Lesson Plans That Connect
Academic Instruction and Character Education
Character is Who You Are (mp3) (Real Media)

Citation: Huitt, W. (2005, January). Lesson plans that connect academic instruction and character education. Educational Psychology Interactive. Valdosta, GA: Valdosta State University. Retrieved [date], from http://chiron.valdosta.edu/whuitt/brilstar/Character/chared_index.html


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A survey of desired values, virtues, and attributes was developed and given to preservice and inservice educators as well as parents and individuals in the south Georgia area. Combining data from these sources, 30 attributes were identified as a result on an analysis of the average ratings among the surveyed groups. An additional 12 were selected based on their importance to at least one of the groups surveyed. A short version of the survey was developed that includes a total of 62 of the most highly selected term.

Selecting one of the terms below will provide a definition of that term, an overview of some developmental issues involved in a child or youth acquiring that attribute and some suggestions on how teachers and parents can facilitate that development for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, elementary, middle grades, and high school students. There are also some suggestions about how development of the attribute can be monitored and assessed.

This resource is still under development and many terms do not yet have recommended lesson plans. A quick index has been developed to show which levels have at least one lesson plan. If you have additional suggestions or find a link that does not work, please email me at whuitt@valdosta.edu.

Ability to See Another's Perspective

Ability to Work in Teams

Accountable

Attentive

Caring

Committed

Compassionate

Competent

Confident

Considerate

Cooperative

Courageous

Courteous

Dedicated

Dependable & Reliable

Determined

Disciplined Mind

Drug-Free

Empathetic

Fair

Faithful

Family Valuing

Freedom from Prejudice

Good-Citizenship

Hard-Working

Helpful

High Self-Esteem

Honest

Honorable

Independent

Integrity

Knowledgeable

Law-Abiding

Love of Learning

Loyal

Moral

Obedient

Open-minded

Optimistic

Patient

Persevering

Positive, Encouraging Attitude

Prepared

Productive

Prompt & Punctual

Respect  & Accept Authority

Respect for Physical Health

Respect for Self & Own Rights

Respect for the Creator

Respect for the Natural Environment

Respect the Rights of Others

Respectful

Responsible

Rule-Following

Searches for Meaning

Self-Controlled

Self-Disciplined

Strives for Excellence

Teachable

Thankful

Trustworthy

Truthful

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