Assignment 10:

Overwhelming scientific evidence now shows that specific character strengths are critically important to social and emotional well-being, physical health, and achievement. Character strengths are malleable, which means everyone can practice new ways to grow and develop character.

Step 1:

Watch the short video and read through the slides to learn about character.

Step 2:

Read through each of the Self Reflection statements marking true if applies to you, and false if not.

Step 3:

Take the Character Survey. You will have to register. List your top 5 character strengths from the survey.

Step 4:

Submit to Slate when completed.

Assignment 11:

Research has demonstrated that character is plural, encompassing a multitude of strengths that can be organized into three dimensions: interpersonal, intrapersonal and intellectual strengths.

Step 1:

Read through the slides to learn about the building blocks that that lead to character.

Step 2:

File make a copy of the google doc. Complete the graphic organizer for each of the terms that relate to character. Submit to Slate when complete.

Assignment 12:

Step 1:

Take the Social Skills Test and record your score.

Step 2:

Watch the videos about Social Intelligence.

Step 3:

Take the How well can you read people’s facial expressions? Quiz. Record your scores and complete the reflection questions.

Step 4:

Submit on Slate.

Assignment 13:

Step 1:

Read through the slides to learn about Social and Emotional Intelligence.

Step 2:

Take the Quizzes on Emotional Intelligence. Record your scores.

Step 3:

Print the pdf and have someone close rate you about Emotional Intelligence. Discuss similarities and differences between your personal score and the score they rated for you.

Step 4:

Submit to Slate.