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Character Counts!

Character Counts!. By: Elle Parsons and Mackenzie Quartly. Learning Targets. History of Character Counts Coalition Mission Statement Six Pillars of Character Implementation and Resources Professional Development Conclusion. History of Josephson Institute. Developed in 1987

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Character Counts!

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  1. Character Counts! By: Elle Parsons and Mackenzie Quartly

  2. Learning Targets • History of Character Counts Coalition • Mission Statement • Six Pillars of Character • Implementation and Resources • Professional Development • Conclusion

  3. History of Josephson Institute • Developed in 1987 • Founder: Michael Josephson • Josephson Institute • Josephson Institute has conducted programs for leaders, school administrators, journalists, and corporate officials

  4. History of Character Counts Coalition • Developed in 1992 • Founded due to the Josephson Institute who hosted a group of experts in ethics and character education. • Developed ‘Aspen Declaration on Character Education’ which has been re-named ‘Six Pillars of Character’ • To advance the Six Pillars Josephson Institute launched Character Counts!

  5. Mission Statement “ To improve the ethical quality of society by changing personal and organizational decision making and behavior.” • Achieve social and emotional learning goals • Improve academics • Focus classroom management skills • Reduce incidents of bullying, and much more

  6. Six Pillars Overview • Not affiliated with any religious, cultural or political groups • Based on 6 ethical values that everyone can agree upon • Trustworthiness • Respect • Responsibility • Fairness • Caring • Citizenship

  7. Trustworthiness • Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat or steal • Be reliable, do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal, stand by your family friends and country

  8. Respect • Treat others with respect, follow the golden rule • Be tolerant and accepting of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements

  9. Responsibility • Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes • Set a good example for others

  10. Fairness • Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly • Treat all people fairly

  11. Caring • Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need

  12. Citizenship • Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment • Volunteer

  13. Six Pillars Mnemonic Help young people remember the Pillars by using these creative devices. COLOR SCHEME • Trustworthiness : blueThink "true blue"Respect : yellow/goldThink the Golden RuleResponsibility : greenThink being responsible for a garden or finances; or as in being solid and reliable like an oakFairness : orangeThink of dividing an orange into equal sections to share fairly with friendsCaring : redThink of a heartCitizenship : purpleThink regal purple as representing the state

  14. Implementing Six Pillars • Teachers or key staff members attend training • Implemented through a variety of: • Lesson plans • Support materials • Curricular integration models • Designed to integrate into current curriculums • Not a stand alone program • Free and for purchase materials and lesson plans online

  15. Professional Development • $825 for enrollment in a 3-day training • Trainings currently held in California, Illinois, and Arizona • Free webinar weekly with varying topics

  16. Conclusion - Strengths • If purchased the lessons are prepared for you • Lessons are short • Opportunity to embed Six Pillars into preexisting curriculum • Can appeal to many because it isn’t affiliated with other groups

  17. Conclusion – Weaknesses • Geared toward children but some sub-topics are advanced • Expensive to implement • Difficult to research without going to the 3-day training

  18. Discussion Questions • How do you feel about the chosen ‘Six Pillars of Character?’ • Does it fit most school models? • Anything that you would add? Eliminate? • Any other strengths or weaknesses that stood out to you? • If you could only teach one Pillar, which would you choose? Why?

  19. Resources • Character Counts Coalition Website • http://charactercounts.org/

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