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The purpose of the list of Lifeskills is to provide parameters
that help students evaluate their own performances - to guide
them, individually and 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 
The Lifelong Guidelines*
TRUSTWORTHINESS: To act in a manner that makes one worthy of confidence
and trust... to be reliable and dependable
TRUTHFULNESS: To be honest about things and feelings with oneself
and others... it is a critical building block for human relationships
with significant short and long term consequences
ACTIVE LISTENING:
To listen with the intention of understanding what the speaker
means to communicate... it demands that we listen
with our eyes, ears, heart, and undivided attention focusing
on the words, ideas, and emotions of the speaker NO
PUT-DOWNS: Not to use words, actions, and/or body language
to degrade, humiliate, or dishonor others... every student should
be able to approach new opportunites and learning experiences without
dreading verbal abuse DO YOUR PERSONAL BEST (use the Lifeskills): One's best possible
performance given the time and resources available... it's not
about perfectionism. Quality work is never an accident; it is always
the result of combining clear goals, high standards, knowledge
and skills, and genuine effort. There is no one way to achieve
a sense of fulfillment but doing one's personal best on a consistent
basis is the best road we know of to reach that end.
* These descriptions of The Lifelong Guidelines were excerpted
from Sue Pearson's book, Tools for Citizenship and Life available
through Susan Kovalik's website.
The Lifeskills
INTEGRITY: To act according to a sense of what's right and wrong INITIATIVE: To do something because it needs to be done FLEXIBILITY: To be willing to change plans when necessary PERSEVERANCE: To keep at it ORGANIZATION: To plan, arrange, and implement in an orderly
way SENSE OF HUMOR: To laugh and be playful without harming others EFFORT: To do your best COMMON SENSE: To use good judgment PROBLEM-SOLVING: To create solutions in difficult
situations and everyday problems RESPONSIBILITY: To respond when appropriate, to be accountable
for your actions PATIENCE: To wait calmly for someone or something FRIENDSHIP: To make and keep a friend through
mutual trust and caring CURIOSITY: A desire to investigate and seek understanding
of one's world COOPERATION: To work together toward a common goal or purpose CARING: To feel and show concern for others COURAGE: To act according to one's beliefs despite fear of adverse
consequences PRIDE: Satisfaction from doing one's personal best RESOURCEFULNESS: To respond to challenges and opportunities in
innovative and creative ways
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