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hmarrs24 - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:31 PM EDT

Welcome to #OrEdChat! Introduce yourself & tell us if you think character ed should be taught in school. Why or why not?

KathiSueSummers Sep 10 @ 11:31 PM EDT

Hey All... Yes, it should because it is a part of growing up. #OrEdChat

howie_hua Sep 10 @ 11:32 PM EDT

Hi #oredchat! YES, character should be taught in school. The role of school is to prepare, and character will take them a long way.

LeachTeach4 Sep 10 @ 11:33 PM EDT

Hi! Jamie here from Southern Oregon, High School ELA teacher. I say, YES! We all need help maturing into positive adults. #OrEdChat

ManionJulie - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:33 PM EDT

Hello Julie from Bend here. I teach first grade. #oredchat

afewthingsworth Sep 10 @ 11:33 PM EDT

Yes KathiSue--it also supports students figuring out who they are #OrEdChat

teachforthought Sep 10 @ 11:33 PM EDT

Sean here! YES character isn’t innate, and isn’t modeled enough! We need it in the classrooms. #OrEdChat

misterdaines Sep 10 @ 11:33 PM EDT

#orEdChat Hi, 4th-grade teacher in Bakersfield with #teamBCSD. Character is taught if we choose to, or not. Why not make it purposeful?

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techoutmyclass Sep 10 @ 11:33 PM EDT

Hello from Troutdale! Yes! Strong character can build a strong future! #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:33 PM EDT

Hey #OrEdChat crew! I'm Heather Marrs 3rd grade teacher and edtech teacher leader in Southern Oregon

akperera Sep 10 @ 11:34 PM EDT

Greetings #ORedChat 'ers - @akperera here from @greshamschools #TeamGBSD

cacothren Sep 10 @ 11:34 PM EDT

Hi! Yes character ed should be taught. Ed is more than just reading/math. Ss r the future. #OrEdChat

afewthingsworth Sep 10 @ 11:35 PM EDT

What do you think of instead of "character traits" call them "successful learner traits"? #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:36 PM EDT

YES CharacterEd is the foundation of what we do Info dissemination is no longer our main job. building character should be a focus #OrEdChat

akperera Sep 10 @ 11:36 PM EDT

A1 #OREDChat _good character ed is effective when blended into every aspect of school &discipline is focus on #problemsolving #TeamGBSD

cacothren Sep 10 @ 11:37 PM EDT

Some Ss don't have families that teach character.It is up 2 us 2 teach it, model it & foster it.They spend 35 hrs a week @ school. #OrEdChat

azkgro Sep 10 @ 11:38 PM EDT

#OrEdChat Karen principal fromAZ and YES! We educate the complete child

hmarrs24 - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:38 PM EDT

Totally agree with you! It has to be authentically integrated throughout or it's just another lesson soon to be forgotten #OrEdChat

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SteinbrinkLaura Sep 10 @ 11:38 PM EDT

Character ed matters, no matter how it's implemented. #oredchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:39 PM EDT

Welcome everyone!! Q1 is up now! Please use the A1: format to answer and remember to include #OrEdChat!

afewthingsworth Sep 10 @ 11:39 PM EDT

Yes Heather--authentically integrated towards student ownership #OrEdChat #TeamBGSD

KatieJMcNamara Sep 10 @ 11:39 PM EDT

Hey hey #OrEdChat character ed is part of everything.

ManionJulie - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:39 PM EDT

We use the Virtues program. I think there are 50 named universal virtues. We use them in our PBIS program.#oredchat

duckfan66 Sep 10 @ 11:40 PM EDT

Hi this is John from #TeamGBSD. "character ed" should be taught to our students? Modeled and adulated makes sense to me. #OREDChat

KathiSueSummers Sep 10 @ 11:40 PM EDT

A1 Before I retired we would use the Character Counts curriculum with the MS students. #OrEdChat

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 10 @ 11:40 PM EDT

Hi, Heather! Will try to stay up for all of the chat! :) #OrEdChat

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misterdaines Sep 10 @ 11:41 PM EDT

#OrEdChat A1:Our district, #TeamBCSD , devoted the first 3 days of school to Social-Emotional relationship building. A bold start for us.

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hmarrs24 - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:41 PM EDT

A1: Our school allows teachers to integrate character ed into our everyday classrooms, curriculum, interactions with students #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Sep 10 @ 11:41 PM EDT

A1 cont When I was @ the hs, I used the "8 Keys to Employability' #OrEdChat

LeachTeach4 Sep 10 @ 11:41 PM EDT

A1:Sr Eng Ss read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens & we use that as a springboard for character building activities & convos #OrEdChat

afewthingsworth Sep 10 @ 11:41 PM EDT

Yes John, taught and modeled consistently--not sure about a "program", but maybe an ongoing instructional routine? #OrEdChat #TeamGBSD

cacothren Sep 10 @ 11:42 PM EDT

A1: We have community circles, PBIS, and a lot of teachers integrate character building through books. #OrEdChat

KatieJMcNamara Sep 10 @ 11:42 PM EDT

A1 Tenants of #pbis lessons are incorporated in school day. #OrEdChat

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duckfan66 Sep 10 @ 11:42 PM EDT

We have to be careful of imposing our values when it comes to imposing character and values. Just sayin. #OREDChat

howie_hua Sep 10 @ 11:42 PM EDT

A1: My school doesn't incorporate character building, but I like to include grit, respect, and reflection into every lesson. #oredchat

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 10 @ 11:43 PM EDT

A1: Our ele has character word of the month & Ss are rewarded at the monthly character ed assembly. Our ms is working on it. HS=O #oredchat

afewthingsworth Sep 10 @ 11:43 PM EDT

Yes, Heather--integrated character ed into daily classroom routines with choice and voice #OrEdChat #TeamGBSD

teachforthought Sep 10 @ 11:43 PM EDT

A1: we use safeschools, PBIS school-wide, I use Mind Up and Purpose Driven Learning (gamification) in my class! #OrEdChat

techoutmyclass Sep 10 @ 11:44 PM EDT

A1:My school is cont. to build a strong PBIS team that emphasizes char ed.I see Ts leading char ed discussions regularly #oredchat #TeamGBSD

ChristinaAronen Sep 10 @ 11:44 PM EDT

A1: We use the Honorable Character program that charts honorable behavior each week. This year we are adding 12 Words to Live By. #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:39 PM EDT

Welcome everyone!! Q1 is up now! Please use the A1: format to answer and remember to include #OrEdChat!

tishrich Sep 10 @ 11:44 PM EDT

Popping into say hi #oredchat ! Going away party for my daughter tonight. 😢 Just getting home! #sadmama❤️

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misterdaines Sep 10 @ 11:44 PM EDT

#OrEdChat A1b: My school also started thinking maps this y. I like defining character traits with them. Prompts reflection and Ss skill use.

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hmarrs24 - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:44 PM EDT

Here's Q2! Moving fast tonight #OrEdChat!

tishrich Sep 10 @ 11:44 PM EDT

Popping into say hi #oredchat ! Going away party for my daughter tonight. 😢 Just getting home! #sadmama❤️

sharannb Sep 10 @ 11:45 PM EDT

#OrEdChat Shsr- 2nd grade in Salem. Torn. .24 effect size per Hattie for Social skills progs. Some progs though help with T-Ss relationship

BarbKeeton Sep 10 @ 11:45 PM EDT

A1: Our school #DCDK8 focuses on one character trait each month. We teach it and reinforce it all month long. #TeamGBSD #OrEdChat

KatieJMcNamara Sep 10 @ 11:45 PM EDT

Any day is a good day to teach kindness and #empathy #kindnessmatters #OrEdChat

akperera Sep 10 @ 11:45 PM EDT

A2-#OREDCHAT -I'm not sure there is a limit but school has to identify key traits ie -Trust/ GRIT/Empathy/ Citizenship/Respect #TeamGBSD

KathiSueSummers Sep 10 @ 11:46 PM EDT

A2 It is easy for me because I have 8 Employability skills/character I am looking 4 as a student works. #OrEdChat

LeachTeach4 Sep 10 @ 11:46 PM EDT

A2:Well, 7 Habits...so 7 traits... ;-) #OrEdChat

afewthingsworth Sep 10 @ 11:46 PM EDT

Q2 "Successful Learner Traits" being mindful of what/when to teach based on this year's students needs #OrEdChat #TeamGBSD

JamieR42 Sep 10 @ 11:46 PM EDT

Have seen programs come and go, so not sure exactly which format is most effective either. Ts got to believe in it! #OrEdChat #leadig4dsd2

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principalDLM Sep 10 @ 11:47 PM EDT

A1 We focus on PBIS lessons & embed it in every day conversations. We also do #peacebuilders & #kimochis in the lower grades #OrEdChat

howie_hua Sep 10 @ 11:47 PM EDT

A2: I kind of already answered this in A1 but I focus on 3: grit, respect for other's thoughts, and self-reflection. #oredchat

misterdaines Sep 10 @ 11:47 PM EDT

#OrEdChat A2: We use three traits. (PBIS based) Respectful, Responsible, Safe. The number of traits doesn't matter. Intent and reflection do

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hmarrs24 - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:48 PM EDT

A2: I use Purpose Driven Learning in my classroom. 10 traits Confidence, Creativity, Enthusiasm, Effort, Focus, Resilience, etc. #OrEdChat

sharannb Sep 10 @ 11:48 PM EDT

#OrEdChat A2 plus "Habits of Mind" and 9 other character traits that mess into 12 tools

KathiSueSummers Sep 10 @ 11:48 PM EDT

Hi Tisha. @tishrich #OrEdChat

KatieJMcNamara Sep 10 @ 11:48 PM EDT

A2 Teach character ed meaningfully by incorporating #TeachSDGs #OrEdChat

duckfan66 Sep 10 @ 11:49 PM EDT

A2: @runnin26 and I feel that it depends on the student population, the staff makeup and the needs of the school. Not a blanket. #oredchat

afewthingsworth Sep 10 @ 11:49 PM EDT

Q2 Howie--Respect for other's thinking is such an important ongoing life skill-- #OrEdChat #TeamGBSD

techoutmyclass Sep 10 @ 11:49 PM EDT

A2:I would love to see #TeamGBSD discuss character ed & perhaps identify specific traits to focus on (school &/or dist wide) #oredchat

afewthingsworth Sep 10 @ 11:49 PM EDT

Q2 Exactly John--not a one size fits all and depends on the needs of the students that year in that moment of time #OrEdChat #TeamGBSD

principalDLM Sep 10 @ 11:50 PM EDT

A2 The number isn't important. Whether Ss are learning to be productive, kind citizens in society is what is important #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:50 PM EDT

Wow! The time is getting away from me with all of this great convo! Here's Q3! #OrEdChat

ChristinaAronen Sep 10 @ 11:51 PM EDT

A2 12 Words to Live By patience grace respect honor obedience love kindness service self-control faithfulness joy and compassion #OrEdchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:44 PM EDT

Here's Q2! Moving fast tonight #OrEdChat!

sharannb Sep 10 @ 11:52 PM EDT

#OrEdChat when i think abt my students of color, i wonder how the parents view character ed.? Mexico does include some in there Civics

KatieJMcNamara Sep 10 @ 11:52 PM EDT

Loaded question with your graphics 😄 #oredchat

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KathiSueSummers Sep 10 @ 11:52 PM EDT

A3, I use to run my lab like a business, very easy to incorporate skills/traits. #OrEdChat Even had a time clock...

KatieJMcNamara Sep 10 @ 11:53 PM EDT

A3 Literature always provides great education and talking points . #OrEdChat

principalDLM Sep 10 @ 11:53 PM EDT

A3 It needs to be embedded in every day conversations & activities. It needs to be part of the culture of the campus #OrEdChat

sharannb Sep 10 @ 11:53 PM EDT

#OrEdChat A3 through morning Meeting, protecting senarios, through literature.

LeachTeach4 Sep 10 @ 11:53 PM EDT

A3:We looks for the 7 Habit traits in ourselves & in characters we read about in English class #OrEdChat

JamieR42 Sep 10 @ 11:53 PM EDT

A2: teaching in context very impactful👍 love seeing #PBL and #designtginking lessons integrating character ed! #leading4dsd2 #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:53 PM EDT

A3:I take every teachable moment I can get! I also have a toolbox full of great literature that my 3rd grdrs really identify with! #OrEdChat

KatieJMcNamara Sep 10 @ 11:53 PM EDT

Kindness cures most #oredchat

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akperera Sep 10 @ 11:54 PM EDT

A3- #OREDChat ChacterEd works best when defined/modeled/given time to practice/given timely feedback/Acknowledge positive conduct #TeamGBSD

techoutmyclass Sep 10 @ 11:54 PM EDT

A3: Books are such a beautiful way to encourage char ed discussions. #TeamGBSD #oredchat

misterdaines Sep 10 @ 11:54 PM EDT

#OrEdChat A3: This is something I can work on better beyond the "Is this the kind of person we want to be?" rhetorical question.

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hmarrs24 - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:54 PM EDT

A3 cont'd: We also have a focal trait each week that we work on modeling and learning more about how it looks and feels #OrEdChat

howie_hua Sep 10 @ 11:54 PM EDT

A3: I love reflections. I have Ss spend about 1 minute after each problem reflecting on their misconceptions and what they learned.#oredchat

ChristinaAronen Sep 10 @ 11:54 PM EDT

A3 Through weekly chapel programs. Each class takes 2 turns a year putting on a skit that revolves around our theme for the year. #OrEdchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:50 PM EDT

Wow! The time is getting away from me with all of this great convo! Here's Q3! #OrEdChat

BarbKeeton Sep 10 @ 11:54 PM EDT

A3: Using literature and current events to teach character are both ways that students connect to more readily. #OrEdChat #TeamGBSD

misterdaines Sep 10 @ 11:54 PM EDT

Teachable moments are the best. The Ss remember them vividly! #OrEdChat

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SteinbrinkLaura Sep 10 @ 11:55 PM EDT

A3: I try to teach it through the literature we read in English. It isn't formally taught in my HS. Also use everyday situations. #oredchat

techoutmyclass Sep 10 @ 11:56 PM EDT

A3 cont.: I also <3 to share my personal stories. Ss love to hear that we're human and that we cont. to develop our own character #oredchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:56 PM EDT

Q4 is up!! Sorry we might be going a tad long tonight! This conversation has been so fantastic! Keep it up! #OrEdChat

runnin26 Sep 10 @ 11:56 PM EDT

A3:monthly virtues and weekly character ed lessons that are made by our staff based off our kids and their needs...all lit based #oredchat

cacothren Sep 10 @ 11:56 PM EDT

Def ❤️using 📚2start the convos about character.Thinking about starting a kindness club where Ss r inv in random acts of kindness #OrEdChat

LeachTeach4 Sep 10 @ 11:58 PM EDT

A4:Ss love Angela Duckworth's TEDTalk about Grit. They can relate to it. #OrEdChat

runnin26 Sep 10 @ 11:58 PM EDT

Here is a blog post I wrote for @ascd on this topic https://t.co/vpx08RYRBH #oredchat

KatieJMcNamara Sep 10 @ 11:58 PM EDT

Rak has an amazing ripple effect #OrEdChat

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KathiSueSummers Sep 10 @ 11:58 PM EDT

A4: Here are a couple links https://t.co/CjaXj3mfSE https://t.co/xIN1Fh2AgM #OrEdChat

techoutmyclass Sep 10 @ 11:59 PM EDT

A4: Looking forward to checking out these char ed resources! #oredchat

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 10 @ 11:59 PM EDT

Sorry to cut out a bit early! Thanks for moderating, @hmarrs24 ! #oredchat

duckfan66 Sep 10 @ 11:59 PM EDT

Recognizing students and staff that model those traits which identify with community building and trust building. #oredchat #TeamGBSD

hmarrs24 - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:59 PM EDT

A4:made posters 4 our classroom that we use to talk abt each wk & to refer to when teachable moments occur https://t.co/F6MZ66dOJX #OrEdChat

principalDLM Sep 10 @ 11:59 PM EDT

A4 We used @Kimochis in the lower grades to teach character skills & SEL. & too many books to name help reinforce character traits #OrEdChat

ChristinaAronen Sep 10 @ 11:59 PM EDT

A4 School assemblies are awesome. @thinkkindness is coming Thurs, and in Oct Power of One assembly. #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:56 PM EDT

Q4 is up!! Sorry we might be going a tad long tonight! This conversation has been so fantastic! Keep it up! #OrEdChat

akperera Sep 10 @ 11:59 PM EDT

A4- #OREDChat • Modeling RAK & relevance are the best resources but my fav is PBIS& Laura Candler’s creating a classroom culture #TeamGBSD