Character Way

Character Way is a video based learning program designed to help children develop into caring, respectful, responsible people who know what's right, want what's right, and do what's right.

Each grade module is organized around a delightful collection of short vignettes which convey, in an entertaining and thoughtful way, such positive qualities of character as honesty, fairness, and altruism. These video dramas, fables, documentaries, and games provide teachers with a fun way to teach good values and engage young students in lively, meaningful class discussions.

Character Way is an excellent first step into character education, as well as an exciting supplement to already existing programs.

Each Module Includes:

Teacher Training Videotape
This half-hour video gives teachers step-by-step instructions for using Character Way in their classrooms. In addition, the second half of this tape features Dr. Thomas Lickona, author of Educating for Character, who offers practical ideas for implementing character education both schoolwide and in the classroom.

Teacher's Guide
How To Teach Character:
The guide's opening section encourages teachers to accept their role as moral educators and explains the basics of character education for young students.

Lesson Plans
Every segment has its own lesson plan which includes video instructions, summary and analysis questions with expected student answers and extension activities.

Parents' Report
Teachers can photocopy and send home to parents this report on the contents of every lesson. This is a great tool to bolster parental support of the school's work.

Produced by the Ethics Resource Center