Keep it simple, make it real : character development in grades 6-12 /: character development in grades 6-12. (2009)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jan Olsson ; foreword by Philip Fitch Vincent.
• Other Names: Olsson, Jan
• Contents: Foreword by Philip Fitch Vincent; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Author; 1. 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; 2. 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; 3. 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; 4. 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; 5. 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; 6. Assessing Character Development; Introduction; Monitoring Character Development; Creating the Assessment Tool; Some Final Thoughts; Quotes; Resource A: Sample Character Development Framework for Schools: Trillium Lakelands District School Board; Resource B: Sample Assessment and Evaluation Tools for the Character Development Framework for Schools; Resource C: Sample Strategic Plan for Schoolwide Character Development; Resource D: Sample Lesson Plans; Resource E: Sample Assessment and Evaluation Poster Embedding Character Development; Resource F: Sample Code of Behavior; References;
• Publisher Details: Thousand Oaks : Corwin
• Publication Date: 2009
• Extent: 1 online resource (192 pages)
• Subjects: 370.11/4; Moral education -- United States; Character -- Study and teaching (Middle school) -- United States; Character -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- United States
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781452273099
• Related ISBNs: 145227309X
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