Ep. 12 Financial Literacy Meets Character Education
Ep. 12 Financial Literacy Meets Character Education [22:31m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (13)Mark and Kathy discuss a wide trend of financial literacy materials which raise ye olde timeless, legacy of Character Education. Indeed as national and global economies toss and turn day by day, people of all ages look for a mooring. A multitude of resources already exist which tap into critical lessons of responsibility and ethics along the way in teaching financial literacy concepts and skills. Don’t miss out on this important episode. Something very different, even unexpected- yet such a powerful connection to transform individuals and communities? Always full with resources and lively discussion, The Talking Financial Literacy Podcast.
The Great Seduction - NY Times Article
By DAVID BROOKS,
NY Times OP-ED COLUMNIST
(June 10, 2008)
“Money. The Puritan legacy inhibited luxury and self-indulgence. Benjamin Franklin spread a practical gospel that emphasized hard work, temperance and frugality. Millions of parents, preachers, newspaper editors and teachers expounded the message. The result was quite remarkable.
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Over the past 30 years, much of that has been shredded. The social norms and institutions that encouraged frugality and spending what you earn have been undermined. The institutions that encourage debt and living for the moment have been strengthened”
Article
- Students are learning business strategy by playing entrepreneur.
“The Definition of Character Education” ASCD website
“Character education involves teaching children about basic human values including honesty, kindness, generosity, courage, freedom, equality, and respect.
The goal is to raise children to become morally responsible, self-disciplined citizens. Problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution are important parts of developing moral character. Through role playing and discussions, students can see that their decisions affect other people and things.”
Resources
Goodcharacter.com: Character Education: Free Resources, Materials, Lesson Plans
- http://www.goodcharacter.com/
- http://www.goodcharacter.com/NFS/SchoolToWork.html
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http://www.goodcharacter.com/SERVICE/service.html
Legacy Educational Resources
Role Models
- Thomas Edison - http://midgefrazel.net/edison.html
Stories with Ethical Themes
- Fun Money: Learning Finance Through Stories
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