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1. Module 1 Overview
WELCOME to our module 1 our course CFLM1!
In this module, you will learn about the concept of character and its characteristics,
importance of character, and the helps in character building of a person.
Module Learning Outcomes
Content Standard
The students will understand the following:
1. Definition of character;
2. Characteristics of a character;
3. Importance of character building;
4. Helps in character building of a person; and
5. Factors impacting character development of a person.
Lesson 1: Introduction to Character Building
CHARACTER BUILDING

2. CHARACTER
 The inherent complex of attributes that determine a person’s moral and
ethical actions and reactions.
 The combination of qualities distinguishing any person or class of persons;
any distinctive trait or mark, or such marks or traits collectively belonging to
any person, class or race.
 The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual sometimes used
interchangeably with the word “personality.”
What are the characteristics of character?
Why is Character Important?
Warren Bennis says, “That after vision and
passion, INTEGRITY (character) is the most basic
fundamental competency to be a leader.” He further
points out that Integrity is the TRUST.

3. Lesson 2: Helps in Character Building
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HELPS IN CHARACTER BUILDING
Morals:
Morals are principles and values based on what a person or society believes are the
right, proper or acceptable ways of behaving.
Values:
Values of a person or group are the moral principles and beliefs that they think are
important in life and that they tend to live their lives by such values as guiding principles.
Moral Principles or Values that helps in Character Building
 Trustworthiness
 Respect
 Responsibility
 Fairness
 Caring
 Citizenship
Trustworthiness
 Work with little supervision, yet seek guidance as needed.
 Be honest, reliable, and ethical in all dealings.
 Refuse to steal, misuse or abuse company time, property or
equipment.
 Refuse to lie, cheat, deceive, manipulate, exploit or take
advantage of others.
Respect

4.  Value and honor all people.
 Respect the dignity, privacy and freedom of all.
 Use good manners. Be courteous and polite.
 Listen to and communicate openly with others.
 Be friendly and cooperative.
Responsibility
 Show initiative. Pay attention to detail. Pursue excellence.
 Be loyal.
 Strive to improve abilities, learn new skills and take on
broader responsibilities.
 Be accountable. Fulfill commitments, persevere and get the
job done.
Fairness
 Know your job. Communicate honestly.
 Consider all stakeholders and the possible short and long term
consequences of decisions.
 Be free of bias, just, without favoritism or prejudice.
 Use tact and courtesy.
 Share knowledge, ideas and skills with others.
Caring
 Strive for harmonious, mutually beneficial relationships.
 Show kindness and sensitivity to the feelings of others.
 Express gratitude.
 Show personal concern for others.
 Take time to help others. Be kind.
Citizenship

5.  Understand and contribute to the organization.
 Take care of equipment and resources.
 Pursue lifelong learning.
 Volunteer without expectation of recognition or
reward.
 Be a role model and mentor to others.
Four major questions need to be addressed when focusing on character development:
1. What is good character?
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2. What causes or prevents good character?
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3. How can good character be measured?
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4. How can good character best be developed?
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Impacting Moral & Character Development
1. What is good character?
Personal

6.  Honest and truthful
 Autonomous
 Responsible
 Self-management and self-discipline
 Courageous
 Integrity
Social
 Sociable
 Benevolent
 Compassionate
 Courteous
 Trustworthy
2. What causes or prevents good character?
 Heredity
 Early childhood experience
 Modeling by important adults & older youth
 Peer influence
 General physical and social environment
 Communications media
 Content taught in the schools, etc.
 Specific situations and roles
3. How can good character be measured?

7.  Age appropriate cognitive and moral development
 Values expressed
 Commitments expressed
 Written plans
 Personal and social overt behavior
4. How can good character best be developed?
 Effective communication and shared values among:
1. Families
2. Schools
3. Religious organizations
4. Communities
Lesson 4: Building a Strong Character
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BUILDING A STRONG CHARACTER
 Everything that happens to us happens in purpose. And
sometimes, one thing leads to another.
 Instead of locking yourself up in your cage of fears and
crying over past heartaches, embarrassment and failures, treat
them as your teachers and they will become your tools in both self-
improvement and success.
When does self-improvement become synonymous with success? Where do we start?
Take these tips:

8.  Stop thinking and feeling as if you’re a failure,
because you’re not. How can others accept you if YOU
can’t accept YOU?
 When people feel so down and low about themselves,
help them move up. Don’t go down with them. They’ll pull
you down further and both of you will end up feeling
inferior.
 The world is a large room for lessons, not mistakes.
Don’t feel stupid and doomed forever just because you
failed on a science quiz. There’s always a next time. Make
rooms for self-improvement.
 Take things one at a time. Self-improvement is a one day at a time process.
 Self-improvement results to inner stability, personality development and
SUCCESS.
 It comes from self-confidence self-appreciation and self-esteem.
 Set meaningful and achievable
goals.
 Little things mean BIG to other
people. Sometimes, we don’t
realize that the little things that we
do like a pat on the back, saying
“hi” or “hello”, greeting someone
“good day” or telling Mr. Smith
something like “hey, I love your tie!” are simple things that mean so much to
other people.
 When we’re being appreciative about beautiful
things around us and other people, we also
become beautiful to them.
A very nice quote says that,
“When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” We
are all here to learn our lessons. Our parents, school
teachers, friends, colleagues, office mates, neighbors…
they are our teachers. When we open our doors for self-
improvement, we increase our chances to head to the
road of success.

9. Reflection Questions for Module 1
Reflection Questions:
1. As future criminologists and a law enforcer, why is there a need for you to live as
morally upright? How does portrayal of your character will impact your future profession
as Criminologists?
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2. Building the good character of a person is imperative to your future profession as
criminologists and law enforcers. What do you think are the possible advantages and
disadvantages of having developed a good and bad character to your future profession?
Explain and provide examples.
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