Leming believes that society can’t just allow ethics to develop, but must encourage them. “Character develops within a social web or environment. The nature of that environment, the messages it sends to individuals, and the behaviors it encourages and discourages are important factors to consider in character education. Clear rules of conduct, [personal] ownership of… Read more »
Community of Caring Schools trainer Bob Kenney believes there are three major questions one needs to ask every day we teach. Bob is a moral development Trainer with the Community of Caring schools of the Joseph Kennedy Foundation. 1. What do I teach? 2. Why do I teach? 3. What am I trying to accomplish?… Read more »
In the classroom there is more teaching than learning In the community there is more learning than teaching – Gene Bedley
1. Role Models have flaws or inconsistencies in their character. They often fell/fall short of perfection! 2. Role Models not only have to survive the test of their generation but also meet the criteria of future generations. 3. Role Models were identified by looking at their entire life contributions, not based on a period of… Read more »
1. Identify Role Models in your class based on the criteria above or criteria your class chooses. 2. Make a list of positive role models that are athletes and a list of athletes that are not positive role models based on criteria! 3. Write an essay on why it’s important to have models and mentors… Read more »
The use of computers, technology and the Internet at Pioneer Central is very much encouraged. Anyone who wishes to use computers, technology and the Internet has the responsibility of doing so in an ethical and legal manner. As a condition for the use of computers and other technologies at Pioneer Central, users (defined as any… Read more »
Please list a role model you admire or inspires you. What would you list as your major character traits? In other words describe yourself as a best friend that really knows you would describe you. (ie Responsible, Respectful, Cooperative etc.) Are you a role model to someone younger than you or seen as a role… Read more »
Rule 1- Making responsible choices means that I live with the consequences of my choices and I relinquish the alternatives. Rule 2 – If you make the wrong choice and find yourself in a hole stop digging! Rule 3 – Do better today than I did yesterday. Rule 4 – Recognize your feeling can lie… Read more »
AN INDIVIDUAL is a person that gave me life on Earth. AN INDIVIDUAL is a person who has helped me see that often pain and challenges can build character. AN INDIVIDUAL is a catalyst who challenged me to accomplish something I once thought was impossible. AN INDIVIDUAL is a person who can bring me to… Read more »
He drew a circle That shut me out. Heritic rebel, A thing to flout! Love and I Had the wit to Win We drew a circle That took him in. –
