Appeared in a February issue of Eduvac – The Educa Early in October 1996 a flyer introducing principals and boards of trustees to Cornerstone Values – A Values Education Curriculum was posted to all New Zealand schools. At the time trustees of The New Zealand Foundation For Values Education Inc. were cautioned not to be… Read more »
Invite the entire class to line up against the wall on one side of the classroom. Explain the ground rules for the Discovery Walk. Leader /Teacher will present different dilemmas , life events or situations inviting all students who have experienced, or have a close friend or family member experienced the situation to walk across… Read more »
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 »
