I Can Do It! Taking Responsibility

Product Description

I CAN DO IT: TAKING RESPONSIBILITY helps students recognize the need for, and value of, responsible behavior by first involving them in on-screen situations that pose moral problems, and then challenging them to decide on responsible courses of action. By giving them this non-threatening forum in which to consider questions of others’ personal responsibility, the program raises their awareness of the issues, and in so doing, helps them begin to set a standard of responsible behavior for themselves.

The dilemmas presented are those young students can easily relate to: Must Frank be conscientious at all times in his dog-walking job, or may he stretch the rules when it seems safe and desirable? How does Lynn decide between two commitments, both of which appear to be her responsibility? If Kurt fears Randy might get hurt, must he keep Randy’s secret, or would it be right to tattle to an adult? If you happen to find trash strewn about a public park, is it your responsibility to pick it up?

Open-ended discussion questions follow each scenario, affording educators with unique opportunities to get students to think about why they take certain actions and to think about consequences. Role play and other activities included in this Guide offer additional help.

Viewing this program will help students:
– become aware of the concept of responsibility and how it affects their lives.
– understand what is involved in choosing a responsible course of action.
– learn that there is usually more than one way of looking at things.
– examine situations in which responsible decisions are called for.
– explore how taking responsibility for themselves and others can build self-esteem.
– develop a willingness to become more responsible in their daily behavior.