Lifeskills and Lifelong Guidelines

"The purpose of the list of Lifeskills is to provide parameters that help students evaluate their own performances - to guide them, individually & in groups, to an understanding of which social behaviors will enhance their success...We hope that [the Lifeskills] become a part of students' persona - who they are and how they act upong the world"

- Susan Kovalik; ITI: The Model Integrated Thematic Instruction

"Who doesn't want to have a sense of community whether it be in the neighborhood, an organization, a church, or workplace? Community is that sense of belonging one feels when many hearts and minds come together to work toward a common goal and live by a common set of behavioral standards. In our classroom we will follow the Lifelong Guidelines of Trustworthiness, Truthfulness, Active Listening No Put Downs, and Do Your Personal Best [aka The Lifeskills]...."

- Sue Pearson; Tools for Citizenship and Life

Last updated: September 10, 2007 6:07 PM by Julia Siporin