Talking it Over A Workbook for Character

Here is a book written for parents, teachers, and guidance counselors, intended as a tool for character development. It emphasizes building supportive climates that promote ethical development, while stressing listening, dialogue, and problem solving. Proper use of this book will allow the child to become less parent-dependent and more independent and peer-oriented in their thinking.

Foreword

ix

Preface

xiii

Acknowledgments

xv

Introduction

xvii

Developing a Supportive Home and Classroom Climate

1

(32)

Background

1

(5)

Beliefs about Children

6

(1)

A Formula for Success

7

(1)

Worksheet #1, What I Believe about Children

8

(1)

Worksheet #2 - #3, Evaluating Our Weekly Activities

9

(4)

Worksheet #2a, Evaluation Calendar for Developing More Family Time

13

(1)

Worksheet #3a, Planning Calendar for Developing More Family Time

14

(1)

Worksheet #2b, Evaluation Calendar for Developing Discussions of Character Principles in the Classroom

15

(1)

Worksheet #3b, Planning Calendar for Developing Discussions of Character Principles in the Classroom

16

(1)

Foundation Building

17

(7)

A Supportive Environment

24

(4)

Worksheet #4, Developing a Supportive Environment: A Checklist

28

(4)

Developing a Supportive Environment Action Plan

32

(1)

Examining Value Choices through Listening and Dialogue

33

(22)

Background

33

(21)

Respect

35

(3)

Trust

38

(2)

Love

40

(2)

Honesty

42

(2)

Friendship

44

(2)

Responsibility

46

(2)

Consistency

48

(2)

Commitment

50

(2)

Fair-Mindedness

52

(2)

Worksheet #5, Daily/Weekly Journal

54

(1)

How to Talk with Children about Making Ethical Choices

55

(30)

Moral Choices and Moral Dilemmas

55

(5)

Guideposts

60

(25)

Guidepost #1: Imagination

61

(3)

Guidepost #2: Objectivity

64

(4)

Guidepost #3: Consequences

68

(8)

Guidepost #4: Understanding

76

(9)

Helping Children Develop Problem-Solving Skills

85

(32)

Touchstones for Developing Ethical Behavior in Children

85

(2)

How Children Learn

87

(5)

Worksheet #6, Guiding Principles: A ``Can Do'' List

92

(2)

How to Be Good to One Another

94

(2)

Affective Skills Chart

96

(1)

Worksheet #7a, How Does Your Family Rate?

97

(1)

Worksheet #7b, How Does Your Classroom Rate?

98

(1)

Helping Children Become Better Thinkers

99

(1)

A Recipe for Change

100

(6)

Record Children's Responses Here

106

(11)

Building Relationships and Resolving Conflicts

117

(28)

Introduction

117

(4)

Activities for Self-Understanding

121

(8)

Activities for Building Relationships

129

(5)

Activities for Resolving Conflicts

134

(11)

Reestablishing Ethical Values

145

(12)

Introduction

145

(1)

Developing Supportive, Cooperative, Ethical Climates

146

(2)

Worksheet #8, Six Characteristics of a Supportive Climate

148

(2)

Ideas for Improving Group Climate

150

(1)

Defensive Behaviors to Avoid

151

(1)

Building Healthy Families and Schools

152

(2)

Worksheet #9, Six Characteristics of a Supportive Climate

154

(1)

Worksheet #10, Plans for Improvement

155

(1)

In Closing

156

(1)

Notes

157

(6)

Bibliography

163

(4)

About the Author

167

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