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What Does Dignity Really Mean?
Sue Corbett
Workplace Bullying
Workplace bullying is repeated inappropriate behaviour, direct or indirect, whether verbal, physical or otherwise conducted by one or more persons against another or others, at the place of work and/or in the course of employment, which could reasonably be regarded as undermining
the individual’s right to dignity at work.
Dignity at Work Charter
We_________________________commit ourselves to working togetherto maintain a workplace environment that
encourages & supports the right to dignity at work.
Code of Practice:
All employees have the right to be treated
with dignity & respect at work
The dictionary…
Dignity:
- the state or quality of being worthy of esteemor respect
- a sense of pride in oneself
Respect
- a feeling of admiration for someone because of their qualities or achievements
- due regard for the feelings, needs or rights of others
Self-actualisationto develop one’s full potential
Esteem Needsto have self-confidence & self respect
Social Needsto belong
Safety Needsto feel safe, secure & protected
Physiological Needsto have food, water, air, shelter…
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Level 5
Basic Needs for Human Dignity
Maslow
Positive School Climate
Exists when all students feel comfortable, safe, secure, accepted, cared for, valued & stretched in the school environment.
Social/EmotionalEnvironment
LearningEnvironment
PhysicalEnvironment
Social/EmotionalEnvironment
LearningEnvironment
PhysicalEnvironment
•All students are & feel accepted& welcomed
•Positive behaviour modelled by staff
•Everyone treated withdignity & respect
•Wellness is fostered inall students
•Responsibility is developedin all students
•Differences are recognised,respected & appreciated
•Parents & community members welcomed
•Parents are meaningfullyinvolved
•High & appropriate expectations in place for all
•Learning is seen as interesting, relevant & important
•All students expected tolearn & grow based on individual ability & skill levels
•Procedures in place to address individual learningneeds
•Positive/constructive approach to managing problem behaviour
•Continuous professionaldevelopment for teachers
•Parents & teachers workcollaboratively
•Positive & optimistic approach to learning
•The school is perceived asinviting – a place studentswant to come to
•The school is well maintained & repaired as necessary
•The school is physicallyaccessible to all
•The physical systems of theschool are in good order
•Appropriate signage
•The area around the schoolis well maintained
•School equipment is inspected & maintained
•Speciality rooms are available & well equipped
Model, promote & foster
INTERPERSONAL COMPETENCE:
Social/Emotional Environment
Interpersonallyincompetent (toxic)
behaviours
Results in:alienation, conflict, animosity, ill-health
People feel:stressed, devalued, inadequate, angry, frustrated, guilty…
Interpersonallycompetent (nourishing)
behaviours
Results in:empathy, understanding, co-operation,well-being
People feel:valued, capable,respected, appreciated…
Interpersonal Competence:
- self-awareness
- emotional & social intelligence
- communication skills
- conflict management skills
- positive orientation towards change
- co-operation
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
Mahatma Gandhi
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