In Character
Conversations about How Culture Shapes Character
At CultureFeed, we believe, as James Davison Hunter stated in his book, The Content of Their Character, “…character is invariably formed in (these) moral ecologies and is reflective of them.” Hunter is referring to the various ecosystems in which students live, including school. Each of the ecosystems is defined by its own culture. Therefore, culture cannot help but to shape character.
We have spent the greater part of the past year in exploring this complex interrelationship—culture and character—through a series of topical conversations with expert educators. We've had group conversations and 1:1 interviews. Each one shares ideas about the impact of culture on character. and are facilitated by our own expert educator, our vice president for education, Gerard Robinson. In the circles below, you will find, by topic: Group discussions, 1:1 interviews, and blog articles.
Please enjoy exploring and learning with these expert educators.
The Role of Administrators in Building School Culture
Whether at the building or the district level administrators have tremendous influence on the culture of student learning and community. What strategies do they employ to build a collaborative culture of learning within and beyond the walls of a school? Join Vice President of Education for the Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation Gerard Robinson as he leads a discussion among six expert educators serving as administrators as they explore these questions.
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10 Questions That Lead to Growth in School Culture
by Jeff Charbonneau
The Role of a School Leader is to Set the School’s Culture
by Sharif El-Mekki
Preparing Educators for a Culture of Teaching and Learning
How does teacher educator help future teachers to prepare to build a community of learners? A culture of shared experience? What are the challenges that teacher educators face as they do this work? Gerard Robinson Vice President of Education for the Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation explores these questions with six State Teachers of the Year now working a teacher educators.
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Pandemics and Partnerships: Teacher Prep in the Time of COVID-19
by Jeanne DelColle Phd
Teaching Resilience as Part of Classroom Culture
How do educators teach students to become resilient in learning and in life? How do educators themselves learn to become resilient? Six State Teachers of the Year from across the country investigate these questions with Gerard Robinson Vice President of Education for the Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation.
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Exploring the Self
by Chris Holmes
The Role of Culture in the Formation of Students
What role does education play in the formation of students? How do educators impact the culture and character of schools and learners? Watch as six State Teachers of the Year explore these questions with In Character host and Vice President of Education Gerard Robinson.
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on School Culture
We are living in unprecedented times. What does teaching in a pandemic look like? How has the pandemic impacted school culture and student learning? Six expert educators discuss these issues with Gerard Robinson Vice President of Education for the Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on School Culture
by Shawn Sheehan
Silver Linings
by Michael Dunlea
Establishing a Culture of Equity in Classrooms
How do we define equity in society? In school? What is the difference between equity and equality? How do teachers work to ensure that every child receives an equitable education? Join host Gerard Robinson and six expert educators as they grapple with these questions and others.
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From Dream to Reality
by Kelisa Wing
by Kelisa Wing
Building a Culture of Learning With Our Youngest Learners
How do educators build a sense of culture and community amongst our youngest learners? What is different about teaching the very young student? How do early childhood educators set the tone for a student’s future years of education? Gerard Robinson Vice President of Education for the Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation asks a group of six expert early childhood educators these questions and more.
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Creating a Culture of Community with Families
How do educators work to learn not only their students but their students’ families? How do they engage families as partners in the education of students? What strategies do they employ to make families feel like an integral part of the learning process? Join six expert educators as they discuss these questions with Gerard Robinson Vice President of Education for the Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation.
