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EDUCATION AND INTEGRITY: THE ROLE OF INTEGRITY CLUBS

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INTRODUCTION

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Corruption in Education• Corruption in education is a major hindrance to achieving the

second Millennium Development Goal of comprehensive primary school education for all the world's children by 2015. This is because it threatens equal access, quantity and quality of education.

• It threatens the realization of EFA Goals and Vision 2030. Under education and training strategy (Vision 2030): Kenya will provide a globally competitive quality education, training and research for development.

• Is this to happen if corruption continues unabated?

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Ethical Concerns• Mini skirt saga: can an individual’s morality be judged by the

length of the dress? ( Rwathia School)• Mpesa pastors• A six year old girl defiled and strangled to death by two men in

a maize plantation in Trans Nzoia West District• Bishop rapes a 17 year old girl in the name of prayers• Priest attempts to kill another priest• Corruption scandals in the education sector – placed higher on

the agenda• Cost of corruption is estimated to be at 1trillion dollars per

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Unethical practices

Notable unethical incidences in our learning institutions include: • strikes; arson; sexual harassment; rape; • drug and substance abuse; • academic fraud and dishonesty leading to cancellation of

examinations results; • bribery of prefects; bribery of school heads; • misuse and misappropriation of free primary education funds,

bursary funds; • conflict of interest; mismanagement of textbook and the

school feeding programmes; and • falsification of documents.

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Corruption in education

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Question

1. Have we become a nation without values and morals?

2. Have we turned a blind eye upon unethical practices, sexual behaviours and attitudes?

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Quote

Bradley said: ‘The world has achieved brilliance without

wisdom, power without conscience. A world of nuclear giants but ethical infants’

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Quotes• Public virtue cannot exist in a nation without private virtue,

and public virtue is the only foundation of republics • ( John Adams)

• Without private virtue such as not lying, cheating, stealing, keeping promises, working honestly and treating others fairly – upon which all people of decency and discretion can agree-

there is little prospect of public ( political, corporate) virtue (Dr. James Toner)

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What is Education?• The process of acquiring and developing desired knowledge,

skill, values, beliefs and attitudes.

• The process by which an individual is encouraged and enabled to develop his or her innate potential.

• The purpose of education is to cultivate human minds with values and principles that help to distinguish between wrong and right.

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Aims of Education

Education has a three-fold function :1. The development of individual capabilities for own growth

and self-realization that is, maximizing of an individual’s innate potential.

2. Development of society by equipping the young people to become responsible, thoughtful, productive and enterprising.

3. Development and prosperity of humanity is future.

‘if learners come to believe that personal effort and merit do not count and that success comes through manipulation, favoritism and bribery, then the very foundations of society are shaken.’ 11

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Pillars of Education

1. Learning to Know2. Learning to Do.3. Learning to Live Together4. Learning to Be• According to a former US President John Adams, “ There are

two types of education:1. one should teach us how to make a living, 2. and the other how to live”

• President Roosevelt said- ‘To educate a man in mind and not in morals in to educate menace in society’

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Concern!!!

• Is our education today seeking to develop a man or woman who will offer to life and society through their thought and action?

• Is our education system emphasizing on getting and not giving for the greater good?

• Is our system just a means to a degree and other criteria for employment and not for corporate welfare?

• The unfortunate thing that has ever happened is that the most educated people are the most corrupt.

• Remember: the more you serve, not yourself, but your country and your people, the greater will be your contentment and sense of fulfillment. 13

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Corruption and education• corruption is manifested in people’s behaviour.

• A realistic effort to eradicate corruption must therefore target the behaviour of people.

• This would entail imparting virtues, values and combating the vice through law enforcement.

• Consequently, apart from aiming to equip learners with the requisite knowledge and skills, our education must also target to develop positive values among the learners.

• Hence we must pay attention to the formal, informal and non-formal dimensions of curriculum

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Constitution• Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, spells out a set of

principles and standards to which those aspiring to leadership are to be measured against.

1. Objectivity and impartiality in decision making2. Selfless service based on public interest3. Accountability to the public for decisions and actions taken.4. Discipline and commitment in service to the people

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Article 10 • In addition, Article 10 lists national values and principles of governance

that should guide the conduct of each individual. These include:

• a Patriotism, national unity, sharing and devolution of power, the rule of law, democracy and participation of the people;• b Human dignity, equity, social justice, inclusiveness, equality, human rights, non-discrimination and protection of the marginalized;• c Good governance, integrity, transparency and accountability; and sustainable development

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Values• Values are non- negotiable convictions/principles • Values influence ones attitude, decisions and behaviour• Help a person to know their course of life.When values are flouted- one gets frustrated, dissatisfied,

unhappy and experience cognitive dissonance.• Remember there are personal and cultural values• Personal values- provide an internal reference for what is

good, beneficial, important, useful, beautiful, desirable and constructive

• Cultural values- values shared by members of the community or society.

• You pursue that which you value. 17

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Values cont’dAre values born or developed?• Values are caught and taught.• Young people learn their values from what they observe in their

environment and what they are taught by the parents and teachers.

• Role modeling is critical. "Children Learn What They Live."(1) Children pick up on actions

attitudes and behaviors of parents and teachers much more quickly and with a greater impact than any words could impose.

Employees look to their leaders for guidance. If all parents were teaching their children moral values in the

home, it would not be necessary for the schools to do this work, The sad fact is that a lot of kids are not learning from their parents the difference between right and wrong.

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Integrity

It is the quality:• Of being honest and having strong moral principles that you

refuse to change.• Of always behaving according to the moral principles that you

believe in, so that people respect and trust you. • That makes you do the right thing even when no one is seeing

you or when you have reason to think that no one is likely to know what you have done.

• Involves consistency between what we Think, Say and Do.-so that there is sync.

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Signs of Integrity

• Just as there are signs of good health, like blood pressure, fitness and nutrition, there are indicators of integrity:

• 1) Open to feedback• 2) Accepts personal responsibility• 3) Balances one’s needs with the needs of others• 4) Practices understanding and compassion• 5) Seeks the advice of others• 6) Respectful of views that are different • 7) Acts with integrity even when it is inconvenient• 8) Keeps agreements/ promises• 9) Knows the difference between humor and hostility

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Principles of Integrity1. Integrity is not for sale- calls for consistency and principled

behaviour2. Integrity is about small things- not telling lies, not cheating, not

cutting the queue, not insulting others, no use of vulgar language, it is about hardwork, being responsible, no foul jokes, no doing drugs, overtaking others on the roadbed.

3. Integrity is an inside job-is an internal system of principles which guides our behavior. The rewards are intrinsic. Integrity is a choice rather than an obligation. ‘From the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaketh’

4. Integrity is not about your education, credentials or title, it is about your character- what you are.

5. Integrity is not to be confused with reputation. Reputation is image; character is what you are when you go out, reputation is what you have when you come in,

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Integrity club• Club Vision• To be a leading club nurturing holistic and pro-active ambassadors of

integrity and good governance• Club Mission• To grow, nurture and empower and pro-active ambassadors of integrity

through education• Club Core Values• Courage• Diligence• Honesty• Patriotism• Respect• Responsibility

• Club Motto• Integrity My Commitment

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Aims/Objectives of integrity club• Re-engineer social values of hard work, honesty and responsiveness• Character Building by enhancing learners’ knowledge of ethics and

integrity and instilling positive values and attitudes. • Empower the youth to advocate for good governance.• Promote patriotism among the youth.• Cultivate an anti-corruption culture within the country’s citizenry. • Encourage the youth to be self directed, focused and responsible.Integrity club outcomes• Attitudinal change• Increased participation of young pple in decision making and

leadership positions• Improved knowledge of Governance, leadership and ethics.• Improved governance in institutions of learning

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Character• "We don’t take children to school to pass exams but also for

character building.

• Remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character--that is the goal of true education.

• Character is determined by ones values and attitudes• Good character consists of:

Knowing the GoodDesiring the Good and Doing the Good

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• Integrity Clubs are designed to promote among learners a civic disposition that will result in positive civic engagement.

• If well managed and utilized, Integrity Clubs will play a pivotal role in stemming the tide of unethical conduct in our learning institutions.

• Therefore, we call upon all education managers, teachers , PATRONS and students to support the establishment and operationalized of integrity clubs in our learning institutions.

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GROUP DISCUSSION

Four groups• 10 Benefits of being a person of integrity• Five ways of tesing ones integrity• Role of Integrity club in the fight against corruption• Role of parents and teachers and QASOs in influencing good

character• Integrity club activities

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FOUR WAY TEST

Of the things we think, say, or do: we need to always ask

ourselves four pertinent questions:

1. Is it the TRUTH?

2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOODWILL & BETTER FRIENDSHIP?

4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

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Ethical Litmus Tests• i. The first step is the gut check. the butterfly test or the sleep

test, this simply asks whether you can live with the decision comfortably without life interruption. If stomach butterflies, tormented sleep or great anxiety exists, the decision likely has some ethical problems and may not conform with your company’s values.

• ii. The second ethical litmus test is the authority test. This test asks how you would feel is someone in authority or someone that you hold in high regard would feel about your decision. A boss, your spouse, a trusted friend. How would they react to your choice? What would they say? Would they be supportive or would they question your actions? Would they be proud of you or disappointed in you? Those are the key questions that make this test step work.

• iii. The final ethical test is related to media coverage. How would it look if your decision was on the front page of the local newspaper? Could you defend your actions?

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What are the Benefits of Living with Integrity?

1. When you stick to what you know is right or wrong, you don’t regret anything you have done.

2. When you live with integrity, you succeed. You are open and honest. Your life is uncomplicated and less stressful.

3. When you have good integrity you have nothing to hide.4. People follow your example and act more honestly.5. You handle rejection and criticism more easily. 6. You have fewer personality conflicts.7. When you make a mistake, it is easy to accept responsibility

and move forward.8. You earn the reputation as a person with integrity. 9. Chances of being sued, fined or convicted of a crime are far

too few

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Key Points

1. If you educate a man in mind and not in morals, you educate menace in society.

2. Two types of education: How to Live and How to make a Living.

3. Values are non –negotiable convictions.4. Integrity is internal; it is a choice5. The four way test.6. Values are caught and taught7. "Service Above Self" 8. "He Profits Most Who Serves Best".

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Parting Shot

• Sow a thought, reap an action• Sow an action, reap a habit• Sow a habit, reap a character• Sow a character, reap a destiny.

• Charles Rich

• The time is always right to do what is right• Martin Lurther King JR

If you see it in your mind, you are going to hold it in your hands’- whyBecause what you see in your dominant thought , you will bring it into your life through your actions.

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