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"This exceptionally well-organized, practical, and impressive work should be on every administrator's and character educator's desk. Olsson redefines the lens through which educators view the factors that impact school climate, teacher-student relationships, student behavior, and ultimately the character development of young people."
—Edward DeRoche, Director
Character Development Center, University of San Diego
"Needed in the character education movement for a long time, this book is written by a principal who's been leading the way and now shows how we can help students develop their character without sacrificing academic standards. It's easy to read, well organized, and, most important, contains hundreds of practical strategies that work."
—Hal Urban, Teacher and Speaker, Redwood City, CA
Author, Lessons From The Classroom
A powerful tool for influencing students' attitudes and behaviors!
Based on current research, solid theory, and real experiences, this resource provides school leaders with a comprehensive yet practical framework for creating and sustaining a schoolwide character development program. Real-world scenarios tackle tough issues such as vandalism, truancy, chronic tardiness, and bullying, and demonstrate how to bring about positive change. The book thoughtfully addresses factors that may keep students from developing positive attitudes and helps educators:
- Evaluate student behavior, staff morale, and school climate
- Target real problems with commonsense strategies that can dramatically turn around student behavior
- Assess a character development program's effectiveness
Contents
Foreword by Philip Fitch Vincent
Foreword by Philip Fitch Vincent
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
- 1. Living, Learning, and Leading in Harmony: Character Development in Middle and Secondary Schools
- Current Perspectives on Character Development
- Introduction
- Current Perspectives on Character Development
- Academic Achievement and Students' Beliefs, Attitudes, and Behaviors
- Keept It Simple, Make It Real
- A Character Development Framework for Schools
- Some Final Thoughts
- Quotes
- 2. Safe and Inviting Physical Environment: Physical Environments That Change Behavior
- Aspects of the Physical Environment That Impact On Achievement and Character Development
- Aspects of the Physical Environment Affecting Health
- Aspects of the Environment Affecting Safety
- Aspects of the Physical Environment Affecting Physiological Needs
- Aspects of the Physical Environment Affecting Morale
- Some Final Thoughts
- Quotes
- 3. Modeling Good Character: The Role of Principals and Teachers
- Introduction
- Modeling the Three Es
- The First E: The Power of Experience
- The Second E: The Power of Exchange
- The Third E: The Power of Empowerment
- Some Final Thoughts
- Quotes
- 4. Establishing Rules and Procedures for Civility: Creating a Positive School and Classroom Environment
- Introduction
- The Need for Discipline in Establishing a Positive School Climate
- Progressive Discipline
- Positive Behavioral Interventions, Supports, and Consequences
- Some Final Thoughts
- Quotes
- 5. Making Curricular Connections: Teaching Opportunities That Connect Student Learning to Character Development
- Introduction
- Curriculum Priorities in Character Development
- The R.I.T.E. of Curriculum Passage
- Curricular and Cocurricular Opportunities That Connect Student Learning to Character Development
- Some Final Thoughts
- Quotes
- 6. Assessing Character Development
- Introduction
- Monitoring Character Development
- Creating the Assessment Tool
- Some Final Thoughts
- Quotes
Resource A: Sample Character Development Framework for Schools: Trillium Lakelands District School Board
Resource A: Sample Character Development Framework for Schools: Trillium Lakelands District School Board
Resource B: Sample Assessment and Evaluation Tools for the Character Development Framework for Schools
Resource B: Sample Assessment and Evaluation Tools for the Character Development Framework for Schools
Resource C: Sample Strategic Plan for Schoolwide Character Development
Resource C: Sample Strategic Plan for Schoolwide Character Development
Resource D: Sample Lesson Plans
Resource D: Sample Lesson Plans
Resource E: Sample Assessment and Evaluation Poster Embedding Character Development
Resource E: Sample Assessment and Evaluation Poster Embedding Character Development
Resource F: Sample Code of Behavior
Resource F: Sample Code of Behavior
References
References
Description
"This exceptionally well-organized, practical, and impressive work should be on every administrator's and character educator's desk. Olsson redefines the lens through which educators view the factors that impact school climate, teacher-student relationships, student behavior, and ultimately the character development of young people."
—Edward DeRoche, Director
Character Development Center, University of San Diego
"Needed in the character education movement for a long time, this book is written by a principal who's been leading the way and now shows how we can help students develop their character without sacrificing academic standards. It's easy to read, well organized, and, most important, contains hundreds of practical strategies that work."
—Hal Urban, Teacher and Speaker, Redwood City, CA
Author, Lessons From The Classroom
A powerful tool for influencing students' attitudes and behaviors!
Based on current research, solid theory, and real experiences, this resource provides school leaders with a comprehensive yet practical framework for creating and sustaining a schoolwide character development program. Real-world scenarios tackle tough issues such as vandalism, truancy, chronic tardiness, and bullying, and demonstrate how to bring about positive change. The book thoughtfully addresses factors that may keep students from developing positive attitudes and helps educators:
- Evaluate student behavior, staff morale, and school climate
- Target real problems with commonsense strategies that can dramatically turn around student behavior
- Assess a character development program's effectiveness
Contents
Foreword by Philip Fitch Vincent
Foreword by Philip Fitch Vincent
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
- 1. Living, Learning, and Leading in Harmony: Character Development in Middle and Secondary Schools
- Current Perspectives on Character Development
- Introduction
- Current Perspectives on Character Development
- Academic Achievement and Students' Beliefs, Attitudes, and Behaviors
- Keept It Simple, Make It Real
- A Character Development Framework for Schools
- Some Final Thoughts
- Quotes
- 2. Safe and Inviting Physical Environment: Physical Environments That Change Behavior
- Aspects of the Physical Environment That Impact On Achievement and Character Development
- Aspects of the Physical Environment Affecting Health
- Aspects of the Environment Affecting Safety
- Aspects of the Physical Environment Affecting Physiological Needs
- Aspects of the Physical Environment Affecting Morale
- Some Final Thoughts
- Quotes
- 3. Modeling Good Character: The Role of Principals and Teachers
- Introduction
- Modeling the Three Es
- The First E: The Power of Experience
- The Second E: The Power of Exchange
- The Third E: The Power of Empowerment
- Some Final Thoughts
- Quotes
- 4. Establishing Rules and Procedures for Civility: Creating a Positive School and Classroom Environment
- Introduction
- The Need for Discipline in Establishing a Positive School Climate
- Progressive Discipline
- Positive Behavioral Interventions, Supports, and Consequences
- Some Final Thoughts
- Quotes
- 5. Making Curricular Connections: Teaching Opportunities That Connect Student Learning to Character Development
- Introduction
- Curriculum Priorities in Character Development
- The R.I.T.E. of Curriculum Passage
- Curricular and Cocurricular Opportunities That Connect Student Learning to Character Development
- Some Final Thoughts
- Quotes
- 6. Assessing Character Development
- Introduction
- Monitoring Character Development
- Creating the Assessment Tool
- Some Final Thoughts
- Quotes
Resource A: Sample Character Development Framework for Schools: Trillium Lakelands District School Board
Resource A: Sample Character Development Framework for Schools: Trillium Lakelands District School Board
Resource B: Sample Assessment and Evaluation Tools for the Character Development Framework for Schools
Resource B: Sample Assessment and Evaluation Tools for the Character Development Framework for Schools
Resource C: Sample Strategic Plan for Schoolwide Character Development
Resource C: Sample Strategic Plan for Schoolwide Character Development
Resource D: Sample Lesson Plans
Resource D: Sample Lesson Plans
Resource E: Sample Assessment and Evaluation Poster Embedding Character Development
Resource E: Sample Assessment and Evaluation Poster Embedding Character Development
Resource F: Sample Code of Behavior
Resource F: Sample Code of Behavior
References
References
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May 2009 | 192 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 28/04/2023 | 9781412966030 | $39.95 |
| Lifetime | 28/04/2023 | 9781452273099 | $36.00 |
"This exceptionally well-organized, practical, and impressive work should be on every administrator's and character educator's desk. Olsson redefines the lens through which educators view the factors that impact school climate, teacher-student relationships, student behavior, and ultimately the character development of young people."
—Edward DeRoche, Director
Character Development Center, University of San Diego
"Needed in the character education movement for a long time, this book is written by a principal who's been leading the way and now shows how we can help students develop their character without sacrificing academic standards. It's easy to read, well organized, and, most important, contains hundreds of practical strategies that work."
—Hal Urban, Teacher and Speaker, Redwood City, CA
Author, Lessons From The Classroom
A powerful tool for influencing students' attitudes and behaviors!
Based on current research, solid theory, and real experiences, this resource provides school leaders with a comprehensive yet practical framework for creating and sustaining a schoolwide character development program. Real-world scenarios tackle tough issues such as vandalism, truancy, chronic tardiness, and bullying, and demonstrate how to bring about positive change. The book thoughtfully addresses factors that may keep students from developing positive attitudes and helps educators:
- Evaluate student behavior, staff morale, and school climate
- Target real problems with commonsense strategies that can dramatically turn around student behavior
- Assess a character development program's effectiveness
Table Of Contents:
- Foreword by Philip Fitch Vincent
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- 1. Living, Learning, and Leading in Harmony: Character Development in Middle and Secondary Schools
- Current Perspectives on Character Development
- Introduction
- Current Perspectives on Character Development
- Academic Achievement and Students' Beliefs, Attitudes, and Behaviors
- Keept It Simple, Make It Real
- A Character Development Framework for Schools
- Some Final Thoughts
- Quotes
- 2. Safe and Inviting Physical Environment: Physical Environments That Change Behavior
- Aspects of the Physical Environment That Impact On Achievement and Character Development
- Aspects of the Physical Environment Affecting Health
- Aspects of the Environment Affecting Safety
- Aspects of the Physical Environment Affecting Physiological Needs
- Aspects of the Physical Environment Affecting Morale
- Some Final Thoughts
- Quotes
- 3. Modeling Good Character: The Role of Principals and Teachers
- Introduction
- Modeling the Three Es
- The First E: The Power of Experience
- The Second E: The Power of Exchange
- The Third E: The Power of Empowerment
- Some Final Thoughts
- Quotes
- 4. Establishing Rules and Procedures for Civility: Creating a Positive School and Classroom Environment
- Introduction
- The Need for Discipline in Establishing a Positive School Climate
- Progressive Discipline
- Positive Behavioral Interventions, Supports, and Consequences
- Some Final Thoughts
- Quotes
- 5. Making Curricular Connections: Teaching Opportunities That Connect Student Learning to Character Development
- Introduction
- Curriculum Priorities in Character Development
- The R.I.T.E. of Curriculum Passage
- Curricular and Cocurricular Opportunities That Connect Student Learning to Character Development
- Some Final Thoughts
- Quotes
- 6. Assessing Character Development
- Introduction
- Monitoring Character Development
- Creating the Assessment Tool
- Some Final Thoughts
- Quotes
- Resource A: Sample Character Development Framework for Schools: Trillium Lakelands District School Board
- Resource B: Sample Assessment and Evaluation Tools for the Character Development Framework for Schools
- Resource C: Sample Strategic Plan for Schoolwide Character Development
- Resource D: Sample Lesson Plans
- Resource E: Sample Assessment and Evaluation Poster Embedding Character Development
- Resource F: Sample Code of Behavior
- References