Do you have control over your own success?

Character development is at least as important as the development of academic skills. A strong character fuels self-discipline and self-motivation, both of which are important catalysts for success in life. Character development is hard work, especially when a person’s difficult life circumstances get in the way.

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Should we always tell the truth?  This is a question we want to say  "yes" to but we know that life makes it hard to tell the truth sometimes.  According to Elizabeth Cady Stanton, truth is the only safe ground to stand on.  The truth protects us, even in the times when we  think we are protecting someone else by lying.

Should great leaders follow?

Students understand the dynamics of leadership firsthand, both from the perspective of being a follower of their teachers and being role models for their peers. They have strong opinions about how leaders should behave and what ethical responsibilities they should have to others. It’s important to give students space to reflect upon the qualities of good leadership.

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How do we know when forgiveness is the right thing to do?

Students know what it feels like to be hurt. When they are hurt, they have choices to make about how to treat the people who hurt them. These choices give them opportunities to demonstrate empathy and respect for others and to preserve relationships, or break them off. Forgiveness is a moral choice which strikes at the heart of ethical decision-making.

Join Steve and Dan Fouts – founders of Teach Different and twin  brothers with over 50 years of teaching experience – for a compelling  conversation on forgiveness, enriched by the Teach Different Method.

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Do you need to work with other people to be successful?

The ability to work in a team is touted by teachers, employers, and coaches as an indispensable skill. Alone, people can accomplish great things, but when people work as a team the potential for success skyrockets. Students know this in theory, but when it comes to accepting the reality of working with others who have different styles and motivations, all of a sudden teamwork feels like a heavy burden.

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Should we always tell the truth?

Honesty is a character trait to which most people aspire. With honesty comes trust and respect from others. Without it comes fear, suspicion and betrayal. Students face daily ethical choices over whether or not they should pursue the path of honesty.

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What does respect look like in the classroom?

According to Emerson the key to learning is respecting the student. The learner has the keys to learning and teachers can teach anything by acknowledging the wisdom of students.

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Should our feelings be the guide for our actions?

Ask some people and they'll tell you to listen to your gut when you make decisions.  Ask others, and they'll say the mind. But no one really knows who the best teacher is.

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Can you be happy without freedom?

Happiness is about the most personal thing there is, and it comes in many shapes and sizes. If you ask Susan B. Anthony, it always involves freedom. Independence gives us the greatest joy.

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What's the best way to earn respect?

We all want respect. It's how we know we matter. You might think there a lot of ways to earn respect but if you ask Confucius, there is only one true way, respect yourself, and others will respect you. Tell that to an enemy who doesn't care what you think of yourself. They want you to show them you deserve respect.

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