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Buildingblocks
1. Angel Rose S. Lucaya
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•The Building Blocks of
Character
•The Goals of Character
and Citizenship Education
•Teachers as Character
Educators
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2. The Building Blocks of Character
1.Intellectual Virtues-Character traits necessary for discernment,right action
and the pursuit of knowledge,truth and understanding..
Examples:
Autonomy, critical thinking, curiosity, judgement , reasoning,
reflection and resourceful ness.
2.Moral Virtues-Character traits that enable us to aact well Iin situations that
require ethical response.
Examples:
Compassion, courage, gratitude,honesty, integrity,
justice and respect .
3. 3.Civic Virtues-Character traits that are necessary for engaged responsible
citizenship,contributing to the common good.
Examples:
Citizenship,civility, community Awareness ,neighbourliness,
service,volunteering.
4.Performance Virtues
-Charactertraits that have an instrumental values
enabling the intellectual,moral and civic virtues.
Examples:
confidence, determination,
motivation, perseverance, resilience, leadership ,and teamwork
4. •Character Education:
1.Promoting Ethical Values: Character
education seeks to instill virtues such as
honesty, respect, empathy, and responsibility.
The goal is to help individuals make morally
sound decisions and develop a strong sense of
integrity.
The Goals of Character
Education and Citizenship
5. 2.Building Social Skills: It aims to enhance
interpersonal skills, communication, and
teamwork, enabling individuals to form
positive relationships and collaborate
effectively with others.
3.Fostering Emotional Intelligence: Character
education focuses on developing self-
awareness, self-regulation, and empathy. This
helps individuals manage their emotions,
understand others' perspectives, and respond
compassionately.
6.
7. • 1.Informed Civic Participation:
Citizenship education aims to provide
individuals with the knowledge and
understanding of their rights,
responsibilities, and the functioning of
their government. Informed citizens can
make better decisions and participate
meaningfully in civic affairs.
Citizenship Education
8. 2.Promoting Civic Engagement: It
encourages individuals to actively
participate in their communities,
advocate for issues they care about,
and contribute to the betterment of
society through actions like voting,
volunteering, and participating in
public discussions.
9. 3.Cultivating Critical Thinking: Citizenship
education emphasizes critical thinking skills,
helping individuals analyze information, evaluate
sources, and form well-reasoned opinions on
societal and political matters.
4.Cultural Awareness and Tolerance: It aims to
develop an appreciation for diversity, respect for
different cultures, and the ability to engage
constructively with people from various
backgrounds.
10. 5.Global Citizenship: Citizenship education
also extends beyond national borders,
promoting an understanding of global
issues, interdependence, and the role
individuals can play in addressing global
challenges.
