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The public sphere is hopping about the need to teach students traits such as optimism, zest, curiosity, self-control and “grit.” While many teachers teach these lessons informally, some policymakers believe they should be taught more deliberately and the University of Pennsylvania has developed a 12-question “grit test” that is remarkably predictive of future success.
Share your ideas here about the importance of teaching character. At the end of our collaboration, a small group of you will present your findings directly to NJ Education Commissioner Chris Cerf.
VIVA Teachers is a product of New Voice Strategies, a nonprofit whose goal is to raise the level of teachers' voices in education policy. This conversation is open only to New Jersey teachers, content area specialists, guidance counselors and other classroom professionals who have direct contact with students. Join us and leverage your expertise, ideas and professionalism to effect change.
Moderator
Tina Nolan, Ed.D.
tnolan@vivalistens.org
Welcome to the VIVA New Jersey Teachers Idea Exchange.
I am Tina Nolan and I will be your moderator. Over the next few weeks, we are asking you and other New Jersey classroom professionals to share your ides about how character education helps your students overall.
I am Tina Nolan and I will be your moderator. Over the next few weeks, we are asking you and other New Jersey classroom professionals to share your ides about how character education helps your students overall.
How VIVA Teachers Works
STEP 1:
Teachers from across the state share their ideas about how to help students learn to persevere when the going gets tough.STEP 2:
Thought leaders from the conversation are invited to join a Writing Collaborative charged with synthesizing the ideas into a report.STEP 3:
Members of the Writing Collaborative meet with Commissioner Cerf to present their recommendations.Research Partner
David Meketon, M.Ed
dmeketon@gmail.com
Our Question
What should schools do to ensure all students develop both the academic and non-academic skills they need to succeed? What is the proper role for a teacher? How have you attempted to teach or build “character” with your students? How do you know if you’re succeeding?
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Your Ideas
Featured Member
"Meet Geoffrey, our featured teacher for this week. Geoffrey has posted two great ideas:character rubrics and Positive Behavior curriculum (called C.A.R.E.) . Take a look at his contributions to the dialogue and let him know what you think! "
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