(0 coe Sete ners ort 1. Unit of Competency: Demonstrate Work Values and Gender Sensitivity I Level: NCI Ill, Module Title: Demonstrating Work Values and Gender Sensitivity IV. Activity Title: Assessing Workplace Ethics V. Learning Objectives: Atthe end of this activity, the trainees will be able to: 1. identify the important gender and workplace values; and 2. explain why these workplace values are important. VI. Methodology * Individual Reflection * Interactive Lecture Vil. Materials: permanent markers, masking tape, Manila paper, photocopies of, Worksheet No. 7 VII Timeframe: 1.5 hours IX. Processing the Learning Activity A. ACTIVITY What to Do (Activity) CURES TOES) (introduction) Flash the first slide of the PowerPoint | As you continue your gender journey, your a presentation (PPT No. 7). level of understanding and consciousness about gender sensitivity has opened your eyes to some misconceptions of women and men in society. Let us now deepen your gender sensitivity by applying the learning from the previous module and develop your gender values in the ‘workplace. The next module is entitled Demonstrating Work Values and Gender Sensitivity. The learning outcomes of this module are: 1. Define the purpose of work; 2. Identify and deal with ethical problems; 3. Apply work values/ethics and gender sensitivity; and 4, Maintain integrity and gender-based values in the workplace. Baie Competencies | Date Developed ‘DacuTRET NS. NCI December 2011 Developed by: ised by Mode The: TESDA Women's Center Page 1 of Module 4 Demonstrating Work Revison #00 Valves and Gender SenstviyDet hese Dann aor } Before we start the first activity, let me remind you of our agreed ground rules to follow for listening/sharing of ideas and opinions. 1. The exercises are not a contest of ideas and opinions. 2. Listen while another person speaks. Do not speak at the same time. 3. Respect the opinions of others and understand where the person is coming from, Everybody is entitled to his/her opinion even if we do not agree with her/him. 4. Avoid being judgmental. Flash the second slide of PPT No. 7 (Introduction for the first activity) Values exist at the core of our nature; they are our core belief system. Ethics, our behaviour, reveal our values within an operating environment. Values and ethics do not exist separately from each other. Values are the core of what a person believes. It develops from childhood influenced by parents and other social institutions, Ethics (ethikos ~ arising froma habit) is the outward manifestation, the acting out ofa belief. In the first activity, you will be able to: 1, Identify the important gender and workplace values; and 2. Explain why these workplace values are important. Exercise No. 1 To begin the discussion, ask the following questions to the group: ‘* What do you consider the top three (3) problems in the workplace? What work values are critical to Baie Competences | Date Developed acumen Ne: NCI December 2011 Developed by: Ted by Mode Tite: TESDA Women's Center Poge 2of Module 4 Demonstrating Work Reviion #0 Valles ang Gender Sensi —______4)-9) corde Sersve ers Monel etn) RIrieMer aor) the success of an organization? Write down the answers on a Manila paper which will be posted on the wall for reference. Proceed to facilitate the activity then give instructions. Exercise No.2 Give each participant a copy of Worksheet No. 7. Ask them to check the work values that are most important to them. Give them 10 minutes to answer the worksheet. Identify the most important work values chosen by the trainees by tallying the number of trainees’ hands raised as you read each work value in the worksheet. Rank the work values according to its highest importance, B. ANALYSIS (Reflective Feedback) After the acti questions: ities (Exercises 1 and 2), process by using the following guide 1. Which value got the highest score? Lowest score? 2. Why are (mention the values that got the highest score) very important? 3. Why are (mention the values that got the lowest score) not important? 4, What does this mean? C. ABSTRACTION (Synthesis) To synthesize the various inputs from the participants, use the abstraction questions shown below: 1. What did you learn from the activity? 2. What is the common theme that can be drawn from the activity? 3, What have you appreciated from the activity presented? 4, What are your personal insights on dealing with ethical dilemmas? Touie Competencies | Dale Developed: Document NS: Net December 2011 Developed by med by Module Tite: TESDA Women’s Center Page Sof Module 4 Demonstiting Work Revlon * Volves ond Gender SenstvityBh ose stare nrceencce Key Learning Points (Summary) After the participative analysis and synthesis questions, you can now draw a general conclusion by referring to the key learning points presented below. ‘You may also want to highlight the substantive realizations of the participants. Give lecture-discussion about understanding gender and work values. Use PowerPoint No. 7, starting with slide #3 onwards. ‘+ The activity demonstrated that society places different values to the roles of women and men. These values are not always the same due to the fact that they are not determined by biological differences but are largely reflected by tradition and the sociocultural conditions in the society. WORK VALUES Work values are a set of standards that determine attitudes, choices and actions. Your work values are those things in your work life that you consider tobe important. It is crucial to know your work values if you want to find your ideal job. When you design your career based on your values, your motivation will greatly increase and your chances of success and fulfilment will greatly improve. = id Developing your values The first step in developing gender values is to develop your gender sensitivity and raise your gender awareness. Gender awareness is a way of seeing, a perspective-insights which form our understanding of people and society. It means looking at things with new eyes, which are constantly open. to new learning. Understanding the differences between sex and gender, developing the ability to identify gender issues and biases and appreciating the importance of gender sensitivity, gender equality and gender equity are all important in achieving a happy career life. Tase Compatoncier — Bate Developed: Document Ne ner December 011 Develoned by Tear oct Tite TESDA women's Confer Poge 4of module 4 Demonstrating Work Reon F Veter and Gener el o Sonsini[0 conc Seve rs Mond Gender equality means that women and men enjoy the same status and conditions and have equal opportunity for realizing ther full human rights and potential to contribute tothe national, political, economical, socal and cultural development of ther countries. They should also benefit equally from the resutt of development ‘Gender equality is therefore the equal valuing by society of both the similaties and differences between women and men, and the varying roles that they play. Gender equity moves beyond a focus on equal treatment. Gender equity isthe process of being far to women and men. It means giving to those who have less on the basis of needs, and taking steps to compensate for historical and social disadvantages that prevent women and men from ‘otherwise operating ona level playing eld. Equity can be understood as, the means, and equality isthe end, Equity leads to equalty Source: CIDA website Agender-blind person is someone who does not explicitly distinguish between the sexes. Assumptions incorporate biases in favor of existing gender relations and so tend to exclude women. Agender-sensitive/aware person is someone who recognizes that women and men are constrained in different and often unequal ways, and that they may consequently have differing and sometimes conflicting needs, interests and priorities. A gender sensitive person... > Respectsf the “pagkatao” of every individual across lifecycle and social categories. & Recognizes gender inequalities and biases transmitted from generation to generation, and the need to transform structural and personal inequities and biases. > Commits self to healing relational inequities and biases at the personal and institutional levels. Works towards empowering and maintaining gender-fair relationships in all aspects of life. > Possesses the gender lens in looking at specific gender issues in different situations. v Toxic Competencies | Date Davelopad Document Ne: NCI December 2011 ‘Beveloped by: ed be Module Tite: TESOA Women's Center | Page Sof Module 4 Demonsttoting Work Revison ¥ 00 Volves and Gender SensivityGender Sensitive Tainer’s Manual D. APPLICATION In order to deepen the realization and learning of the trainees, give out appropriate application or practice activity. Refer to the Application activity shown below. 1. Prepare metacards with written statements on it about certain beliefs and concepts of gender issues. Refer to the Table below which gives descriptions of a gender aware/sensitive person and a gender blind biased person. 2. Distribute the metacards to the trainees and ask them to reflect on the statement/s if they believe in it or not. 3. Post two metacards on the board, one written as “Gender aware/sensitive” while the other written as “Gender blind/biased”. 4, Categorize the trainees’ beliefs which will fall under the Gender aware/sensitive characteristic and the Gender blind/biased characteristic. Ask the trainees who answered YES to Statements 1-9 to post their metacards on the board under the metacard labeled Gender aware/sensitive, while those trainees whose answer is NO will post their metacards under the metacard labeled Gender blind/biased. On the other hand, those who answered YES to Statements 10-15, will post their metacards under Gender blind/biased, while oS those who answered NO will post their metacards under Gender aware/sensitive, Please note their reasons for believing and not believing in the statement. Use the following guide questions for processing, Why did you post this statement on this category? What is the difference between gender aware/sensitive and gender blind/bias? * Do you consider yourselfas a gender aware/sensitive person? gender blind/bias person? 6. Give the difference between gender sensitive/aware and gender blind/biased by flashing slides 10-14 of PowerPoint No. 7. Tai Compatencar | Dale Developed Deument We ner December 2011 Developed by Taued by Modul ite: TESOA Women's Center Page bo! Module 4 Demonstrating Work Rexison FOD Volos ana Gender oS Senstiy8. concer sera roners Horct Rene 1] [believe that women and men suffer from various discriminations. believe that men and women have unequal privileges. believe that there is a double standard in our society. believe that women are economically marginalized. Tbelieve that women are potential victims of various forms of violence. believe that men experience sexual harassment, too. Gender roles and cultural expectations have left men less aware of and knowledgeable about family planning. @ | [believe that husband should assist their wife during pre-natal check-up. 9 | I believe that women face multiple burdens at home, workplace, 11 _| I believe that the woman is the weaker sex. 12_| Thelieve that the women’s place is at the house. 13 _| Tbelieve that men are more capable than women. 14 | I believe that women are victims of sexual harassment because of their own doing. 15_| I believe that women must be submissive. 000 Baie Competencies: | Date Developed ‘Bocarvont No. NCI December 2011 Developed by. Ted by Module Tie: TESDA Women's Center Page 7 of Module 4 Demonstrating Work Reviion FD Values and Gender Senstiviyheen scrercnscs tions Worksheet No.7 WHAT WORK VALUES ARE IMPORTANT TO ME? Instruction: Listed below are work values, Put a check mark under the column that best describes the significance of the work value in your life. ene 1._| Steady income with good benefits 2. | Chance for advancement; increased pay 3._| Doing a variety of tasks 4. | Respect and Recognition 5. 6. a Friendly fellow workers Pleasant Physical surroundings ._| Expectations by boss clearly defined ®8._| Flexible hours; control over own time 9,_| Regular hours (litle overtime) 10. | Chance to use my own ideas/creative expression - 11. | Opportunity to learn new things i ° 12. | Having clearly defined tasks 13. | Spirit of competition; chance to be successful 14. | Having responsibility 15. | Working with details, data, numbers 16. | Working with things/machines 17. | Seeing results of work; accountability 18 | Working with an organization/people of h integrity 19. | Producing high quality work 20. | Equal opportunity for men and women 21. | Respect for the right of women-men 000 Baie Competencies | Dale Deveoned Document Ne: Ner December 2011 Developed by: Ted By a Module Tite: TESDA Women’s Center Page Bot Mocuie 4 Demanstatng Work Reviion #0 Valves ona Gender Senstv©. corer serstve ters omot INFORMATION SHEET Work Values WORK VALUES are set of standards that determine attitudes, choices and actions. Your work values are those things in your work life that you consider to be important. List of Top Ten Work Values that Employers Look for in Employees 1. Strong work ethics Possesses willingness to work hard and smart. Learns the most efficient way to complete tasks and. finds ways to save time while completing daily assignments. Shows concern about his/her job and complete all projects while maintaining a positive attitude. Doing more than what is expected of the job. Shows management that you utilize good time management skills and don’t waste valuable company time attending to personal issues not related to the job. Manages time effectively. 2, Dependability and responsibility Comes to work on time; keeping your supervisors abreast of changes in your schedule or if you are going to be late. Are responsible for their actions and behavior. Shows your employer that you value your job and that, you are responsible in keeping up with projects and keeping them informed of the things that they should know about. 3. Possessing a positive attitude Gets the work done ina reasonable period of time and motivates others to do the same without dwelling on the challenges that inevitably come up in any job. Creates an environment of good will and who provides a positive role model for others. Having a positive attitude is something that is most valued by supervisors and co-workers and that also makes the job more pleasant and fun to go to each day. 4. Adaptability Maintains flexibility in completing tasks in an ever changing workplace. Basic Competencies | Date Developed: ‘Document No. NCI December 2011 ‘Developed by: ‘waved by: ‘Module Tile TESDA Women's Center Page 9 of Module 4 e@ Demonstrating Work Revision #0 Values and Gencier SensitivityBi cen sents rons rua Pein Being open to change and improvements. Adaptable to the personality and work habits of co- workers and supervisors to be able to work effectively asa team. ‘Views change, strategies and ideas as opportunities to complete work assignments in a more efficient manner. 5. Honesty and integrity Is trustworthy and maintains honesty and integrity above all else. When working for an employer they want to know that they can trust what you say and what you do. Successful businesses work to gain the trust of customers and maintain the attitude that “the customer is always right”. Responsible to use his/her own individual sense of moral and ethical behavior when working with and serving others within the scope of his/her job. 6. Self-motivated Requires little supervision and direction to get the work done in a timely and professional manner. ‘Takes the initiative to get the work done without any prodding from others. Employers can do their part by offering a safe, supportive, work environment that offers employees an opportunity to learn and grow. Working in a supportive work environment and taking the initiative to be self- directive will provide employees with a better sense of accomplishment and increased self-esteem. 7. Motivated to grow and learn Interested in keeping up with new developments and knowledge in the field. It has been noted that one of the top reasons employees leave their employers is the lack of opportunity for career development within the organization. Learning new skills, techniques, methods, and/or theories through professional development helps keep the organization at the top of its field and makes the employee's job more interesting and exciting. Keeping up with current changes in the field is vital for success and increased job security. 8. Strong self— ‘A self-confident person is someone who inspires others. | confidence self-confident person is not afraid to ask questions on topics where they feel they need more knowledge. ‘They feel little need to impress others with what they know since they feel comfortable with themselves and Tale Competencies | Dale Developed: Document No NCI December 2011 Developed by: Tea Moe Tite: TESDA Women's Center Page 10 of Mocsule 4 Domonstoing Wore Revlon WO Valves and Gender Sensi£B> sender sensve Trainers Manval Ss don't feel they need to know everything. + Does what he/she feels is right and is willing to take risks. + Admits mistakes. + Recognizes their strengths as well as their weaknesses and are willing to work on the latter. ‘+ Have faith in themselves and their abilities which is manifested in their positive attitude and outlook in life. 9, Professionalism |= Exhibits professional behavior at all times. + Professional behavior includes learning every aspect of a job and doing it to the best of one's ability. + Professionals look, speak, and dress accordingly to maintain an image of someone who takes pride in their behavior and appearance. * Completes projects as soon as possible and avoid letting uncompleted projects pile up. + Completes high quality work and is detail-oriented. + Are enthusiastic about their work and optimistic about the organization and its future. 10. Loyalty = Loyalty in today’s workforce has taken on anew meaning, It would mean employees wanting to feel a eo sense of satisfaction in their jobs and will do a good job when they feel that the employer is fair and wants to see them succeed, Although this may mean only staying for five or ten years in a position, employees can offer loyalty and make an important contribution during their time with the company. + Offering jobs that encourage learning and the development of new skills also gives employees a sense ‘of empowerment in the workplace. Aligning employees’ values with the goals of the organization will foster loyalty and a bond between employer and employee. + Fostering good relationships within an organization and offering constructive ways to handle conflict provides a ‘win-win situation for both employer and employee. Toile Competencies | Dale Developed Bocument Ne: NCI December 211 Developed by: Ted oF a Module Tite: TESOA Women's Center Page 11 of Module 4 Demonstrating Work Foviion #0 Values and Gender SenshvityMODULE TITLE: Demonstrating Work Values and Gender Sensitivity Activity Title: Assessing Workplace Ethics- y values are importantCanad Key Learning Points + Values are not always the same + Values are reflected by tradition and the socio-cultural conditions in the society Canada Work Values are... + set of standards that determine attitudes, choices and actions + the things in your work life that you consider to be very importantSten sex Developing Your Gender Values The first step in developing gender values is to develop your gender sensitivity and raise your gender awareness. ome Canad Developing Your Gender Values + Understanding the differences between sex and gender, developing the ability to identify gender issues and biases and appreciating the importance of gender sensitivity, gender equality and gender equity are all important in achieving a happy career life.Canad on Gender Equality... ¥ means that women and men enjoy the same status and conditions and have equal opportunity for realizing their human rights and potential to contribute to the national, political, economical and cultural development of their countries. Canacti Gender Equity + Process of being fair to women and men + Itmeans giving to those who have less on the basis of needs and taking steps to compensate for historical and social advantages that prevent women and men from of same playing field eCanad @ or Are you a gender sensitive or gender-blind person? Canad Gender blind person () + Someone who does not explicitl % distinguish between the sexes. ©) + Assumptions incorporate biases in favor of existing relations and so tend to exclude women.wea Ser Canadti Gender-sensitive/Gender aware person * Someone who recognizes that women and men are constrained in different and unequal ways and that they may consequently have differing and sometimes conflicting needs, interests and priorities i Canad A gender-sensitive person... + Respects the “pagkatao” of every individual across lifecycle and social categories. * Recognizes gender inequalities and biases transmitted from generation to generation, and the need to transform structural and personal inequities and biases. “Canad Ge=- A gender-sensitive person + Commits self to healing relational inequities and biases at the personal and institutional levels. + Works towards empowering and gender-fair relationships in all aspects of life. Ig Rs Canad