Ethical Focus

Frankie Focus says: Ethical Focus is about learning to

• Be respectful of others
• Control your behavior
• Follow through on your promises
• Be a community member
• Value traditions and institutions
• Find positive meaning in life
• Build an ethical identity
• Reach for your potential
• Cultivate wisdom

The 4 Component Model

1. Ethical Sensitivity - Evidence of concern for others and awareness of the consequences of one's actions.
2. Ethical Judgment - Shows characters deliberating about ethical choices.
3. Ethical Focus - Addresses the ethical demand in the situation, prioritizing moral goals and responsibilities over selfish interests.
4. Ethical Action - Has a character who takes several steps to reach a moral goal and perseveres to complete the ethical action.