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Effective Methods in Character Education

Thursday, December 2, 2010
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lunch on your own

Presenter: Dr. Marvin Berkowitz,
Sanford N. McDonnell Endowed Professor of Character Education, University of Missouri St. Louis

Description: This workshop is one of three courses required for CHARACTERplus Certification in Character Education. It explores research-based strategies that are shown effective in increasing:

attachment to school

academic goals and motives

academic achievement

independence,initiative

problem-solving

citizenship

character knowledge

Based on the What Works Study(Berkowitz & Bier)and additional research that assesses individual practices, this workshop explores classroom and schoolwide strategies that develop character.

Unity Building

Class Meetings

Peer Mediation

Cooperative Learning

Cross-age, Advisory and Buddy programs

Developmental Discipline

Effective Student Government

Social Emotional Skill Training

Service Learning

Parents as partners

Location: Partnership Conference Center • RCEW • 8225 Florissant Rd. • 63121
Directions to RCEW

REGISTRATION:
CHARACTERplus Members: Free Click here to see if your district is a member:
Non-Members: $75

Reservations Required: Please take note of the reference # below and register online OR
contact Brenda Kirchoff, bkirchoff@csd.org, (314) 692-9736.
Confirmations will be sent to you by E-mail.

Ref. # 14070-28a
Limit: 60