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UNIVERSAL VIRTUES
"Powers of the Human Spirit"
Caring
Cleanliness
Compassion
Confidence
Consideration
Contentment
Cooperation
Courage
Courtesy
Creativity
Determination
Dignity
Diligence
Enthusiasm
Excellence
Fairness
Flexibility
Forgiveness
Friendliness
Generosity
Gentleness
Gratitude
Helpfulness
Honesty
Hopefulness
Humility
Idealism
Initiative
Integrity
Joyfulness
Justice
Kindness
Love
Loyalty
Moderation
Orderliness
Patience
Peacefulness
Perseverance
Purposefulness
Reliability
Respect
Responsibility
Reverence
Self-Control
Service
Sincerity
Tact
Thankfulness
Tolerance
Trust
Truthfulness
Trustworthiness
Understanding
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Schedule this acclaimed Pro-D workshop at your school, at your convenience.
Contact nancy@nancywatters.com
- Boost social responsibility
- Create a respectful classroom climate
- Reduce conflict and behavior management problems
- Gain more time for real learning
- Build mutual support with colleagues
- Harness effective leadership
Students learn best in an environment of safety, caring, tolerance and joy. Discover how Nancy's training has transformed schools throughout the world. This workshop is guaranteed to give you maximum results and help you avoid the pitfalls.
This non-sectarian program teaches simple elements of character honored by all cultures and spiritual traditions--universal virtues. You will learn proven strategies that you can implement immediately. Take home a wealth of activities that can be woven throughout the curriculum at all grade levels.
Discover how character education boosts academic achievement and what makes programs succeed or fail. Hear success stories from educators worldwide. Find out how to bring parents into the equation. The course is delivered through hands-on learning, step-by-step instructions, videos, success stories, music, games, and small group activities. Suitable for the whole school community--educators, support staff, administrators, parents and community members. Course outline
The presenter, Nancy Watters, M.A., has trained over 4,000 educators throughout North America and the South Pacific. To date she has provided implementation training for 18 schools. This unique course was developed by Nancy and field tested over a six year period. It incorporates an overview of The Virtues Project, as well as supporting material that draws on the current research in character education and her 20 years of experience in education, psychology and human services.
What teachers say. . . What students say. . .
Jump start your success! Read Nancy's special report "Implementing Effective Character Education in Five Easy Steps"
Sapporo International School, Hokkaido, Japan
PROGRAM OUTLINE
- Introduction: What do we mean by good "character"? How do virtues differ from values? What are effective (and ineffective) methods for teaching good character? How does developing virtues counteract violence and boost academic achievement (research)? What is the difference between religious education and character education?
- The Art of Encouragment--17 tools to bring out the best in everyone
- Three ways to use respectful language to draw out the best in your students (and their parents!)
- How to use difficulties as opportunities for learning virtues and strengthening character
- Positive discipline that maintains dignity through "restorative justice"
- Practical ways to help students discover meaning and purpose in life
- How to create a climate of deep respect for each individual's unique abilities
- Tools for peaceful conflict resolution
- How to bring parents into the equation
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
This course includes hands-on learning using step-by-step demonstrations, videos, success stories, music, art, games, role plays, guided practice, small group activities, mini-lectures, personal reflection, and transfer-of-learning activities.
WHAT WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS SAY
"[I am] the happiest I have ever been in my long teacing career; there is so much more harmony, less conflict, and more real learning now occurring in my classroom."Thora O'Grady, M.Ed.(Admin.)
"I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoyed your workshop. I seem to have come away with a confidence in my teaching that has eluded me for some time. I have been energized and positive this week with my students, the staff and my principal. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience. It was the most profound professional workshop that I have attended in years." Gillian Krantz, Elementary educator, Abbottsford, BC
"Please allow me to say how great the workshop was. Five days of being in heaven. I was so moved by the experiences during the workshop and the developing of deep personal relationships that my desire to utilize the information and processes is very strong. . . . Yesterday I subbed at the high school, in a PE class, and I had some difficulty with a special needs child to stop being compulsive. Sooo, I put my hand on his shoulder and said: "I admire your energy and courage, now I call on your peacefulness to come forward." He stopped, stared--processing--and relaxed and slowed down. Something from a hidden and deep place was called on and he understood what it meant. This child drives everyone nuts and that includes the kids. But he has an ancient wisdom that emerged when lovingly requested. There is power in this.”Tim Hayes, Retired teacher, Oregon
"There is a world of difference at our school with young children using and understanding the virtues."Faye Allen, Second grade teacher, Washington
"Another approach to help students with special needs." Tammie Vermillion, High School Special Educator, Missouri
"Excellent suggestions for immediate classroom use." Lisa Dreeshl, First Grade Teacher, Box Elder, Montana
"Fun and interactive. I cannot wait to return to school and start implementing this program." Nina Sprouse, High School Teacher, Missouri
"What I learned today will help me to enhance the program we're using at school and it will strengthen my personal life skills."Educator, Seattle, WA
"I feel these workshops should be placed in every school throughout the world." Kathy, Reading recovery teacher, Ocean of Light School, Tonga
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