Examine cultural and community factors that influence personal development.

Examination should include

• describing the influence of teachers, community leaders, and other role models
• identifying how environmental factors affect individuals
• identifying community resources and services available to individuals (e.g., libraries, educational institutions, community centers, service organizations).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What are the positive behaviors you see in your community?
• What are the outcomes of using positive behaviors to guide decisions?
• What are the outcomes of not using positive behaviors to guide decisions?

Communication

• How have your role models communicated their values to you?
• What can be gained from expressing your opinions and desires to community leaders (e.g., letters to the local newspaper, attending public meetings, posting on community blogs)?

Leadership

• How can the family and the school help develop leadership skills in individuals?
• What standards should guide leaders in organizations? In the workplace? In the community?
• How can you positively influence others in your school and community?
• What happens when a community leader fails to live up to their duties and responsibilities?

Management

• What are the consequences of poor management of community resources (e.g., library material, community parks and buildings)?
• What are some ways you can encourage others to take care of community resources?