Keep It Simple, Make It Real : Character Development in Grades 6-12

by Jan Olsson

• ISBN13: 9781412966023
• ISBN10: 1412966027
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-06-16
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

This resource provides a comprehensive plan for creating and sustaining a school- and classroom-based character development programme while maintaining a unique and consistent focus on "keeping it simple" and "making it real."Unlike many existing models for character development, the book's approach addresses the underlying factors that limit students' interest and//or desire to develop positive attitudes and behaviours. These elements include students' perceptions about their physical, emotional, and intellectual environments, and how those environments are influenced by the relationships with their principals, teachers, and each other.Based on research, best practices, and the author's more than 30 years in education, Keep It Simple, Make It Real: Character Development in Grades 6-12 gives educators a powerful tool for influencing students' attitudes and behaviours.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Living, Learning, and Leading in Harmony: Character Development in Middle and Secondary Schools

Current Perspectives on Character Development

Introduction

Current Perspectives on Character Development

Academic Achievement and Students' Beliefs, Attitudes, and Behaviors

Keept It Simple, Make It Real

A Character Development Framework for Schools

Some Final Thoughts

Quotes

Safe and Inviting Physical Environment: Physical Environments That Change Behavior

Aspects of the Physical Environment That Impact On Achievement and Character Development

Aspects of the Physical Environment Affecting Health

Aspects of the Environment Affecting Safety

Aspects of the Physical Environment Affecting Physiological Needs

Aspects of the Physical Environment Affecting Morale

Some Final Thoughts

Quotes

Modeling Good Character: The Role of Principals and Teachers

Introduction

Modeling the Three Es

The First E: The Power of Experience

The Second E: The Power of Exchange

The Third E: The Power of Empowerment

Some Final Thoughts

Quotes

Establishing Rules and Procedures for Civility: Creating a Positive School and Classroom Environment

Introduction

The Need for Discipline in Establishing a Positive School Climate

Progressive Discipline

Positive Behavioral Interventions, Supports, and Consequences

Some Final Thoughts

Quotes

Making Curricular Connections: Teaching Opportunities That Connect Student Learning to Character Development

Introduction

Curriculum Priorities in Character Development

The R.I.T.E. of Curriculum Passage

Curricular and Cocurricular Opportunities That Connect Student Learning to Character Development

Some Final Thoughts

Quotes

Assessing Character Development

Introduction

Monitoring Character Development

Creating the Assessment Tool

Some Final Thoughts

Quotes

Sample Character Development Framework for Schools: Trillium Lakelands District School Board

Sample Assessment and Evaluation Tools for the Character Development Framework for Schools

Sample Strategic Plan for Schoolwide Character Development

Sample Lesson Plans

Sample Assessment and Evaluation Poster Embedding Character Development

Sample Code of Behavior

References

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