The Leader in Me Website offers a host of ideas and resources for helping today 's kids become strong, responsible, and caring citizens who learn the skills needed to become leaders. The 7 Habits are a key component behind the program and emphasizes to students the fundamental truth that their education and future depend upon ultimately upon their own choices, efforts, and actions. I admire this program because of its emphasis on the 7 Habits which I believe are applicable to all people regardless of age, gender, race, religion, etc. In a society where some are ignorant of the deeper concepts of respecting elders and being responsible or accountable I believe these 7 Habits have the potential to change a person 's outlook on life and
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One of my most profound experiences with the Leader in Me and 7 Habits program was two years ago when a class of 4th grade students introduced themselves to me with a handshake and a polite request for my name all while looking me directly in the eye. Their level of confidence and manners were astounding and when I met their building principal I knew where their training had originated. That experience convinced me of the effectiveness of this particular program and I began to realize the teachings within these ideologies have the potential to be life changing for many of today 's …show more content…
*For future references, plans are in place to compile videos onto CD 's and flash drives for students without internet access. For those without access to both internet and digital devices, there will always be the possibility of renting a preloaded device to use at home, and/or students will be given extra time before school/class to view any needed videos for the day.
As part of my Capstone Project for my T&T Masters in Education program I have been developing an online LMS through Edmodo. On my LMS you will find podcasts, videos, and lesson plans - all in the making and all ready to be modified. The lessons currently available on my Edmodo site are designed with 5th grade students in mind and draw from the summer school unit I taught in 2015.
To view the site, please click on the mail icon at the top of the screen to send me a request.
*Please note: At this time only requests made by employers will be answered. When the site is finished it will be made available to parents and family
One of my most profound experiences with the Leader in Me and 7 Habits program was two years ago when a class of 4th grade students introduced themselves to me with a handshake and a polite request for my name all while looking me directly in the eye. Their level of confidence and manners were astounding and when I met their building principal I knew where their training had originated. That experience convinced me of the effectiveness of this particular program and I began to realize the teachings within these ideologies have the potential to be life changing for many of today 's …show more content…
*For future references, plans are in place to compile videos onto CD 's and flash drives for students without internet access. For those without access to both internet and digital devices, there will always be the possibility of renting a preloaded device to use at home, and/or students will be given extra time before school/class to view any needed videos for the day.
As part of my Capstone Project for my T&T Masters in Education program I have been developing an online LMS through Edmodo. On my LMS you will find podcasts, videos, and lesson plans - all in the making and all ready to be modified. The lessons currently available on my Edmodo site are designed with 5th grade students in mind and draw from the summer school unit I taught in 2015.
To view the site, please click on the mail icon at the top of the screen to send me a request.
*Please note: At this time only requests made by employers will be answered. When the site is finished it will be made available to parents and family