1.5 Why Does Character Matter?

Character in the Professions: Law

Discussion Board Unit 1.5

Why Does Character Matter?

Please use these discussion boards to interact with your fellow learners. The discussion boards provide a unique opportunity for learners to debate ideas and thoughts generated by the ‘Character in the Professions: Law’ course and reflect on the application of theory discussed in your professional lives.

Unit 1.5 asks ‘Why Does CharacterMatter?’ 

Activity 1 asks you to download the worksheet and discuss the ways in which character was taught and developed at your school or college.

What are challenges or drawbacks to teaching character?

Is character best taught as a discrete subject in its own right, or as part of a whole school ethos and throughout the curriculum? You may wish to refer to some Jubilee Centre publications and resources to inform your thinking.

Can character be developed outside of the classroom and school environment?

Which environment has had the greatest impact on your own character development? Why?

Activity 3 asks you think about the benefits of acting in a virtuous way. Complete the following and discuss with your colleagues:

Activity 4 asks what would you differently with regards your own character development? Were there any missed opportunities to develop your character at school, or home?

Please post your comments below and join the discussion.