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Goal: To conduct an investigation
on implementing a Character Education Program to see if there is an
improvement in behavior, grades and incidents of bullying.
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Action Step(s):
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Person(s)
Responsible:
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Timeline
Start/End:
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Needed
Resources:
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Evaluation:
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1)Students will complete an open-ended character
pre-survey.
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Jackie Martinson
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December 20th
, 2012
September 2013
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Paper/Pencil
Survey
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Read each survey
and analyze students’ understanding of each character trait.
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2)Implement various character education lessons and
assigning corresponding activities.
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Jackie Martinson
Students
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January - May 2013
September 2013 –
March 2014
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Various
Materials/Activities
Group/Independent
Discussion
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Student
participation and completion of activities
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3)Teacher nominated
Fourth Grade Character STAR
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Jackie Martinson
3 other 4th
Grade teachers
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Each 6 Weeks
January - May 2013
September – March
2014
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Nomination Sheet
“Fourth Grade
Character STAR” Wall (Picture and Star)
Fourth Grade
Character STAR Certificate
Chick-Fil-A Gift
Cards
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Teachers will
select a student to nominate for each of the character categories in which
they represent. Students will
receive a Certificate, a gift card to Chick-Fil-A and their name and
picture on the Character Wall
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4)Analyze classroom conduct charts to track weekly
behavior changes
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Jackie Martinson
3 other 4th
Grade teachers
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January – May 2013
(weekly)
September
2013-March 2014 (weekly)
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Weekly conduct
chart
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Tracking weekly
student behavior looking for positive effects
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5)Analyze student grades at the end of every 6 weeks
grading period
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Jackie Martinson
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At the end of
every 6 weeks beginning January 2013 – May 2013
September 2013 –
March 2014
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Student report
cards
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Track student
grades by report cards every 6 weeks to watch for increases or decreases in
grades.
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6) Daily observations of bullying incidents and
weekly or monthly 4th grade bullying referrals to the school counselor.
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-Jackie Martinson
-Other 3 4th
Grade teachers
-School counselor
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January – May 2013
September 2013 –
March 2014
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Weekly Bullying
Reporting Sheet
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Track the number
of 4th grade bullying referrals to school counselor.
Track weekly
bullying reporting and how the situation was handled within each of the 4th
grade classroom.
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7) Analyze data to decide what did or did not work,
and if there are any changes to make which would improve the program for
the next year.
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Jackie Martinson
Other 4th
Grade Teachers
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May 2013
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4th
Grade Teacher Survey
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Use teacher survey
and observations to improve this program to use for the 2013-2014 school
year
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Jackie, I LOVE THIS!!! When I was in the classroom, myself and a few other teachers started a program similar to yours. We really just worked with male students who showed good leadership qualities, but were misusing them. Our weekly lessons dealt with many of the character traits you speak of as well as gave them jobs around the school such as monitoring the cleanliness of the restrooms, changing the marquee information, and they also put together a car wash that is really successful to raise money for our PTO each year. I would recommend looking into giving them responsibilities around the school to show to build a trust with the students. Great program and I wish I had thought of it! Good luck
ReplyDeleteJackie,
ReplyDeleteGreat concept. I wish there was a program that spiraled with the students through high school. Building a good character foundation is important. I am looking forward to watching your progress. I hope to get some ideas to incorporate on the high school level. I did not see anything that will allow the students to see some examples of bullying that are identified. Will this happen? Will there be any student reflection?
My coach always said that character is what you are when no one is looking and would tell us how to act when no one is looking. This is going to be a great research plan. Building character into students only allows success in the class, and out of the class. The first thought when I read your goal was, "This is what a teacher is". What I mean by that is not so much teaching academics but teaching young society how to be grown ups and how to be good people. Good job.
ReplyDeleteNicholas, thank you for the suggestion of the jobs around the school! Right now thestudents we have that would benefit the most from this are in a program started by the assistant principal and we take things one day at a time with them. I'll keep it in mind for next year though!
ReplyDeleteStevan, thanks for the questions!! Our students go to counseling weekly where they talk about bullying and preventing it. However, I do plan on covering more specific bullying incidents that apply to my children. I loved your question about student refelction, and I hadn't thought of it at that point, but I am now! I'm considering what would be the best way for them to reflect. They are a challenging group, and I hope I can find something they will do without complaint and that it will help them!! I agree with you about having a spiraling program all through school!! I think it would do wonderful things for our schools!!
Kody, thank you!! I feel the same way you do!! There is far more to being a teacher than just the academic side of things!! We see most of these darling far longer every day than their parents do, and we have to point them in the right direction!!