A consistent weekly format utilizing ethical dilemmas, lectures, character movie segments, current events, role model readings, basic skills and expository writing assignments is implemented to provide a framework for stable learning. Each lesson plan ties into a specific learning style, i.e. small and large group discussion, lecture format, visual learning, reading, peer learning and written work. There is a 100% fit between the curriculum and the textbook,
Role Models: Examples of Character and Leadership. After teaching this course for several years, the author realized that students need to learn about real people who exemplify each of the traits studied in the curriculum. Students need positive role models to look up to and emulate, thereby raising the bar of expectations. This book allows students to read about a remarkable person who exemplifies the character trait of the week.
