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Character Education

³Ô¹ÏÍø School-Age Self & Cultural Understanding Lesson 4 Explore Character Education
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Teaching children character education is an important aspect of your role as a school-age staff member. For this activity, you will observe your learning environment through the lens of the Six Pillars of Character that you read about in this lesson. Read the examples of how each character trait can be modeled in one’s program. Then, as you observe your school-age learning environment, try to add your own examples of each trait based on your observations. Use the blank column to fill in your observations.

Character Pillar Observations and Examples
Trustworthiness
  • Be honest in your words and actions
  • Be reliable
  • Have courage to do the right thing
  • Be loyal to your values

 
Fairness
  • Take turns and share
  • Follow the rules
  • Be open-minded
  • Listen to others
  • Don't blame others
  • Treat people fairly

 
Respect
  • Treat others the way you want to be treated
  • Use manners and kind language
  • Be considerate of other's feelings
  • Be accepting of differences
  • Deal with anger and disagreements peacefully

 
Caring
  • Be kind
  • Show compassion, sympathy & empathy
  • Show gratitude
  • Forgive
  • Help others

 
Responsibility
  • Do what you are suppose to do
  • Persevere
  • Always do your best
  • Use self-control
  • Think before you act
  • Be accountable
  • Choose a positive attitude
  • Make healthy choices

 
Citizenship
  • Do your share to make your home, school, community, and world better
  • Cooperate with others
  • Stay informed; vote
  • Volunteer
  • Make choices that protect the environment and the safety and rights of others