TEACHING FOR IMPACT

TEACHING FORIMPACTMann Rentoy

Mrs. Thomson

My Father is a Liar

Schools are not just there to feed the economy; they are there to sustain and nurture the culture, the political system, the entire society.

The 11 PrinciplesCEPs Framework for Success8

We will now learn more about the 11 Principles.8

9 Promotes core ethical and performance values1.1: Stakeholders select core values

1.2: Core values guide everything

1.3: Core values are visible

Principle 1

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10 Defines character comprehensively to include thinking, feeling, and doing.2.1: Thinking (understanding)

2.2: Feeling (reflection, appreciation)

2.3: Doing (behavior, students practice)

Principle 2

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11 Uses a comprehensive, intentional, and proactive approach3.1: Intentional at all grade levels

3.2: Integrated into academic content

3.3: Integrated into classroom routines

3.4: Integrated throughout total program

Principle 3

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12 Creates a caring community.4.1: Student staff relationships

4.2: Student student relationships

4.3: Peer cruelty prevention

4.4: Adult relationships

Principle 4

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13 Provides students with opportunities for moral action.5.1: Clear expectations5.2: Moral action within school; tied to the curriculum5.3: Moral action in community; tied to the curriculum

Principle 5

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14 Offers a meaningful and challenging academic curriculum that respects all learners6.1: Challenging curriculum

6.2: Meeting diverse student needs

6.3: Addresses performance characterPrinciple 6

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15 Fosters students self-motivation7.1: Students intrinsically NOT extrinsically motivated. 7.2: Behavior management and discipline tied to core values; academic integrity stressed.

Principle 7

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16 Staff is an ethical learning community that shares responsibility for character education and adheres to core values8.1: Staff modeling

8.2: Staff development for ALL; staff is ethical learning community

8.3: Staff planning and reflection; enough time for character education.

Principle 8

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17 Fosters shared leadership and long-range support of the character initiative.9.1: Leaders champion effort

9.2: Leadership group plans

9.3: Student leadership

Principle 9

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18 Engages families and community members as partners in the character-building effort10.1: Engages families

10.2: Communicates with families

10:3: Involves communityPrinciple 10

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19 Assesses school culture/climate, staffs functioning, and students character11.1: Assesses culture/climate

11.2: Staff report on progress

11.3: Assesses student progress / behavior

Principle 11

19Mothers Love = Life

Character Formation works best when it is incorporated into the curriculum, not injected as an artificial add-on.The 4 Purposes of Education:Academic LearningCivic Character, Knowledge & SkillsMoral Character & KnowledgePerformance Character & SkillsIntegrity without knowledge is weak and useless;

Knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful

- Samuel Johnson

The Road that leads to two pathsPerspective for Moms

Character Formation, in whatever form, can only be effective if the teachers model the program, not just parrot it or give lip service to it.Research:Children learn more from what we do than from what we say.

Research:Children learn best when there is consistency between what we say and do.

Even Dogs Know How to Pray

Practice what you preach

But dont forget to preach what you practice!

- Tom LickonaModel the virtues! This is the only effective way for any Character Formation Program to work.

Remember: Posters and tarpaulins are not Programs. They are just decorations.

Everything that happens inside the Classroom IS Character Building.

Stop anything that makes it look like an ARTIFICIAL ADDITIVE.Posters only. Individual Certificates. Bookmarks. Pins. Buttons. High GlitzLow ImpactStrategies2 Active Ingredients Essential to Formation of CharacterLoving Relationships

Setting Good Example

The Child and His Faithful Dog

I have come to a frighteningconclusionI am the decisive elementin the classroom

It is my personal approachthat creates the climateIt is my daily moodthat makes the weather..As a teacherI possess a tremendous powerTo make a childs lifeMiserable or joyousI can be a tool of tortureor an instrument of inspirationI can humiliate or humorHurt or heal.In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated And a child humanized

Or dehumanized.- Haim Ginott

The Power of the Teacher to Impact the Lives of the StudentsKohlbergsSix LevelsofMoral DevelopmentLevel II dont wantto get into trouble.Level 2I want a reward.Level 3I wantto please somebody.Level 4I follow the rules.Level 5I am considerateof other people.Level 6I have a personalcode of behavior andI follow it.Level 1: I dont want to get in trouble.Level 2: I want a reward.Level 3: I want to please somebody.Level 4: I follow the rules.Level 5: I am considerate of other people.Level 6: I have a personal code of behavior and I follow it.REFLECT ON THIS:

All Teachers leave their marks on children everyday.REFLECT ON THIS:Some of those marks are temporary. But some are indelible.4 Exercises to Make Teachers Realize Their Power1Recall a teacher who inspired you or wounded you.2

Read Haim Ginotts Quote Everyday3Have a Staff Discussion of the ways teachers have impacted their lives positively and negatively.4Meditate on the former students who have come back to thank you well after they have left the classroom.Teaching is Like Fatherhood

18Simple Ways to Make a Lasting Impact

1Make them curious.

Curiosity = fuel for discovery2Model Macro-Thinking3Tell Stories

4Know what to overlook5 Set them up to surprise themselves

Do your best to place them in situations where they can see not only their growth academically, but personally as well.6Make them feel on even ground when you speak.From speaking to students to talking with students7Acknowledge & Honor Emotions

8Show Trust

9Compliment them (authentically)10 Recognize nuance

11Go out of your way to speak to them outside of class.

12 Model the challenging of convention.

13Be honest

14See through their behavior & Academic PerformanceFOCUS on the HUMAN BEING!15Convince them they can

16Take Extra Time

17Be Human

18Establish a Relationship

Educators exist to produce GOOD PEOPLE, not justgood test results

25 Things Successful Teachers Do DifferentlySuccessful teachers have clear objectives2. Successful teachers have a sense of purpose3. Successful teachers are able to live without immediate feedback4. Successful teachers know when to listen to students and when to ignore them5. Successful teachers have a positive attitude6. Successful teachers expect their students to succeed7. Successful teachers have a sense of humor8. Successful teachers use praise authentically9. Successful teachers know how to take risks10. Successful teachers are consistent11. Successful teachers are reflective12. Successful teachers seek out mentors of their own13. Successful teachers communicate with parents14. Successful teachers enjoy their work15. Successful teachers adapt to student needs16. Successful teachers welcome change in the classroom17. Successful teachers take time to explore new tools18. Successful teachers give their students emotional support19. Successful teachers are comfortable with the unknown20. Successful teachers are not threatened by parent advocacy21. Successful teachers bring fun into the classroom22. Successful teachers teachholistically23. Successful teachers never stop learning24. Successful teachers break out of the box25. Successful teachers are masters of their subjectTeachers Impact

TEACHING FORIMPACTMann Rentoy