PAREF SOUTHRIDGE: Forging Men of Integrity

NOBILITY OF THE
TEACHING
PROFESION

•“A teacher is
never an
ordinary person.
Construction and
Destruction can
be produced in
his lap” –
Chanakya

Japanese Proverb:
“The real king of the world are
the young generation.”

today’s youth will
become the leaders
of tomorrow

Teachers affect eternity;
no one can tell where
their influence stops.
Henry Brooks Adams

Children are like wet cement,
whatever falls on them makes
an impression.
- Haim Ginott

Students don’t care how
much you know until they
know how much you care.

Teaching kids to count is
fine, but teaching them
what counts is best.
-Bob Talbert

The mediocre teacher tells.
The good teacher explains.
The superior teacher
demonstrates. The great
teacher inspires.

SUCH IS THE NOBILITY OF
YOUR JOB AS
TEACHERS

I AM ENGAGED IN THE
BUSINESS OF ENHANCING
LIVES

As a general rule, teachers
teach more by what they
are than by what they say.

9 reasons to get into
teaching

1. Inspire
the next
generation

6. International
opportunities

" Teaching is the
profession that teaches
all the other
professions."

" Teachers don't impact for
a year, but for a lifetime."

Example isn't
another way to
teach,
it is the only
way to teach."

DEDICATION
LOYALTY
COMMITMENT
PROFESSIONALISM
PERSEVERANCE
RESILIENCE
GRIT
HONOR
TOUGHNESS
LOVE

“Impact
Teachers universally say
they go into teaching to
make a difference.
You more than make a
difference.
You ARE the difference.”

A teacher ...
takes a hand,
opens a mind,
touches a heart
and shapes the
future."

You teach a
little by what
you say.
You teach
the most by
what you
are."

"To teach is to touch
lives forever."

“A little child is like
a worthless stone on the road.
Teachers make him, shape him, polish
him, and shine him to make a gem."

Effective Teachers
Impact Lives.
Teachers who are
proficient and effective
are more capable of
impacting the lives of
students than teachers
who are not proficient
and effective.

I CHOOSE
TO BE THE
BEST
TEACHER I
CAN BE.

“You were hired to impact lives.
You were hired not so much to teach
third grade, or history, or physical
education, as to influence lives. ”

"Teaching is
not just
hard work,
it's "HEART"
work."

Teachers are not in private
practice. We are in the
helping and caring
profession, a service
profession to help people
enhance the quality of their
lives.

One hundred years from
now it will not matter
What kind of car I drove,
What kind of house I lived in,
How much I had in the bank account,
Or what my clothes looked like.
But the world will be a better
place because I was important
in the life of a child.

STOP TEACHING
SUBJECTS,
START TEACHING
CHILDREN
Teachers as Agents of Character Formation
By Emmanuel M. Rentoy

Character shapes our children’s destiny,
what makes them good people, and gives
them the best hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Advancing our children’s moral skills is
where we must put our energy and
resources. It has never been more important
to nurture character in young people.
Dr. Michele Borba

School is not just about
learning concepts; it is
also a place where a
foundation can be built
for becoming
upstanding adults.

Every school should set a tone of
respect, honesty and genuine
kindness for all students.
Whether they like it or not,
teachers are role models for
students and can provide
examples of good character
every day in the classroom.
Students notice what teachers,
do, say, tolerate, and how they
handle challenges.

102
BIG IDEA
The content of good character is virtue.
Virtues are objectively good human qualities,
good for the individual and
good for the whole society.

You need
PERFORMANCE
CHARACTER (hard
work, determination)
to do your best work.
You need MORAL
CHARACTER to be
your best—to act with
love and respect—in
any relationship.

107
Reader’s Digest (Dec., 1995)
Lost Wallet Study
In countries around the world,
1,100 wallets were “lost” —each
with $50 and the owner’s ID and
phone number.
Wallets were left on sidewalks; in phone booths;
in front of office buildings, discount stores, and
churches; and in parking lots and restaurants.

Worldwide:
• 56% were returned with
the contacts intact.
• 44% were not.
108

When interviewed, wallet returners cited:
• Parents teaching them to “do the right thing.”
• Their religious beliefs.
• Empathy for the wallet’s owner.
Character matters.
109

Wallets Returned, by Country
110
Norway &
Denmark 100%
returned
Singapore
90%
New Zealand
83%
(Google “Lost
Wallet Study” to
see country-by-
country findings)
___________
21% (lowest rate)

BIG IDEA
Human behavior is
shaped by the
interaction of
character and
culture.

Character is what’s on the
inside—the dispositions
that influence how we act.
Culture is what’s on the
outside—everything that
makes up our environment
and brings out the best or
the worst in us.

The negative influence of contemporary culture on
values and character:
Lost in Transition: The Dark Side of Emerging
Adulthood (2011)
—University of Notre Dame sociologist
Christopher Smith and colleagues
• A study based on interviews with a representative
national sample of 18-23-year-olds in the US.

Moral
Relativism
117
60% of Smith’s national sample
were “moral individualists”
who think there are no
objective rights and wrongs.
Moral values such as honesty
were viewed as a matter of
“personal choice” rather than
moral obligation.

Captive to Consumerism
“What would living the good life
look like to you?”
•54% said they would be happier
if they could buy more things.
•Only 25% spoke of wanting to
help others or being a positive
influence in others’ lives.

Substance
Abuse
•Nearly half said they
had engaged in binge
drinking (5 or more
alcoholic drinks within
one hour) in the past
two weeks.
119

The Dark
Side of
the Sexual
Revolution
120
Nearly 6 in 10 express
regrets about their
sexual experiences.

The Dark
Side of
the Sexual
Revolution
121
“Many are confused, hurting,
and sometimes ashamed
because of sexual experiences
in a culture that told them
simply to go for it.”

THE SEXUAL
REVOLUTION
The sexual revolution,
beginning in the 1960s and
still spreading across the
world through the mass
media, is the dominant
cultural revolution of the
past half-century.

The sexual
revolution
promoted an
ideology of radical
sexual freedom.
It said that sex can be enjoyed
without marriage, without
commitment, even without any
kind of emotional connection to
the other person.

THE CALL TO BE
COUNTERCULTURAL
•To raise good kids, we
must take deliberate
steps to create a
family culture that
fortifies children against
the toxic influences of
the wider culture.

BIG IDEA
TO EDUCATE KIND KIDS,
WE MUST:
1. Help each student build
a strong personal
character based on
virtuous habits
(kindness, respect, etc.).
This is the work of habit
formation.

BIG IDEA
TO EDUCATE KIND KIDS,
WE MUST:
2. Build a strong culture of
character in the school
and every classroom that
expects and supports the
development of good
character and brings out
the best in all.

BUILD
CHARACTER,
BUILD
CULTURE.

OUR TASK AS
PARENTS and
TEACHERS:
Develop our
children’s capacity
for goodness, curb
their capacity for
cruelty, and foster
the courage to come
to the aid of those
who are mistreated.

CHARACTER
FORMATION
MUST GO
ON!

Digital
Lifestyle
and
The Pandemic

constant
source of
distraction

It is much
easier to be a
bully while
hidden away
online

stunting
the
imagination
in children

explicit videos
more
available to
children

Social media
promotes a
culture where
drugs and a
lack of sexual
boundaries are
apparent

Technology
doesn't build
the best social
skills.

Being plugged
in constantly
adds a new
layer of stress

“phone thumb”
and tendonitis

more
accustomed to
online violence

Reasons That
Make Teaching
the Noblest of
Professions
And why it continues to be noble in the Online Set-Up

Educating the
Difference between
Right & Wrong

9. Cultivating
Love &
Friendship

10. Motivating
Constructive
Behavior

the most effort
consuming
profession of
all time

without teachers, our
young and upcoming
generations would find
themselves in a much
darker place

After all, you
are teaching
students, not
subjects.

Tips for Building Character
in Online Schools

Agree on TENETS as a
class: “must-haves” for
the class to run smoothly.
This must come from the
students themselves.

Very much like
the strategy of
Hal Urban

Kohlberg’s
Six Levels
of
Moral Development

I DON’T
WANT TO
GET INTO
TROUBLE

I AM CONSIDERATE OF
OTHER PREOPLE

I HAVE A
PERSONAL CODE
OF BEHAVIOR
AND I FOLLOW IT

Level 1: I don’t 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.

Be clear about the ground
rules. Specify what you
expect to see from your
students, and what is
unacceptable.

Be sure to be a
good example
yourself as
well.

allow students to suggest
helpful rules that could
benefit the class.

praise students who exhibit
good behavior and good
character

employ a reward
system for good
behavior such as
points or gold
stars

Good Deeds Bowl
Trophy Technique
Star Tags System
Good Deeds Journals
Anonymous Compliments
Compliments Game

Students choose
role models
whether a
teacher or adult
helps or not

Invite friends, family or
role models to appear
on screen: alumni, staff,
other teachers, student
leaders, guests.

Deliberately teach
about people that
your students can
emulate.

Talk about the behavior
of current world leaders,
sports figures and
celebrities as well.

Ask students if a person’s
words match their actions.

Discuss how life is
improved with good
character traits.

Your Online Room
should be firmly
established on a
foundation of respect.

Self-respect and respect for
others are the basis of all other
positive character traits.

Negativity and abuse of any kind
should not be tolerated, and met
with appropriate consequences.

Even in the Online Set-Up:
Create anti-bullying campaigns

Never fail to extol the virtues
of treating all classmates with
respect and dignity.

A caring attitude can
be encouraged by
having a zero-
tolerance policy on
name-calling and
character assaults or
bullying.

Make sure that all
students are
included in
activities.

In remote learning, children
are missing out on same-aged
peer interactions that are
necessary to shape their social
behaviors.

teachers can assign
students to groups
to work on online
projects

Allowing students to have
online roleplay on a
regular basis can help
them become better
team players.

Bring the “random acts of
kindness” concept to the Digital
Sphere.

highlight the virtues and
importance of volunteerism

Start Online volunteer
programs among your
students

CREATIVITY IS
THE WAY.
BUT HEART IS
KEY.

Community Pantry.
FundMe Initiatives for Covid
Victims.
Prayer warriors.
Spread good vibes.
Mental Health Check Ups.
Fact Checking for the Good.
Vote Right Campaign.
Trump the Trolls.

Encouragement for Teachers.
Support for Teachers Grappling
with Tech.
Support for Students Grappling
with Internet.
Support for ALL.
Support School Staff Grappling with
Joblessness.
Support for School Enrollment.

Throughout the school year,
challenge students to create
class projects that can benefit
the school or community.

Brainstorm ideas that cultivate
the Pillars of Character

strive for a strong community
spirit

Have older students manage
these projects. Work with
students to plan the steps
necessary.

Enlist parental and community
support

Use your imagination
—
the sky is the limit.

CREATING AN ENVIRONENT OF
CHARACTER—AND PROTECTING KIDS
FROM TOXIC INFLUENCES

Explain Why You Set Limits
“We want you to be able to use good media.
But bad media can stay in your mind for a very
long time and affect you in ways you may not
even be aware of. Too much screen time also
has bad effects—on sleep, mood, and
behavior.

Explain Why You Set Limits
“Parents who care about their kids set
limits on these things. It’s because we
love you.”

If You Have Religious Faith,
Share It With Your Students
Teens who regularly practice a faith and rate
their religion as important to them are:
 More involved in service activities.
 Less likely to steal, be violent, or use drugs
and alcohol.
 Less likely to have sex.
—Child Trends, “Religious Involvement and Children’s
Well-Being” www.childtrends.org

1) Sin
2) Lack of a personal relationship with God
3) Absence of a personal prayer life.
Without prayer, God will be an abstract idea, not a Person.
—Father Hugh Thwaites
3 Reasons for Falling Away from the Faith

WHAT DOES
NURTURANCE* LOOK
LIKE IN THE
CLASSROOM?
* #2 in the Fabulous 5

NURTURANCE IN THE
CLASSROOM
•Teacher and students
know, respect, and care
about each other.
•Everyone feels like a valued
member of the group.

No one ever went wrong by being polite.
No Put-Downs
Compliments Spoken Here
Positive Attitude
Respect for Others
Hard Work
The Golden Rule rules.
“If a student forgets a rule, I knock on the pertinent
sign—or go over to his/her desk.”
- Hal Urban

WHAT DOES MODELING* LOOK
LIKE IN THE CLASSROOM?
* #3 in the Fabulous 5

TEACHER AS MODEL:
Self-Inventory

Do I warmly greet each student?
Do I seek other opportunities to connect
with each student?
Am I well-prepared for class? On time?
Do I model patience and courtesy, even
under stress?
Do I treat my all students impartially?
Do I challenge all of them to do their best
work?

Have Guest Speakers
(include graduates from your school)
Have your students ask:
1. How did you get the job you have?
2. What do you find satisfying about your work?
Difficult?
3. What skills do you need to do it well?
4. How did you develop those skills?
5. How can someone succeed in today’s world and still
be an honest and good person?
6. What advice would you give students as they
prepare for a job or career in the 21st century?

Giraffe Heroes
Project, giraffe.org

Expose students to positive role models through:
Good Movies (TeachWithMovies.com)
Good Documentaries
Good Books (see Books That Build Character by William Kilpatrick
and Gregory and Suzanne Wolfe; also www.readbrightly.com).
The more kids are immersed in goodness, the more they’ll be
attracted to it.

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