Responsibility in Action

Ideas for Educators & Students

We know some of the behaviors that demonstrate responsibility—doing what one is supposed to do, persevering, doing one's best, maintaining self-control, thinking before acting, and being accountable for one's choices. But how do we teach students to put these behaviors into action?

Here's an idea that educators are using with their students. 

Do Your Best but Accept Your Failings
I am a good role model for my students. This includes modeling the ability to laugh about my mistakes.

—Diana Loomans and Karen Kohlberg, The Laughing Classroom
   (New World Library1993)
 

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