Description

In Search of Character™ spotlights ten core virtues that help teens develop into caring, respectful, responsible people who make choices based on what’s right, rather than what’s easy.

In this 10 part video series, viewers take a fun, behind-the-scenes peek at the Dr. Mike Radio Show, where callers explore different aspects of character with “Dr. Mike” (Michael Thomson, Ph.D.) and his co-host. Listen in on the lively, thoughtful, and revealing discussions of high school students from around the country. Watch inspiring documentary profiles of young people who exemplify the power of good character in the real world.

In Search of Character™ focuses on the ten virtues most commonly named by parents, educators, and community groups concerned with character education. While each of these words evokes its own meaning, what counts most, like colors on a canvas, is the way they interact to paint a complete picture. In Search of Character™ is not about teaching individual virtues, it’s about helping young people construct a vision of themselves as good people and then live up to that vision. It’s about showing them that, in a world where poor character is so commonplace, they can choose to be better than that.

Each volume in the series is approximately 25 minutes in length. A printable teaching guide is included on each DVD, providing discussion questions, writing assignments, and follow-up activities that support the lesson.

Sample Video Clip from the In Search of Character series:

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What People Are Saying…

“These are the best topic-driven educational videos I have seen. . . We had the best class discussion we’ve had all year.”
—Middle School Counselor, Scottsburg, IN

“A perfect stimulus for classroom discussions, setting a level of conversation that is thought-provoking and informative.”
—Director, Georgia Center for Character Education

“The IN SEARCH OF CHARACTER video series has been a huge hit here. It has been very, very enthusiastically received by our member schools. We just can’t keep them on the shelf!”
—Safe and Drug Free Schools Consortium, Columbus, OH

“I was stunned. The kids in my class started their own discussion, bringing up points in the video, and relating it to themselves or their family or friends. Never before had I come across a video presentation of such quality that met the needs of not only my students, but any student viewing this video.”
—Teacher, Detention Center School, Wauwatosa, WI

“The real-life examples of teens who chose to act on their beliefs are truly inspiring. Here are positive role models with whom teens can identify and emulate.”
—Teleschool Specialist – Hawaii Dept. of Education

What People Are Saying…

“These are the best topic-driven educational videos I have seen. . . We had the best class discussion we’ve had all year.”
—Middle School Counselor, Scottsburg, IN

“A perfect stimulus for classroom discussions, setting a level of conversation that is thought-provoking and informative.”
—Director, Georgia Center for Character Education

“The IN SEARCH OF CHARACTER video series has been a huge hit here. It has been very, very enthusiastically received by our member schools. We just can’t keep them on the shelf!”
—Safe and Drug Free Schools Consortium, Columbus, OH

“I was stunned. The kids in my class started their own discussion, bringing up points in the video, and relating it to themselves or their family or friends. Never before had I come across a video presentation of such quality that met the needs of not only my students, but any student viewing this video.”
—Teacher, Detention Center School, Wauwatosa, WI

“The real life examples of teens who chose to act on their beliefs are truly inspiring. Here are positive role models with whom teens can identify and emulate.”
—Teleschool Specialist – Hawaii Dept. of Education

Click on the title below for a printer-friendly PDF file of the Teaching Guide.

• Vol. 1 In Search of Character – Trustworthiness
• Vol. 2 In Search of Character – Respect
• Vol. 3 In Search of Character – Responsibility
• Vol. 4 In Search of Character – Fairness
• Vol. 5 In Search of Character – Caring
• Vol. 6 In Search of Character – Citizenship
• Vol. 7 In Search of Character – Honesty
• Vol. 8 In Search of Character – Courage
• Vol. 9 In Search of Character – Diligence
• Vol. 10 In Search of Character – Integrity

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