Hellisons 5 Levels Knowledge of accepting personal responsibility

Hellison’s 5 Levels Knowledge of accepting personal responsibility to maintain a physically and emotionally safe and non-threatening environment.

Purpose To take responsibility for your own well being and for contributing to the well being of others. The levels are adapted and based on Don Hellison’s Model of “Teaching Responsibility through Physical Activity”

Level One: Irresponsible/Egocentric • • • Blames others Name calling Disruptive Interrupts Rude Makes excuses Does not play by the rules Aggressive behavior Doesn’t listen to teacher/classmates Doesn’t participate

Level Two: Self Control/Respect Does not call names Controls temper Does not disrupt class Listens, but doesn’t actively participate Really does not put forth any effort Cruising in neutral, but not bothering anybody • Tuned out of activity or lesson • • •

Level Three: Involvement/Participation • Listens and follows directions • Shows at least minimal respect • Stays on task only when teacher is watching • Willing to try and are involved in activities • Participates with reservation and apprehension

Level Four: Self Responsibility/Self Direction Puts forth 100% effort for self Shows respect Makes good choices Honest and fair Admits mistakes and apologizes Works on activities independent of teachers • Works with other to settle argument quickly • • •

Level Five: Caring Exhibits all of level four Works with everyone in the class, willing Compliments (when appropriate) Encourages others Takes care of equipment Asks and provides assistance to teacher and other students • Concerned with the progress of others • Has team goal in mind • • •

The Levels at a Glance Level 1 Egocentric, lack of self-control, non-team player. Level 2 Respecting the Rights & Feelings of Others Self-control and peaceful conflict solving. Level 3 Effort and Cooperation: Getting along, being self– starter, trying new tasks. Level 4 Self-Direction: Being on-task, setting and sticking to personal goals and resisting peer pressure. Level 5 Helping Others and Leadership: Showing caring, sensitivity and concern for others in the class. Level 6 -Taking Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility OUTSIDE PE: Integrating values into other areas of life—being role models.