Participants are asked to conduct their own self-reflection “mirror test” where they answer questions such as “What are my beliefs?,” “How would others describe me?,” “What do I want to change?” and so on, in efforts to form a personal mission statement.
Doing Good Work in Practice: Self-Evaluation Sheet
During the course of a class or activity, students record their actions or behaviors that demonstrate some of the manifestations of the 3 Es of “good work” (Ethics, Excellence, and Engagement).
The options may be edited and replaced with alternatives if desired.
Value Sort Follow Up Questions to Online Version
For individuals who complete the Value Sort using one of our online versions (https://www.thegoodproject.org/value-sort), this handout provides a series of questions to use for reflection.
Good Work on the Job
See-Think-Wonder Chart-Generic
Is this a dilemma?
3 Parts of a Dilemma
See-Think-Wonder Chart - Meaning of Grades
Activity that walks students through a “See-Think-Wonder” Thinking Routine. To be used with “The Meaning of Grades” Dilemma accessible here: https://www.thegoodproject.org/dilemma-database-blog/2020/8/27/the-meaning-of-grades.
Story of a Good Worker
Worker & Good Worker
Who Does Good Work?
Good Work Bingo
This twist on the classic game Bingo uses a board to track students’ own demonstrations and understandings of the 3 Es of Good Work: excellence, ethics, and engagement.
Two sizes of the board are provided: a smaller 3x3 board recommended for younger students, and a larger 5x5 version of the board recommended for older students.
Make a Choice
Choose a dilemma from our dilemmas database and respond to it using three different ethical frameworks, one based on what is best for the rights of all, one that is based on the rights for the most people, and one that is based on what is best to help you be the best version of you. The activity is based on the normative ethical theories of deontology, utilitariniasm, and virtue ethics.
Good Work vs. Work
Write two narratives. One should be about an individual who performs “Good Work,” and the other on an individual who just does “work.”
Entrance Ticket
Answer three questions on Good Work.
Identifying Strategies
Choose one or two concepts that most resonate with you. Consider how you can turn these concepts into a strategy. In a group, complete the “From Concept to Strategy” worksheet.
Group Brainstorm: Good Work Resources
Discuss resources and ideas to draw upon when faced with a difficult decision. (It is best to complete this activity after engaging with our materials for an extended period, as the prompts ask participants to revisit Good Work concepts such as the 3E’s, the 4M’s, value sort,…).
Reflection about Good Work
In a group, reflect upon what you’ve learned about Good Work after completing several of the activities designed by The Good Project.
Mind Mapping "My Dilemma"
Using your dilemma from the “My Dilemma” activity, discuss the themes from your personal dilemmas as a class, and ask yourselves what factors lead to your decisions? After the discussion, create a “mind map” of the influences that guided your decision in your dilemma.
What Advice Would You Give?
Reflect and write on the story you were assigned in the “Identifying Good Work Dilemmas” activity.