Moral Education: Themes in Morality and the World of Work

Overview  |  Lecture 1  |  Lecture 2  |  Lecture 3  |   Lecture 4  |   Lecture 5

Introduction:

    When students complete their school work, they typically look for employment. The idea is that secondary school, institute, or university prepares us for the world of work. This is true to a certain extent. In school, we learn knowledge, skills, and values that we can apply throughout life. But no matter how good our schooling is, there is always more to learn. In a rapidly changing world, learning how to learn may be the most important skill of all.
    A few years ago, a study titled “The Assessment of American Education” was conducted. Among the issues considered in this study was the question of what qualities employers think are the most important in prospective workers. In other words, if you were seeking employment at a particular business, what skills do you need in order to succeed? The findings of the study are interesting. They show that employers are looking for seven capabilities. In this lecture we will examine each of those capabilities.

Course Description:

    When students leave school they typically do so with the goal of finding a job and entering the world of work. Most young people aspire to a meaningful career, much as they aspire to being a good citizen, and having a good family and friends. Productive, rewarding work brings satisfaction and fulfillment to our lives. But what characteristics, what qualities, are needed to lead a successful life in the workforce? How do we know what skills will be needed in a rapidly changing world? This course will attempt to answer these questions by offering research-based findings from psychology, business, sociology, and other sources. The focus throughout the five lectures is on key moral and ethical principles that can be learned and applied in business and school settings.

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Procedure:

    The course consists of five lessons, each of which is accompanied by questions for reflection and discussion. It is important for you to discuss the questions with other interested people. Discussing the questions will help you in two ways: 1) when you tell your thoughts to others, you get a better idea of what you really think; and 2) when you hear what someone else has to say about an idea, you obtain new insights as a result.

Lectures:

1. Life Skills Needed in the Workplace
2. Principles of Ethical Business Leaders
3. Developing Emotional Intelligence
4. Necessary Conditions
5. What Do Employers Want?

Assessment:

    When you have completed the courses, you are ready to take an examination which, if you pass it successfully, will enable you to receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Washington Institute for Social Sciences.

When you are ready to take the examination, you should send an email message to info@isngrig.ru Your message should inform us that you desire to take the examination. You will be sent instructions for how to pay the examination fee of $35 as well as instructions for taking the examination. If your score on the examination is satisfactory, you will be given a Certificate of Achievement.

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