Core Concepts: Self-Discipline Training and control of one's self and one's behavior, usually for personal improvement

 Grade Range: Elementary

Operational

Concept

Objectives

Sample

Activities/Ideas
Doing what is right even when no one is looking. The student will be able to:
  • understand that the needs of the many sometimes outweigh the needs of on
  • understand the concept of delayed gratification
  • complete tasks on time
  • set goals and develop strategies to meet goals
 Have students:
  • develop rules and consequences or rewards using the democratic process
  • plant a seed and discuss the process of a "delayed" product (the plant)
  • assign chores such as cleaning the board
  • engage in cooperative learning and positive reinforcement from class members to encourage work being completed on time
  • select a personal goal and learn the steps needed to achieve their goal