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Shared Values Examples
… from around the world
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Shared Values:
“Scholars are fascinated with divergence in
value systems; the men and women who must
keep a society functioning are always seeking
the common ground that will make concerted
action possible. They have no choice.”
--John Gardner

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Ethical Values: The Johnny Test
If Johnny isn’t ______ is he
necessarily unethical?
Creative Respectful Outgoing
Smart Caring
Strong Honest Responsible
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Shared Values Worldwide

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Educators from
England, Scotland,
Wales and N. Ireland
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Compassion
• Fairness
• Inclusiveness

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• Respect
• Responsibility
• Compassion
• Fairness
• Inclusiveness

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La Paz, Bolivia
• Solidaridad /Unity
• Responsabilidad
• Libertad / Freedom
• Tolerancia
• Honestidad
• Justicia

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Shared Values: Bangladesh
• Truth
• Responsibility
• Respect
• Fairness
• Freedom
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Shared Values: Japan
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Where?

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Camden Hills
Regional High School
Camden, Maine
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Loyalty
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Respect,Responsibility,Truth,Freedom,Compassion
Bangladesh
Columbia
Poland
South Africa
USA

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Responsibility
Integrity*
Honesty
Truth Trustworthy Respect
Integrity*
Shared Values Inclusiveness
Worldwide
Compassion Fairness
Justice Equality
Love Kindness