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Character

The goal of the Cadet Program’s character element is to develop cadets’ moral reasoning skills and habits that demonstrate their commitment to CAP’s Core Values. CAP develops cadets’ character through academics, service learning, and mentoring. In making decisions, CAP encourages cadets to consider their Core Values, probable outcomes, and the persons they would like to become.

Values for Living 2.0

The Values for Living 2.0 character curriculum is designed to instill the virtues of ethical leadership in cadets through a facilitated learning environment. Each lesson comes complete with downloadable video resources so internet is not required for presentation.  The lessons run on a two year cycle starting with the January lesson on Integrity. The lessons build on each other and are intended to be done in order, so every squadron will be doing the same lesson the same month.

# Subject Date Materials

1

Integrity

January Odd Years

Lesson Plan

Video

Integrity Zip

2

Excellence

February Odd Years

Lesson Plan

Video*

3

Vision and Goals

March Odd Years

Lesson Plan

Worksheet

Video

Vision and Goals Zip

4

Perseverance

April Odd Years

Lesson Plan

Internet Search (Optional)

Video

Perseverance Zip

5

Focus

May Odd Years

Lesson Plan

Video 

Focus Zip

6

Perspective

June Odd Years

Lesson Plan

7

Confidence

July Odd Years

Lesson Plan

Video*

8

Humility

August Odd Years

Lesson Plan

Video

Humility Zip

9

Patience

September Odd Years

Lesson Plan

Video

Patience Zip

10

Gratitude 

October Odd Years

Lesson Plan

Video

Gratitude Zip

11

Conviction

November Odd Years

Lesson Plan

Video*

12

Counsel

December Odd Years

Lesson Plan

Video Intro

Video Wrap Up

Counsel Zip

13

Keeping a Confidence

January Even Years

Lesson Plan

Video*

14

Temperance

February Even Years

Lesson Plan

Handout

Video

Temperance Zip

15

Bounce Back

March Even Years

Lesson Plan

Video*

16

Fortitude

April Even Years

Lesson Plan

Video*

17

Friendship

May Even Years

Lesson Plan

Worksheet

Video

Friendship Zip

18

Inclusivity

June Even Years

Lesson Plan

Video

Inclusivity Zip

19

Feedback

July Even Years

Lesson Plan

Video

Feedback Zip

20

Teamwork

August Even Years

Lesson Plan

Video*

21

Volunteer Service

September Even Years

Lesson Plan

Video

Volunteer Service Zip

22

Heroism

October Even Years

Lesson Plan

Worksheet

Video

Heroism Zip

23

Respectful Disagreement

November Even Years

Lesson Plan

Video

Respectful Disagreement Zip

24

Propriety

December Even Years

Lesson Plan

Video

Propriety Zip

*The video is in the AXIS LMS under Values for Living 2.0, but is not available in the Cadet Library due to fair use copyright legal restrictions (only downloadable for approved presenters).

Here’s how to access the Values for Living 2.0 lesson plans:

  • Log into eServices with your CAP ID

  • Click the “Menu” icon with three horizontal bars at the top left

  • Click the Online Learning link

  • Click Learning Management System

  • Click “Go To Axis”

  • The course modules in Axis are in alphabetical order. Values for Living 2.0 will be near the end of your courses

  • Click “Start” on the Values for Living 2.0 course to open it

  • Click “Open” to download the full lesson plan and class materials

* In order to provide certain media files with the lessons we are required to keep the materials in a password protected area and accessible only to authorized instructors.

For any support questions related to access or the Values for Living 2.0 curriculum please contact support@hc.cap.gov.

 

About the Values for Living 2.0 Character Development Curriculum

  • The lessons run on a two year cycle starting with the January lesson on Integrity. The lessons build on each other and are intended to be done in order, so every squadron will be doing the same lesson the same month.

  • Phase 1 and 2 cadets will be participants in the new program. Phase 3 cadets will be your assistant facilitators and will help run the small group discussions and activities.

  • The lessons use a facilitated learning model designed to give the cadets a transformational learning experience that helps them internalize the character trait in each lesson. 

 
Instructor Training to Ensure Your Success

  • The Air Force Academy worked with us to produce a training program for everyone teaching character forums, available in the AXIS Learning Management System. It consists of seven module that have a total run time of about an hour, so the training can be done easily in an evening. This facilitator training is not mandatory but is highly recommended. If you are doing character development forums please schedule the time to go through the training for the new program because it will help ensure you understand how the new lessons work and will contribute greatly to your success.

  • You can access the facilitator course in the Chaplain section of the AXIS Learning Management System by following the instructions above and selecting "Character Development Facilitator Training."

  • There is a link at the end of the training to download a leader's guide.

 

What About Other Character Curriculum?

  • Cadet Wingman course to continue as the introductory class for Achievement 1 cadets

  • DDR-X and Medal of Honor resources are recommended squadron activities but do not satisfy the monthly character forum requirement 

  • The old Flight Time—Values for Living materials are no longer authorized for character forums

 

Program Control. Because character education is a comparatively more sensitive subject than leadership, aerospace, or fitness, CAP controls the curriculum and instructional staff more closely than it does the other program elements. Only the pre-approved materials located on this page may be used, though members may submit materials for consideration. Further, only a chaplain, character development instructor, or unit commander will lead a character forum. 

 

Last update: 17 October 2023

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