2012 CSCF Curriculum Statements.pdf - Lutheran Schools ...

Open, responsive communicators and facilitatorsfoster a respectful, inclusive atmosphere in which people can communicate confidently and with trustsolicit and listen to information and opinions from others to form deeper understandings of issues andpossibilitiescommunicate effectively and confidently using appropriate religious terminology in a range of settingsconfidently articulate their own point of view based on reasoning, interaction and inclusion while beingsensitive to different opinionsuse a variety of communication skills and forms individually or in groups to process and shareinformation, ideas, feelings and understandingsencourage and support others in seeking and achieving agreement on a course of actionPrincipled, resilient leaders and collaboratorsdevelop leadership skills that reflect Christian values, ethics and servanthoodidentify and examine key issues or conditions that affect the quality of life in their local and globalcommunitiesrelate to others with compassion, sensitivity and empathytreat the environment with respect and caredemonstrate responsibility for their action and reflect on their moral judgmentspractice discernment and commitment to truthdevelop and practise effective interpersonal skills in order to relate to others in peaceful and nondiscriminatoryways in their own contexts and beyondshow respect and tolerance of all people and other belief structuresCaring, steadfast supporters and advocatesvalue all people as precious creations of Godactively promote peace, justice and reconciliation in relationships with others in local and globalcommunitiesapply a well-thought-out moral/Christian framework to ethical issues confronting their local and globalcommunitiestreat themselves and others with consideration, respecting differences in viewpoints, values and beliefscultivate a respect and understanding for different religious views and the communities in which theyare expressedwork in partnership with others to formulate common goals and ways of working togetherinterdependentlyrecognise the importance of stewardshipdefend and promote what is worthy, even in the face of criticism and adversityCSCF Curriculum Statements September 2005– Page 46