Purpose is what gives an individual motivation, both short-term and long-term. Purpose is what makes us get out of bed on a cold windy day.... It is what helps us stick to a difficult class, knowing we need the information... In Building a Culture of Hope, the Seed of Purpose is described in Chapter 7. Purpose is the way to combat Learned Helplessness and Hopelessness. Purpose is the antidote to learned helplessness. Purpose mitigates an external locus of control, and gives individuals power. Purpose and Passion are so important. The strategies and suggestions for increasing Purpose in our schools are more numerous than the other Seeds. Observations in high-performing, high-poverty schools reveal eleven strategies for increasing Purpose in students and staff:
Resources from Building a Culture of Hope are listed below as PDFs. Discussion Topics for book study. Staff/Team Questionnaire sample. Student Questionnaire sample. |
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