Home attempts can then be recorded in a notebook. The final step to teaching any character trait is to reinforce to students appropriate or incorrect trait behavior as soon as convenient. Keep it up. Catching students doing a behavior wrong before it becomes a bad habit increases the student's chances of acquiring more character traits. Do on the spot correction.
Students benefit from immediate behavior correction.
Catch positive behaviors. When you reinforce character behaviors done correctly, students are more likely to repeat the behavior. Educators Can Make A Difference With the growing number of today's students lacking solid character development, it is imperative that schools incorporate ongoing character education. Keep in mind the best character lessons are ones that blend naturally into your existing plans. There are endless ways to use literature, videos, music, quotations, news articles, and historical figures that embody the themes of strong character.