What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Aristotle wrote that good habits formed at youth make all the difference. Students will learn the following essential traits of character, using concepts from Minecraft. Those concepts will be Self Discipline, Compassion, Responsibility, Friendship, Work, Courage, Perseverance, Honesty, Loyalty, and Trust. Children can learn to identify the forms and contents of these traits. Minecraft concepts will be referenced to illustrate and explain the essential traits above. The teacher, "Mister Mark" is not only a seasoned teacher, but also a successful communicator, who is able to explain concepts like those being covered, with simplicity and clarity and in an entertaining and captivating style.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the following essential traits of character. Self Discipline, Compassion, Responsibility, Friendship, Work, Courage, Perseverance, Honesty, Loyalty, and Trust. This class is highly interactive with back and forth discussion, illustrations, and active checks for understanding with each student.
Other Details
Supply List
Access and experience playing Minecraft.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved or associated with Mojang.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from The University Of Houston, Houston, Texas
Bachelor's Degree from John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio
30 years in the business world, Mark worked in the investment and banking industries and also led marketing departments. He holds a Masters's Degree in Mass Communications and has been a certified teacher in six subject areas. His goal is to teach & influence students to become remarkable people. He teaches popular classes like "Understanding Money & Economics Using Minecraft" as well as other subjects like character building, history, geography, and starting a business, on the Outschool platform. An avid storyteller and communicator, "Mister Mark" brings an array of tools to his classroom.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$16
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-9 learners per class