What is Character Ed?
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Health Vocational/Technical | |
| Author | VeAnne Fuerhoff, Myla Kreinik, Alexandra Smith | |
| Description | This unit provides students an overview of the six pillars of Character Education as described by Michael Josephson in CHARACTERCOUNTS! Students will learn about each pillar, ethical behavior, and team building using audio
visual and technological means. Students will research these various pillars, and work on varying activities within each area so as to become informed about each of them in order to share the information with peers and teachers through various technological presentations. This unit will take 3 to 4 weeks to complete. It can be broken into sections and taught throughout the school year adding one's own activities to reinforce those presented. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | Microsoft Office ( including Word and Power Point ).
Internet access, TV/VCR/Scan converter/data projector | |
| Grade Level | 7 8 9 | |
| National Standards | National Standards
American School Counselor Association’s National Standards help school systems identity what students will know and be able to do as a result of participating in a school counseling program. Objectives include: planning in establishing similar goals,expectations, support systems and experiences for all students; service as an organizational tool to identify and prioritize the elements of an effective school counseling program;and providing an opportunity to discuss the role of counseling programs in school to enhance student learning. MCREL.org Self-Regulation Standards 1. Sets and manages goals 2. Performs self-appraisal 3. Considers risks 4. Demonstrates perseverance 5. Maintains a healthy self-concept 6. Restrains impulsivity Thinking and Reasoning Standards 1. Understands and applies the basic principles of presenting an argument 2. Understands and applies basic principles of logic and reasoning 3. Effectively uses mental processes that are based on identifying similarities and differences 4. Understands and applies basic principles of hypothesis testing and scientific inquiry 5. Applies basic trouble-shooting and problem-solving techniques 6. Applies decision-making techniques Working With Others Standards 1. Contributes to the overall effort of a group 2. Uses conflict-resolution techniques 3. Works well with diverse individuals and in diverse situations 4. Displays effective interpersonal communication skills 5. Demonstrates leadership skills | |
| Career Clusters | Fine Arts and Humanities Health and Human Services | |
| Keywords | character education
ethics trust trustworthy truth character respect responsibility fairness caring citizenship honesty integrity Hamilton Junior High School | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Overview: What Is Character Ed?
Lesson One: What Kind Of Character Are You? Lesson Two: How Is Your Trustworthiness? Lesson Three: Do You Give and Receive Respect? Lesson Four: Whose Responsibility Is It? Lesson Five: What Exactly Does Fairness Mean? Lesson Six: How Do We Show Caring? Lesson Seven: Are You Demonstrating Good Citizenship? | |
| References | Microsoft Power Point Assistance
Teamwork/Group Assistance CHARACTER COUNTS! Resources Character Education Partnership teachwithmovies Character Education Lesson Plans Education World National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education Free Sources for Teachers | |
| English IGO or CSO | Language Arts 7.17, 7.65, 8.50, 9.66 | |
| Health IGO or CSO | 7.3 IP,PHW,R Recognize behavioral tendencies and/or stress-induced situations that may require professional health services (e.g., violent temper, child and spouse abuse).
7.11 IP,R,TAD,NPA Analyze influences on personal health decisions (e.g., media, culture, peers). LA,7.36; SS,7.24 7.4 PHW,R,TAD,NPA Contrast the relationship among healthy behaviors, personal responsibility, and the prevention of injury. 7.6 SD,PHW,R,TAD,NPA Demonstrate strategies to manage conflict and stressful situations. 7.7 PHW,R Describe causes of conflict among youth in schools and communities. SS,7.24 7.8 PHW,R,TAD Analyze environmental factors contributing to violence; discuss barriers to violence prevention. 7.9 PHW Identify community resources and services for violence prevention. LA,7.146; SS,7.18 | |
| Vo Tech IGO or CSO | 7.3 IP,PHW,R Recognize behavioral tendencies and/or stress-induced situations that may require professional health services (e.g., violent temper, child and spouse abuse).
7.11 IP,R,TAD,NPA Analyze influences on personal health decisions (e.g., media, culture, peers). LA,7.36; SS,7.24 7.4 PHW,R,TAD,NPA Contrast the relationship among healthy behaviors, personal responsibility, and the prevention of injury. 7.6 SD,PHW,R,TAD,NPA Demonstrate strategies to manage conflict and stressful situations. 7.7 PHW,R Describe causes of conflict among youth in schools and communities. SS,7.24 7.8 PHW,R,TAD Analyze environmental factors contributing to violence; discuss barriers to violence prevention. 7.9 PHW Identify community resources and services for violence prevention. LA,7.146; SS,7.18 | |