We are announcing an exciting new program we are developing throughout Pennsylvania, that of Character Education. The curriculum we are adopting, Discovering the Real Me is a multi-pronged approached to helping students build character that includes activities that can be used in After School Programs, Summer Camps, by Guidance Counselors, for Student Support Groups like SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) as well as PTAs and community organizations.
Studies have shown that a character education program is most effective when it is a comprehensive, intentional effort that involves the home, school and community. These three components, working together create a support system that reinforces the lessons learned and helps foster a positive working partnership between the three.
The curriculum is unique in that is uses stories to teach key virtues, includes both student and teacher texts for all grades from one to twelve and focuses on three basic live goals:
- To grow and become a person of mature character
- To build healthy relationships and a loving family
- To make a positive contribution to society.
The concept of life goals provides a larger perspective for conceptualizing character education. It provides a theoretical framework that encompasses the diverse aims and methods of character education. Appealing to youth’s imagination with attractive images of growth, relationships, and creativity, a life goals framework allows teachers and other leaders to fully articulate the “why†of good behavior. Moral ideas and goals point youth toward activities inherently worthy and rewarding. They provide long-range, meaningful motivation for character educators and students alike.
Call us today to discuss ways we can partner on this initiative or to schedule a Character Education training at 570 842 3205 email: [email protected]
Sincerely yours,
Lourdes Swarts
January 1st, 2008
The Pennsylvania Family Coalition works to bring together organizations and individuals working to strengthen the family. We hosted the first Pennsylvania Healthy Marriage Summit in 2004. See https://www.pafamilies.org/Marriage_Summit.pdf
January 1st, 2008
