Habit#11 – Serve Sacrificially. I love seeing the term ‘apprentices’ being used in schools and churches. It conjures up such a special picture of learning, growth and mastery coupled with guidance and support. Fiona Hammond wrote a fabulous article, “Apprentices who love their work” for the Generations Together website. I then received an update from […]
Strengths, Dreams an...
There is a fabulous chapter in Sue Roffey’s book, Circle Solutions for Student Wellbeing, about helping young people acknowledge and develop the positive in themselves. I love Sue Roffey’s concept of ‘emerging strengths’ and think that this could be particularly useful in our schools. It sits perfectly with developing Habits of Heart too! As Sue […]
What does it have to...
In the context of religious education, teaching character possibly serves to make this subject more meaningful and relevant. When character is our cornerstone in the classroom, the students are able to connect their lessons to their own lives easily and purposefully. There is so much research in to the profound effects of Character Education. It […]
Be Courageous Resour...
Be Wise – A Philosop
“Use knowledge in life giving ways.” If you could have a ‘favourite’ Habits of Heart – I am thinking this one – Be Wise – would be high on my list. (Maybe ask your students to think about which Habit of Heart is resonating with them as you begin your lesson.) “Philosophy in the Classroom” […]
How do you live with...
Habits of Heart #12 is Build Community. Schools are wonderful places to focus on the ‘Communal’ Habits of Heart. Building a community, whether it is a classroom community, a whole school community or local community, requires certain skills and dispositions. It can be linked to ‘character education’ and the traits or virtues that enhance community […]
Be Compassionate Res...
Habits Create Charac...
“Gratitude is both an emotion and a character trait,” according to the wonderful authors of a fabulous new book, ‘Character Toolkit for Teachers’. Written by Elizabeth Wright and Frederika Roberts, this book should be on every teacher’s desk! This great book is the practical toolkit we all need as we focus on character education in […]
Get Your Engines Rev...
If you haven’t watched Auto B Good – Fruits of the Spirit with you students, then treat yourself. Prepare your students with an introduction about the Fruit of the Spirit. Teach your students the Bible verse, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things […]