Some schools have developed comprehensive
approaches to teaching character strengths, and in classrooms across the country, teachers are talking to their students more than ever about qualities like grit and perseverance.
Some schools have developed comprehensive
approaches to teaching character strengths, and in classrooms across the country, teachers are talking to their students more than ever about qualities like grit and perseverance.
Its unique
approach to teaching character education earned Riverside School the 2003 - 04 A + School Impact Award, one of two $ 500 awards from School Mate that are given to schools that have implemented programs with a positive impact on the school or its community.
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CEP describes
character education not as an «add - on»
to the curriculum, but as «a different way of
teaching; it is a comprehensive
approach that promotes core values in all phases of school life and permeates the entire school culture.»
At KIPP South Fulton Academy, we have chosen a focused
approach to teaching, learning, and implementing four key
character strengths: grit, optimism, social intelligence, and gratitude.
We tailor our engaging and rigorous
approach across each grade level
to teach core knowledge and critical thinking skills — and we integrate Catholic virtues and
character formation into every lesson and activity.
If you are interested in reading more about this
approach, be sure
to check out our
Teaching Kids About
Character parenting series — especially the post about loving our kids unconditionally.