Character
Educators
Suggest...

Over two hundred character educators have been asked to respond to the question “What staff practices will I see which compliment and promote the school’s Character Education mission?” Here are some of their responses:

• Teachers modeling positive character traits

• Staff appreciation of students and parents

• Clearly articulated expectations

• Positive staff/student dialogue

• Behavioral assessments and feedback

• Vocabulary supporting mission statement

• Open door policy

• Professionally dressed

• Friendly greetings the norm

• Staff mentoring new teachers

• Staff mastering conflict resolution strategies

• Authoritative versus authoritarian staff philosophy and action

• Respect displayed to peers, parents, and students

• Teachers attend student extracurricular activities

• Rooms reflects core norms

• Teachers facilitate student leadership of morning and class meetings

• Shared meals with colleagues, parents, and students

• Positive talk in classes and teacher’s lounge

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