Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 23, 2008 - 21:28.
Before a teacher can begin to consider implementing character education in their classroom, an exercise in self-reflection should first take place. Our students often reflect what we display. If our own attitudes and beliefs are not respectful of our coworkers and our students, then we cannot expect to receive this back. Before we judge the moral character of our students, we should first stop to realize that when we roll our eyes, sigh, make 'catty' remarks with coworkers, or whisper to coworkers about others, our students are watching.....and learning.....
Character Education
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 23, 2008 - 21:28.
Before a teacher can begin to consider implementing character education in their classroom, an exercise in self-reflection should first take place. Our students often reflect what we display. If our own attitudes and beliefs are not respectful of our coworkers and our students, then we cannot expect to receive this back. Before we judge the moral character of our students, we should first stop to realize that when we roll our eyes, sigh, make 'catty' remarks with coworkers, or whisper to coworkers about others, our students are watching.....and learning.....