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"This class has been my inspiration – a shot in the arm that I needed – to have a deeper commitment to helping students know the good, love the good, and do the good."
~Kathy, Sioux City
"This class has been extremely beneficial for me in many different capacities.
The materials, assignments and discussions have allowed me to reflect on the various roles that I assume. This reflection has allowed me to better understand that demonstrating and teaching the importance of character will enhance our society in so many positive areas."
~Emily, Iowa City
~Kathy, Sioux City
"This class has been extremely beneficial for me in many different capacities.
The materials, assignments and discussions have allowed me to reflect on the various roles that I assume. This reflection has allowed me to better understand that demonstrating and teaching the importance of character will enhance our society in so many positive areas."
~Emily, Iowa City
Strong moral character is developed in childhood and continues throughout life. During the fertile learning years of the young person, the seeds of integrity, honesty, courage, responsibility, kindness, respect, and resilience are planted, nurtured and grow. Teachers play a huge part in this process by being good role models, providing lessons, discussions, and opportunities to share, observe, and take part in developing good character.
This class will explore what character development is and why it is so important to teach in the school setting. Ideas of strategies, approaches, and techniques will be provided on how to promote character development, in general, and in the classroom.
It will provide participants with guidance on how to promote good moral character through fables and how to use fables as part of classroom activities.
Organization
Character Development is a 1 credit hour, Iowa license renewal course. Students will work independently engaging in lessons, reading articles, accessing videos and completing quizzes. An instructor will always be on hand to ask questions of, to confer with, or offer technical support.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Course Topics
Grading
This is a 1 credit hour Iowa license renewal only course. Grading is Pass/Fail. Students are required to pass all tests/quizzes with scores of 70% or better to receive Pass grade and receive credit.
Required Text: All materials provided online
Character Development is a 1 credit hour, Iowa license renewal course. Students will work independently engaging in lessons, reading articles, accessing videos and completing quizzes. An instructor will always be on hand to ask questions of, to confer with, or offer technical support.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand what good moral character is.
- Understand how to provide a classroom that supports good moral character.
- Understand how to use fables to teach moral lessons.
- Know & be able to implement classroom strategies and support students with good moral character.
- Appreciate their role in maintaining good moral character.
Course Topics
- Character Development in Children and Why It Is Important
- Elements of Good Moral Character
- Examples of Famous People known for their Good Moral Character
- Lessons
- Discussions extensions and questions
- Social Media and Character Development
- Moral development through the use of Fables
Grading
This is a 1 credit hour Iowa license renewal only course. Grading is Pass/Fail. Students are required to pass all tests/quizzes with scores of 70% or better to receive Pass grade and receive credit.
Required Text: All materials provided online