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Hello, I'm a teacher and I've implemented a character curriculum in my class (Spanish, national level, 8th grade, which is basically a Language Arts class but in Spanish). Even though character strengths can not be directly taught, as you say, I have been able to observe in my practice that by 1) consciously teaching what they are, 2) making them visible (through character behavior language, through examples such as analyzing characters in novels that may show grit or optimism of whatever strength you want to focus on), and 3) giving feedback using the same character behavior language and including metacognition activities (reflection) within the curriculum, kids not only improve their academic performance, but also show more interest, commitment, and well, more of these skills!
Hello, I'm a teacher and I've implemented a character curriculum in my class (Spanish, national level, 8th grade, which is basically a Language Arts class but in Spanish). Even though character strengths can not be directly taught, as you say, I have been able to observe in my practice that by 1) consciously teaching what they are, 2) making them visible (through character behavior language, through examples such as analyzing characters in novels that may show grit or optimism of whatever strength you want to focus on), and 3) giving feedback using the same character behavior language and including metacognition activities (reflection) within the curriculum, kids not only improve their academic performance, but also show more interest, commitment, and well, more of these skills!
That's great to hear, Javiera. I like the sound of that approach -- really surrounding students with the language and imagery of those character strengths. Thanks!
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Hello, I'm a teacher and I've implemented a character curriculum in my class (Spanish, national level, 8th grade, which is basically a Language Arts class but in Spanish). Even though character strengths can not be directly taught, as you say, I have been able to observe in my practice that by 1) consciously teaching what they are, 2) making them visible (through character behavior language, through examples such as analyzing characters in novels that may show grit or optimism of whatever strength you want to focus on), and 3) giving feedback using the same character behavior language and including metacognition activities (reflection) within the curriculum, kids not only improve their academic performance, but also show more interest, commitment, and well, more of these skills!
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Hello, I'm a teacher and I've implemented a character curriculum in my class (Spanish, national level, 8th grade, which is basically a Language Arts class but in Spanish). Even though character strengths can not be directly taught, as you say, I have been able to observe in my practice that by 1) consciously teaching what they are, 2) making them visible (through character behavior language, through examples such as analyzing characters in novels that may show grit or optimism of whatever strength you want to focus on), and 3) giving feedback using the same character behavior language and including metacognition activities (reflection) within the curriculum, kids not only improve their academic performance, but also show more interest, commitment, and well, more of these skills!
That's great to hear, Javiera. I like the sound of that approach -- really surrounding students with the language and imagery of those character strengths. Thanks!
