View some of the free external resources and centers of research excellence gathered by Project GROW.
The Jubilee Centre is a pioneering interdisciplinary research center at the University of Birmingham (UK) focusing on character, virtues and values in the interest of human flourishing. The Centre is a leading voice on policy and practice in this area and through its extensive range of projects contributes to a renewal of character virtues in both individuals and societies.
Character Trait Definitions
Explore these definitions of good traits, like honesty, respect, and perseverance — all written in terms kids can understand. Provided by Talking with Trees, a series of books and teaching resources that help elemetary-aged children learn good character traits and social skills.
Respect Presentation
Teach kids about what respect is, how to treat people, places, and things with respect with this free “What is Respect” presentation for elementary students from Talking with Trees. Available in PowerPoint and Google Slides formats.
Respect Worksheets & Resources
These free respect worksheets and teaching resources from Talking with Trees make it easy to teach kids about showing respect for others and having respect for themselves. Each respect worksheet can be used independently, or use some of the respect resources together for a complete lesson in respect.
Simulation: Respect in the School Environment
In this simulation designed by Project GROW, the viewer is presented with several common scenarios and asked to consider the techniques they might employ to heighten the level of respect in the classroom, both among students and between students and teachers. Topics include a new student joining the class, tablet interaction, running late, and expected classroom behaviors.
Cultivating Relationships and Building Trust
Cultivating Relationships and Building trust by Inspiring change in others: is it Possible?
– Dr. David Scott