These contracts, understandably, are more subjective and difficult to evaluate. It is all the more important then, to be intentional and focused in these areas. Here are some tips as you interact with students about learning contracts in areas of character or spiritual formation. Encourage specificity and objectivity about character or spiritual formation issues. Distinguish between character traits and character indicators.
Indicators are much more objective and easier to assess than traits.
Help students identify appropriate, objective indicators of the growth they desire. For example, respect for others is difficult to assess, but punctuality is a measurable indicator of respect. Leave room for the unexpected. Learning strategies do not limit what can be done or experienced. Rather, they provide a context and frame of reference in which surprises can make more impact.