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Building Character and Leaders

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A R E    Y O U    A    L E A D E R ?

P.S. 194M

P. Lewis

 

INTRODUCTION

Schools play an important role in developing our youth.  Students are provided with knowledge and skills to prepare them to be career and college ready.  However, teaching students to develop strong character and values are equally essential, and can counter difficult issues such as school violence, peer pressure, poor grades, and other problems that significantly impact their education. 

TASK

Produce a slide presentation on character development. You are to discuss the problems that can be attributed to students that lack character and values.  Present and evaluate possible solutions, and select the most practical and effective one. Create your slide presentation using Powerpoint.  Your presentation must contain at least 8 slides and should take 5 to 10 minutes to present.

 

 

Process:

1.     Define the Problem – PPA Worksheet #1
Restate the problem.  Elaborate and give specific examples.  Include your voice in the introduction to appeal to your audience. 

 

2.     Gather Evidence – PPA Worksheet #2
The following are sources of information about how character development is being integrated into school.  You may use other resources too.

 

3.     Identify Causes – PPA Worksheet #3
Use the resources from above to identify causes.  However, add your own ideas. 

4.     Evaluate an Existing Policy – PPA Worksheet #4
Describe and discuss the current program in our school to promote character development.

  

5.     Develop Solutions – PPA Worksheet #5
In your research with the resources already mentioned above, you have probably encountered several suggestions for improving character development in schools.  Describe these solutions; develop your own solutions; and propose your 3 best solutions. 

6.     Select the Best Solution – PPA Worksheet #6
Compare your possible solutions based on their feasibility and practicality. Choose the one that you believe to be the best overall, and justify your choice.

 

Resources:

·         http://www.8keys.org/8keys_defined.aspx

·         http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/18/should-character-be-taught-students-weigh-in/

·         http://www.innervisioninternational.com/character-education.html (character development - benefits)

·         http://www.ehow.com/how_2241597_create-public-service-announcement-film.html (PSA Information)

·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDSbr6-ScuY (PSA Example-Student Skit)

·         https://sites.google.com/site/the7habitsoflynwoodshappykids/overview

·         http://www.seancovey.com/kids.html

·         http://www.theleaderinme.org/resources/7-habits-posters

·         http://www.leadershipgardenlegacy.com/developing-leadership-skills-children-get

·         http://www.brainy-child.com/article/developing-leadership-skills.shtml

·         http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/leadership-skills-for-kids-9177.html

·         http://www.ehow.com/info_7948210_7-habits-happy-kids-activities.html

For parents:

·         http://charactered.net/parent/parenttwenty.asp

 

 

EVALUATION


Slideshow Evaluation Rubric

Level

Level 4: Exemplary

Level 3: Competent

Level 2: Fair

Level 1: Poor

1. Content:
PHOTOS

The photos and images are exceptionally well produced and appropriate to the assignment. They demonstrate outstanding skill and judgement.

The photos and images consistently demonstrate all of the skills we learned in class

The photos and images demonstrate some of the skills we learned in class

The photos and images appear to show few if any of the skills we learned in class

2. Content:
INFORMATION

The information presented demonstrates understanding and depth that is exceptionally relevant and insightful

The information presented accurately and completely completes the topic

Some information is presented, but it appears incomplete or inaccurate

Little to no information is presented or is presented at a level inconsistent with the target audience

3. Format:
CLARITY

The assignment displays innovative ways to make the content clear and understandable

The content is presented in a clear and concise manner

The content is not consistently presented clearly or concisely

The content is presented with little to no regard to making it clarity and understandable

 

4. Format:
CONSISTENCY

The design of the presentation displays exceptional skill with continuity and consistency

The content is generally presented in a consistent manner

The content shows some consistency in the design

The presentation shows little to no regard in making the format consistent

5. Format:
AESTHETICS

The presentation shows great skill in design aesthetics and tastefulness

The presentation shows appropriate skill in designing with aesthetics in mind

The presentation shows some attempt to design with aesthetics in mind

The presentation shows a lack of understanding of design aesthetics

help on how to format text

Scoring Rubric for Oral Presentations

PRESENCE                                                                                                                 5              4              3              2              1              0

        -body language & eye contact

        -contact with the public

        -poise

        -physical organization

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS                                                                                                 5              4              3              2              1              0

        -correct usage

        -appropriate vocabulary and grammar

        -understandable (rhythm, intonation, accent)

        -spoken loud enough to hear easily

 

ORGANIZATION                                                                                                     5              4              3              2              1              0

        -clear objectives

        -logical structure

        -signposting

 

MASTERY OF THE SUBJECT                                                                                5              4              3              2              1              0

        -pertinence

        -depth of commentary

        -spoken, not read

        -able to answer questions

 

VISUAL AIDS                                                                                                            5              4              3              2              1              0

        -transparencies, slides

        -handouts

        -audio, video, etc.

 

OVERALL IMPRESSION                                                                                         5              4              3              2              1              0

        -very interesting / very boring

        -pleasant / unpleasant to listen to

        -very good / poor communication

 

                                                                                                                                      TOTAL SCORE  _______ / 30

 

 

 CONCLUSION

In working on your project, you should have learned that there are many issues in school and society due to lack of character development among students.  Also, you were able to identify the benefits of character development.  There is no single solution to this problem, but you have a clearer understanding of the surrounding issues, and have developed some logical solutions that you can explain and support to your peers and school community. 

 

 

STANDARDS

Text Types and Purposes

 

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas