091021: Character Strengths & Gmail Response II / Habit #5 (Covey)

BACKGROUND

Character Strengths: Scientists discovered a common language of 24 character strengths make up what’s best about our personality. Everyone possesses all 24 character strengths in different degrees, so each person has a truly unique character strengths profile. Each character strength falls under one of these six broad virtue categories, which are universal across cultures and nations. 

(❗️) STUDENT WORKSHEET (Google DOC)
(❗️) DL Personal Inventory Survey Results Worksheet (Google Document Worksheet)

STEP-BY-STEP

STEP 1: (❗️) GMAIL RESPONSE II 

Before you take the Personality Test below, open a Gmail to Mr. S (harvey.scribner@techfreire.org) and write a few sentences about what strengths you think you have, and what you like about those strengths. How are you a better person because of the strengths you possess? Make sure to write 2-3 sentences in the email and click send to turn this in before proceeding.

STEP 2: Watch "The Science of Character (8min 'Cloud Film')" on Youtube (See Link Below)

STEP 3: Click the "Personality Test, Personality Assess.ent: VIA Survey / VIA Institute" Link and fill in the information to take the 13-17 Youth Survey. Take your time and answer ALL the questions. When you are done, Read and Record your results. You should have a list of the 24 Characteristics in order from Strongest to Needs Most Improvement. You will be able to click "VIA Character Strengths Profile" and Download a copy for free. This will have all 24 strengths, and a definition of each strength listed for you. If you open it in another window adding these results to the Document we created earlier this week will be easy! 

STEP 4: Open the Document we started earlier this week ((❗️) DL Personal Inventory Survey Results Worksheet) that should be in your Google Drive, and locate the section to enter your Character Strength Scores. List them in order from Strongest to Needs Improvement on the worksheet. Make sure you SHARE this Document with Mr. S for credit. 

GMAIL REFLECTION EXAMPLE
To: harvey.scribner@techfreire.org
Subject: STRENGTHS
Body of Gmail:  I feel like I am good at public speaking, helping others, and understanding when people are struggling.  These strengths allow me to have empathy for others and provide materials and tools for them to be more successful both in school and out.

R.A.C.E.S. Method R - Repeat the Question, A - Answer the Question, 
C - Cite Evidence, E - Examples / Explanation, S - Summarize your Thoughts

Habit #4: Think Win-Win
https://www.franklincovey.com/habit-5/

REFERENCE LINKS
Youtube Video: "The Science of Character" by T Shlain & Let It Ripple Film Studio

Youtube Video: "Know Your Character Strengths" by Confident Kids Program

Youtube Video: "Personal Mastery - Find Your Strengths" by effectiveefficiently

Survey: VIA Character Strength Survey by VIA Institute on Character (Youth Survey)

CURRICULUM STANDARDS (PA SAS)
CE&W 13.3.11.11A Evaluate personal attitudes and work habits that support career retention and advancement.

15.3.12.D: Evaluate business materials (including web-based resources) for value related to purpose, quality, and appropriateness. Understands that interactions among learning, inheritance and physical development affect human behavior. Understands that differences in the behavior of individuals arise from the interaction of heredity and experience.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
EQ: How can I take a snapshot of the way I process information, react to situations, and identify strengths and areas of improvement to be more successful at leadership, teamwork, and how I function in a community, classroom, or career environment.

MATERIALS
Computer, Internet Access, Google Drive & Applications