This research-based curriculum is designed to improve the character and leadership traits among high school students. Most schools use this as a
stand-alone course, using it as an elective for their freshmen academy, at-risk populations or student government classes. Other schools choose
to integrate it into other core classes, such as social studies, health, English or life skills. Either way, this curriculum provides students
with the necessary skills to be successful in all facets of their lives. Students and teachers alike come to rely on the consistent weekly format
of ethical dilemmas, lectures, basic skills, core readings, basic skills and writing assignments.
What separates this curriculum from other "soft skills" curricula is an emphasis on reading and writing. Each week students write a two-page essay and read a chapter from the Role Models text book. The literature is clear that
all curricula needs to be rigorous and academically challenging. There are high expectations placed on each child - students can't just show up and
get an A in this course. We also designed the weekly topics to be relevant and meaningful to a child's life. It is very important that every student
understands how each lesson plan will impact their future. Detailed lesson plans, overheads, PowerPoint presentations, quizzes, final exams, syllabi,
grading scales and everything necessary to teach this course is included with this curriculum. |
