Students understand the personal and social importance and the basic terminology and concepts of character and ethics. They strive to acquire the knowledge, adopt the values, and develop the skills, traits, and conduct patterns of a person of good character, and they seek to govern their choices and actions by universal moral/ethical principles.
CL7.1.a. Good character – components
Students understand that good character consists of attributes reflecting positive moral values, traits, dispositions, habits and attitudes. They know that their character (i.e., who they are inside) will define them, shape their reputation, and determine how they are likely to act. (For example, will they be generous or indifferent to a person in need, kind or cruel to a person who made a mistake, honest or devious in dealing with others?)
CL7.1.b. Importance of character
Students understand that good character is more important to success, meaningful relationships, self-respect, and the esteem of others than other commonly valued attributes, including intelligence, beauty, talent, money, and status. Character not only defines who they are, it determines their future.
CL7.1.c. Responsibility for character
Students understand that their character is a product of their values and choices (i.e., the formation of their character lies in their own hands). Students accept and demonstrate personal responsibility to create and improve their character by conscientious efforts to strengthen their commitment and adherence to ethical values and principles.
CL7.1.d. The SIX Pillars of Character
Students understand that ethical beliefs and actions are the foundation of good character (i.e., character is ethics in action). They seek to develop and display the virtues and traits arising from universal ethical values known as the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship.
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