Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms
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Course Summary
This course is designed to help educators teach character education and foster positive character development in students. It covers various strategies and techniques that can be used in the classroom to create a culture of respect, responsibility, and empathy.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to teach character education effectively
- Gain insights into the importance of character development in students
- Discover practical strategies and techniques to promote positive character traits
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a deep understanding of character education and its importance
- Learn effective strategies to teach positive character traits
- Create a culture of respect, responsibility, and empathy in the classroom
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic teaching experience
- Access to a classroom
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Positive Psychology
- Teaching for Learning
- Social-Emotional Learning in Schools
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Professor of Psychology
- Professor of Psychology
Related Books
Description
Positive psychology meets K-12 pedagogy. This course explores key ideas of positive psychology and shows how great teachers apply those lessons to maximize student engagement and accomplishment. Through lectures, discussions, interviews and footage of great educators in action, you’ll learn how to integrate character-based objectives into your own teaching.
Outline
- Your Character Journey
- Introduction Video
- Welcome to Teaching Character
- 24 Character Strengths - Interview with Dr. Martin Seligman
- Practice Optimism
- Course Overview
- Course Survey
- 24 Character Strengths
- Rank What Matters Most
- The VIA
- The Science of Character
- PERMA - Interview with Dr. Martin Seligman
- Positive Institutions
- Self-Control - Interview with Dr. Walter Mischel
- Practice Goal Setting
- Grit - Interview with Dr. Angela Duckworth
- Character Ed. History - Interview with Mayme Hostetter
- Who Should Learn Character? - Interview with Dominic Randolph
- An Excerpt from 'Authentic Happiness'
- Teaching Character in Every Moment
- Micro-Moment Triangle
- Constructive Responding
- Growth Mindset - Interview with Dr. Carol Dweck & Dr. Greg Walton
- Character Behavior Language
- Survey on the Micro-Moment
- Practice Micro-Moments
- Micro-Moment Triangle in Action
- Micro-Moment Case Study: Kevin
- Micro-Moment Case Study: Nina, Part I
- Micro-Moment Case Study: Nina, Part II
- Macro Structures
- Teaching Character with Macro Structures
- Macro Structure Case Study: Silver
- Practice Macro Structures
- Dual Purpose
- Dual Purpose Case Study: Mitch, Part I
- Dual Purpose Case Study: Mitch, Part II
- Dual Purpose Case Study: Jessica & Patrick, Part I
- Dual Purpose Case Study: Jessica & Patrick, Part II
- Midterm Exam
- Talking About Character Growth
- Return to Gratitude Practice
- Character Growth Card
- The Science of the Growth Card
- Growth Card in Action
- Ready to Teach Character
- Growth Card Resource
- KIPP's Approach to Character in the News
- Post-Course Survey
Summary of User Reviews
This course on teaching character received high praise from many users for its engaging content and practical strategies. It provided valuable insights into developing character in students and helped them become better teachers.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The practical strategies provided in the course were highly valued by many users.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging content that kept users interested throughout the course
- Valuable insights into developing character in students
- Practical strategies that can be implemented in the classroom
- Good balance between theory and practice
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- Limited focus on diversity and inclusion
- The course may not be suitable for experienced teachers
- Some users experienced technical issues with the platform
- The course may require a significant time commitment
Dave Levin
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