DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF
POSITIVE LEARNING
Transform the classroom atmosphere, making every lesson a source of inspiration and positive emotions.
Ready to learn how to teach differently?
GET EDUCATED
"Amazing course that really changed my entire perspective on how I viewed the classroom and education. While academics are always going to be important, this course brought the much needed attention to character development of students. By including effective strategies and input from leaders in education, this course really was extremely beneficial in helping me learn more about how I can help facilitate and boost confidence in my students."
- Hafsa S, May 2023
"This course was very eye-opening. It helped me become more aware of character strengths and how to help children, and adults, develop them. This course really made impression on micro-moments in my life, and being completely 'there' for those I communicate with."
- Vanessa P, January 2023
"This was quite the experience for me! Truly an eye-opener and I am so happy I completed it. Very important, useful and inspiring videos, resources, examples and I really enjoyed the assignments. I will always remember how I felt throughout the duration of this course! "
- Dionysia D M, June 2022
INTRODUCING
Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms
This course explores key ideas of positive psychology and shows how great teachers apply those lessons to maximize student engagement and accomplishment. Through lectures, discussions, interviews and footage of great educators in action, you’ll learn how to integrate character-based objectives into your own teaching.
Who Will Benefit from This Course?
- Passionate Educators: Those teachers who wake up every day with a mission to inspire and make a difference in their students' lives. This course will provide them with additional tools to elevate their teaching and maximize student engagement.
- Dedicated Professionals: Educators who are deeply committed to their craft and are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance their classroom environment. This course will introduce them to the principles of positive psychology and how they can be seamlessly integrated into pedagogy.
- Life-long Learners: Teachers who believe that their own growth is integral to the growth of their students. This course will provide fresh perspectives and research-backed strategies to reinvigorate their teaching methods.
- Change Agents: Those who understand that a positive classroom is the foundation of long-term student success, both academically and personally. This course will offer insights into creating classrooms that nurture character and resilience.
- Visionary Educators: Teachers who envision a future where classrooms are hubs of positivity, engagement, and holistic learning. This course will guide them towards turning that vision into a reality.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Topic 1. Your Character Journey
This topic invites us to begin our journey by exploring the personal strengths of character that each of us possesses. Primarily, this is a path to self-awareness that helps us create positive classrooms and cultivate the best in our students
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24 Character Strengths
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Practice Optimism
Topic 2. The Science of Character
Dive into the academic foundations that underscore the teaching of character. This module offers an intricate look into the extensive research that bolsters the importance and efficacy of character education in modern pedagogy.
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Grit & Self-Control
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Practice Goal Setting
Topic 3. Teaching Character in Every Moment
At the heart of character education lies the essence of intentionality. Every interaction, whether big or small, becomes a building block in shaping character. This module delves into the micro-moments that make up our daily interactions and how they play a pivotal role in the larger narrative of character development.
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Growth Mindset
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Practice Micro-Moments
Topic 4. Macro Structures
Crafting a robust character education plan requires foresight, structure, and daily dedication. This module not only provides a roadmap to design such plans but also equips educators with tools and strategies to ensure consistent implementation, enabling a true transformation in their classrooms.
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Dual Purpose
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Practice Macro Structures
Topic 5. Talking About Character Growth
The journey of character development is unending. It's not about achieving a finite mastery over traits like grit or gratitude, but rather about weaving them into the fabric of our everyday experiences. This final module underscores the importance of lifelong learning and persistent growth in character education.
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The Science of the Growth Card
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Ready to Teach Character
NICE TO MEET YOU
Dave Levin - Co-Founder of KIPP & Relay GSE (Relay Graduate School of Education)
After graduating from Yale University, Dave joined Teach For America where he taught fifth grade in Houston, Texas, for three years. In 1994, he co-founded the Knowledge is Power Program with Mike Feinberg, and the next year went on to found KIPP Academy in the South Bronx. Dave served as Superintendent of KIPP NYC until 2012. He now leads the KIPP Teaching and Learning Labs team at the KIPP Foundation along with continuing a board leadership role within KIPP NYC. Dave and Mike have been awarded the Thomas Fordham Foundation Prize for Valor; the National Jefferson Award for Distinguished Public Service by a Private Citizen; the Charles Bronfman Prize, an honorary degree from Yale University; and the Presidential Citizen's Medal, our nation's second highest presidential award for a private citizen. Dave and Mike's work is the subject of the best-selling book by Jay Matthews, Work Hard, Be Nice: How Two Inspired Teachers Created America's Most Promising Schools. Additionally, KIPP’s ground-breaking work on character development is featured in Paul Tough’s book How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character.
Course
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Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms
Learning format
The total volume of training: 12 academic hours, which consist of 12 hours of independent work (including work on homework).
The course must be completed within one week .
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