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- 1. Character education Pat Vandergeest
- 2. Thesis For my senior graduation project I plan on showing every person how important character education is and what kind of affects it has on our lives. http://www.queensburyschool.org/schools/QES/guidance/images/clip_image002.jpg
- 4. What is it? “Character education is the deliberate effort to develop virtues that are good for the individual and good for society.” Dr. Thomas Lickona http://www.cortland.edu/character/bios.htm <http://www.charactered.net/main/traits.asp>
- 5. Components of Character Education Fairness Responsibility Respect Perseverance Integrity Caring Patriotis Self-discipline m Citizenship Honesty <http://www.charactered.net/main/traits.asp>
- 6. Why is this needed? • Divorce • Depression • Anxieties • Mental instability
- 7. Depression • #1 mental disorder among teens • 15% become bipolar • 2/3 suffer from other mental disorders • More than 30% abuse alcohol/drugs <http://www.teendepression.org/stats/teenage-depression-statistics/>.
- 8. depression #1 cause of suicide 12 times more likely Jobs, school, and relationships are harder 80% can be treated Risky sexual behavior http://www.maddsoga.com/uploads/3/9/2/4/3924283/7446031_orig.jpg <http://www.teendepression.org/stats/teenage-depression-statistics/>.
- 9. Factors of Depression Friend loss Bullying Abuse Trauma Long-term illness Disabilities http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vu64LjJtZRE/TI081OSQIkI/AAAAAAAAAU4/vSjJ3BjZ9xQ/s1600/Mental+Depression.JPG Negative use of Internet <http://www.teendepression.org/stats/teenage-depression-statistics/>.
- 10. Suicide • In a 2002 survey... • Third Leading cause of death among teens • 1 in 5 think about it • 1 in 6 make plans • 1 in 12 attempt • In 2009... • 90,000 killed and about 4 million attempts <http://www.suicidology.org/web/guest/home> <http://www.yellodyno.com/pdf/Teen_Suicide.pdf> <http://pediatrics.about.com/od/suicide/a/808_suicide_prv.htm>. <http://www.teendepression.org/stats/teenage-depression-statistics/ http://i.ehow.com/images/a05/37/03/mental-depression-treatment-200X200.jpg
- 11. Teen Suicide • 60% use guns • 1/3 have tried before succeeding • 90% have had mental or abuse problems • More common for Bisexual and Homosexual teens <http://www.yellodyno.com/pdf/Teen_Suicide.pdf> <http://www.suicidology.org/web/guest/home> <http://www.teendepression.org/stats/teenage-depression-statistics <http://pediatrics.about.com/od/suicide/a/808_suicide_prv.htm>. http://www.pueblospc.org/images/NSPL_Logo.jpg (picture)
- 12. some factors of suicide Physical abuse Sexual abuse Poor communication with parents Incarceration Exposure http://www.depressioncell.com/UserFiles/2010/1/12/U.S.%20Mental%20Health%20System%20Broken%20For%20Americans%20Living%20With%20Depression.jpg <http://www.yellodyno.com/pdf/Teen_Suicide.pdf> <http://www.suicidology.org/web/guest/home> <http://www.teendepression.org/stats/teenage-depression-statistics/ <http://pediatrics.about.com/od/suicide/a/808_suicide_prv.htm>.
- 13. Divorce • 1.5 million children • 70% more likely to have difficulty in school • 50% first marriages • 75% second marriages http://www.divorcereform.org/edu.html http://looneytunes09.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/depression.jpg
- 14. Divorce (continued) • 1/3 kids drop out • Guilt • Females hurt more http://dallasattorney-divorce-childcustody.com/images/Dallas_Child_Divorce_Attorney.jpg http://www.divorcereform.org/edu.html
- 15. Separation anxiety • Mostly young kids • 2-5% of kids suffer • Divorce isn’t only cause http://billbishopattorney.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/divorce.24403249_std.jpg • Hard to diagnose http://www2.massgeneral.org/schoolpsychiatry/info_separationanxiety.asp
- 16. separation anxiety at home Nervous about leaving the house Refusal to go to school Fear of parent being harmed while away Nightmares Faking illnesses http://billbishopattorney.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/divorce.24403249_std.jpg http://www2.massgeneral.org/schoolpsychiatry/info_separationanxiety.asp
- 17. Separation Anxiety at School • Low self-esteem in class • Not wanting to participate • Difficulty paying attention http://sp.life123.com/bm.pix/separation-anxiety.s600x600.jpg http://www2.massgeneral.org/schoolpsychiatry/info_separationanxiety.asp
- 18. How Does This Help???
- 19. Willard Daggett http://lh3.ggpht.com/_2AdDJ0p7a_w/SdlqHloAh9E/AAAAAAAAGLk/eYPzYKt0LgA/SamuelGSavaDistinguishedLectureByWillardDaggett.jpg
- 20. Character Education in Public Schools Public Schools of Broward County in Florida Eight Character Traits Character Education Posters Reward <http://www.browardschools.com/schools/character.htm > http://www.lebanon.k12.mo.us/character/street_sign.jpg
- 21. character education in private schools The Swain School (Elementary and Middle School) Virtues of the Month Birthday Groups Community Service Projects http://www.swain.org/student_life/character.php Buddy Program <http://www.swain.org/ student_life/character.php>.
- 22. Kennesaw High School (georgia) http://www.cobbk12.org/kennesawmountain/images/1.jpg Character Education period Seniors teach Character-Centered Teaching http://www.cobbk12.org/kennesawmountain/ac_charactered.htm
- 23. Stuart High School (virginia) http://carnegie.org/fileadmin/Media/Publications/Reporter/13/crisis_riddile.jpg From dangerous to safe Dr. Mel Riddile Leader of school leadership 2006 NASSP National Principal of the Year Principal’s Executive Council http://www.utdanacenter.org/umln/downloads/atlanta10/riddile_stuartcase_umln2010.pdf
- 24. Upper Merion High School ❖ CAST ❖ Soon to be peer concealing ❖ Community of Caring ❖ Challenge Day http://www.umasd.org/13342092365036997/lib/13342092365036997/images/community%20of%20caring%20logo.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EWMxOLZnTKQ/SbRcqXj9OZI/AAAAAAAAAJk/XYMvMIk_seA/S220/Community-Alliance-Safer-Logo.jpg http://www.umasd.org/1333101395428680/lib/1333101395428680/CastLogo.jpg
- 25. Application video here
- 27. Work Cited American Association of Suicidology. “Suicide Prevention, Intervention, Research, Education, Training.” Suicide Prevention, Intervention, Research, Education, Training. Ed. American Association of Suicidology. American Association of Suicidology, n.d. Web. 16 Feb. 2011. <http://www.suicidology.org/web/guest/home>. American Psychiatric Association, et al. “Separation Anxiety Disorder.” Separation Anxiety Disorder in Children and Teens. Massachusetts General Hospital, 2010. Web. 13 Mar. 2011. <http://www2.massgeneral.org/schoolpsychiatry/info_separationanxiety.asp>. Borward County Public Schools. “Character Education.” Character Education. Broward County Public Schools, n.d. Web. 1 Mar. 2011. <http://www.browardschools.com/schools/character.htm >. Cobb County School District. “Kennesaw Mountain High School- Academics-Character Education.” Kennesaw Mountain High School. Cobb County School District, 2009. Web. 21 Mar. 2011. <http://www.cobbk12.org/kennesawmountain/ac_charactered.htm>. Daggett, Willard, and Raymond J McNulty. “Best Leadership Practices in the Model High Schools .” Leadership. By Willard Daggett and Raymond J McNulty. Vol. 34. Sacramento: Association of California School Administrators , 2001. 15. ProQuest Education Journals. Web. 18 Mar. 2011. <http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=3&did=815241331&SrchMode=2&sid=1&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1303146332&c lientId=11783>. GreatSchools. “Top discipline mistakes parents of older kids make - Behavior & Discipline / GreatSchools.” GreatSchools. GreatSchools, Inc. , 2010. Web. 4 Apr. 2011. <http://www.greatschools.org/parenting/behavior-discipline/2600-top-discipline-mistakes-middle-and-high-school.gs?page=all>. GreatSchools Inc. “Top discipline mistakes parents of tykes make - Behavior & Discipline / GreatSchools.” GreatSchools. GreatSchools, 2010. Web. 5 Apr. 2011. <http://www.greatschools.org/parenting/behavior-discipline/2585-top-discipline-mistakes-pre-K-to-2nd-grade.gs?page=1>. Huitt, William G., and Gordon G. Vessels. “Character Development .” Encyclopedia of Education. . Ed. James W. Guthrie. Vol. 1. New York: Macmillan Reference USA,, 2003. 259-263. Gale Virtual Reference Library. 2nd ed. Web. 22 Dec. 2010. <http://go.galegroup.com/ps/retrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=RELEVANCE&inPS=true&prodId=GVRL&userGroupName=king46652&tabID=T003&searchId=R 1&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&contentSegment=&searchType=BasicSearchForm¤tPosition=1&contentSet=GALE%7CCX3403200101&&docId=GALE|CX34 03200101&docType=GALE&role=>.
- 28. Work Cited Iannelli, Vincent. “Suicide and Suicide Prevention .” Suicide and Suicide Prevention . National Suicide Prevention Hotline, 22 Feb. 2009. Web. 16 Feb. 2011. <http://pediatrics.about.com/od/suicide/a/808_suicide_prv.htm>. International Center for Leadership in Education. “Stuart High School.” utdanacenter.org/umln/downloads/atlanta10/riddile_stuartcase_umln2010.pdf. International Center for Leadership in Education, n.d. Web. 20 Mar. 2011. <http://www.utdanacenter.org/umln/downloads/atlanta10/riddile_stuartcase_umln2010.pdf>. Jeynes, William H. “Children of Divorce: Educational Achievement.” Children of Divorce: Educational Achievement. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Mar. 2011. <http://www.divorcereform.org/edu.html>. Jordan, Bethany. “My Parent’s Divorce .” az Teen Magazine Apr. 2007: n. pag. My Parent’s Divorce: Article By Teen Bethany Jordan, High School Sophomore. Web. 22 Feb. 2011. <http://www.azteenmagazine.com/real-life.php?article=90>. Kazarian, Cindi. “Character Education: Free Resources, Materials, Lesson Plans .” goodcharacter.com. Live Wire Media, n.d. Web. 22 Dec. 2010. <http://www.goodcharacter.com/>. The National Center for Youth Issues. “Character Traits.” CharacterEd.Net - Character Traits . The National Center for Youth Issues, 2007. Web. 29 Feb. 2011. <http://www.charactered.net/main/traits.asp>. National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center. Facts for Teens: Teen Suicide. Rockville: National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center, 2002. Child Abuse Prevention: Prevent Child Victimization: Safe Kids with Yello Dyno. Web. 15 Feb. 2011. <http://www.yellodyno.com/pdf/Teen_Suicide.pdf>.
- 29. Work Cited The Swain School. “Character Education.” The Swain School, Private School Character Education, Independent School Character Education, Private Middle School Character Education, Private Elementary School Character Education. The Swain School, n.d. Web. 31 Feb. 2011. <http://www.swain.org/student_life/character.php>. Teen Depression, comp. “Teen Depression Statistics - Teen Depression.” Teen Depression. Teen Depression, n.d. Web. 2 Mar. 2011. <http://www.teendepression.org/stats/teenage-depression-statistics/>.
- 32. Conclusion What I learned? How would you do it if you ran a school?