The document discusses infusing character education into the classroom in two ways: direct instruction and environmental strategies. Direct instruction means taking class time to address character traits as they relate to academic content or teaching standalone lessons about traits. Environmental strategies refer to anything teachers do through the classroom environment, daily routines, or teaching approach to promote character without direct instruction. The document then asks the reader to reflect on their strengths and areas for improvement within the six pillars of character.
The document discusses infusing character education into the classroom in two ways: direct instruction and environmental strategies. Direct instruction means taking class time to address character traits as they relate to academic content or teaching standalone lessons about traits. Environmental strategies refer to anything teachers do through the classroom environment, daily routines, or teaching approach to promote character without direct instruction. The document then asks the reader to reflect on their strengths and areas for improvement within the six pillars of character.
The document discusses infusing character education into the classroom in two ways: direct instruction and environmental strategies. Direct instruction means taking class time to address character traits as they relate to academic content or teaching standalone lessons about traits. Environmental strategies refer to anything teachers do through the classroom environment, daily routines, or teaching approach to promote character without direct instruction. The document then asks the reader to reflect on their strengths and areas for improvement within the six pillars of character.
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Josephson Institute. (2012). Character Counts Training Workbook. Los Angleles,
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