 

“CANDOR: The quality of being open minded or fair; impartiality; honesty in expressing oneself; sincerity, frankness, purity, kindliness.”

 

{Allow time for discussion. Record responses on overhead, chalkboard, or butcher paper.}

 

Some possible responses are:

 

- INTEGRITY - CANDOR:

 

- It means being honest

- It means being frank, open, honest and upright, avoiding deception, and sincere with your soldiers, seniors, living the values you suggest to and peers.

- You must be absolutely sincere, honest, and avoid deceptive behavior.

 

“Why are these values important to us?”

 

{Allow time for class discussion. Record responses on overhead, chalkboard, or butcher paper.}

 

SHOW:  VU11-8 Integrity/Candor "An Important Value"

 

Some possible responses are: Integrity involves honesty, but more than honesty, it is a way of life. Candor is honesty and faithfulness to the truth.

 

Team members must be able to trust one another and their leaders.

 

“Let me elaborate upon what has just been discussed, about integrity and candor and why these values are important.”

 

“When a soldier has integrity, others know that what he says and what he does are the same and that he is absolutely dependable. In both preparing for, and fighting in combat, demonstrated integrity is the basis for dependable information, decision making, and delegation of authority.”

 

“When soldiers see their leaders or peers lying about status reports, or other unit situations, they wonder if they can be trusted to be truthful in a crisis.”

 

“Can you give me some examples as to how you use integrity and candor in your life?”

 

“And in your unit?”

 

{Allow time for class discussion. Record responses on overhead, chalkboard or butcher paper.}

 

Some possible responses are:

 

- Straight forwardness which results in truth.

- By not taking advantage of others.

- Leading by example.

- By not giving misleading or evasive statement.

 

“What happens when integrity and candor are distorted or absent?”

 

SHOW:  VU11-9 Distorted or absence of integrity and candor

 

 {Allow class time for discussion. Record responses on overhead, chalkboard, or butcher paper.}

 

Possible responses are:

 

- If soldiers cannot be relied on to tell the truth and be honest in dealing with their fellow soldiers, superiors, and subordinates, the consequences could be disastrous.

 

- Without the belief that people will tell the truth there would be no collective cooperation among people.

 

“Candor is powerful. As valuable as it is in building and sustaining teamwork, unless used properly candor can bite. It must be used tactfully, in a team atmosphere of openess, with wisdom.”

 

“Where could you go to seek additional guidance on the values that we have discussed?”

 

{Allow time for class participation. Record responses on overhead, chalkboard, or butcher paper.}

 

Some possible responses are:

 

- FM 22-100, FM 22-102,

- FM 22-103

- Chaplains

- Legal Office

- Chain of Command

 

SHOW:  VU 11-10 Personal Action Plan

 

{Hand out Personal Action Plan.  Sufficient copies were made prior to the session so that each participant has a copy. The Personal Action Plan is found at the end of this lesson.}

 

{Allow sufficient time to fill in the form.}

 

“Now it's time for your own evaluation.”

 

“There are two parts: the top portion is right for you. Please take time right now to complete the two statements in top part...”

 

“Now consider the bottom portion. Please write your comments and do not sign your name. When completed, ear off the bottom portion and pass it to me.”

 

 

 

 


PERSONAL ACTION PLAN

 

 

Regarding the value of INTEGRITY AND CANDOR, I am doing well in the following ways:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regarding the value of INTEGRITY AND CANDOR, I would like to improve my life in the following ways:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

------------------------------- (Tear this half off and give to instructor)----------------------

 

 

Regarding the value of INTEGRITY AND CANDOR, my unit is doing well in the following ways:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regarding the value of INTEGRITY AND CANDOR, my unit would improve if:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLIDES

 

VU 11-6:  INTEGRITY / CANDOR

 

 

VU11-7:  DEFINE INTEGRITY / CANDOR

 

INTEGRITY: The quality or state of being of sound moral principles; uprightness, honest, sincere; state of being complete.

 

CANDOR: The quality of being open minded or fair; impartial; honesty in expressing self; kindliness, purity in motives.

 

 

VU11-8:  INTEGRITY / CANDOR

 

"An Important Value" Why?

 

 

VU11-9:  If there is a DISTORTION OR ABSENCE OF INTEGRITY and CANDOR

What will be the result?

 

 

VU11-10:  PERSONAL ACTION PLAN