Submitted by Kelly (not verified) on March 24, 2008 - 18:46.
As a first grade teacher, I agree that we need to spend time developing character in children at an early age. I believe that early character development is vital, if a student is going to be successful in or out of the classroom. To ensure character development in students, I also believe that educators must model character development in their personal lives if it is going to be successful in the classroom. As teachers model character development traits, students are able to build relationships with teachers. Children learn by example.
I teach in a school where character development is a priority. We use the Pillars of Character to teach students. Each month the school focuses on a pillar. For example, during the month that we focus on Citizenship, the students are encouraged to perform acts of good citizenship at school, at home, and in the community. Some teachers implement class projects for monthly character pillars. My school works diligently to instill character development in students so that they will be productive citizens.
In my opinion, integrity is the foundation of character development. Integrity is personal honesty. If individuals cannot be honest with themselves, it will be difficult to be honest with others. As teachers model a life of integrity, hopefully students will follow by example and they will have a brighter future.
Developing character
Submitted by Kelly (not verified) on March 24, 2008 - 18:46.
As a first grade teacher, I agree that we need to spend time developing character in children at an early age. I believe that early character development is vital, if a student is going to be successful in or out of the classroom. To ensure character development in students, I also believe that educators must model character development in their personal lives if it is going to be successful in the classroom. As teachers model character development traits, students are able to build relationships with teachers. Children learn by example.
I teach in a school where character development is a priority. We use the Pillars of Character to teach students. Each month the school focuses on a pillar. For example, during the month that we focus on Citizenship, the students are encouraged to perform acts of good citizenship at school, at home, and in the community. Some teachers implement class projects for monthly character pillars. My school works diligently to instill character development in students so that they will be productive citizens.
In my opinion, integrity is the foundation of character development. Integrity is personal honesty. If individuals cannot be honest with themselves, it will be difficult to be honest with others. As teachers model a life of integrity, hopefully students will follow by example and they will have a brighter future.