The Character Education Programme for Mentors at Colegio Mayor Francisco de Vitoria Concludes
After two intensive weeks of training in June, the mentors at Colegio Mayor Francisco de Vitoria successfully completed the programme ‘Character Education for University Mentors’.
The programme commenced with an exploration of the fundamentals of character education, followed by an anthropology module that enabled the mentors to gain a better understanding of contemporary individuals and the affective dynamism behind their actions. Subsequently, five essential virtues were examined in depth: temperance, fortitude, justice, prudence, and gratitude. Each session combined theoretical training with practical activities, encouraging reflection and the application of the acquired knowledge. At the end of the programme, the mentors worked on integrating the ‘Seven Strategies for Character Education’ at Colegio Mayor, enriching the aspirational profile of the student from the perspective of these virtues. All this was undertaken with a view to possible accreditation as an ‘Organisation of Character’ by the Association for Character Education.
Congratulations to the team of mentors for their dedication and effort! We are excited to see how they continue to strengthen character education at Colegio Mayor Francisco de Vitoria.
Testimonies
Daniel Fidalgo (Colegio Mayor Mentor)
“To identify, to understand, to walk…
I recall a talk given by Adela Cortina, the Spanish philosopher, in which she explained the need to name reality so that individuals can identify, understand, and, if necessary, react, always seeking the ultimate end, the telos, which must be intentionally linked to the good, the beautiful, and the true.
The Character Education for University Mentors programme, provided by the Virtue and Value Education Centre, was undoubtedly an introduction to the virtuous life. In our work as mentors, specifically at Colegio Mayor Francisco de Vitoria, knowing how to identify the student’s reality, understanding the reasons behind their actions or inactions, and ultimately naming the virtue to which they should aspire, is a significant step towards an education that fosters flourishing.
The challenge is to help the student identify (awaken) the virtue they need to develop and the virtues they already possess, to understand (discover) the telos, the purpose, and finally, to set out (decide) towards a whole and fulfilled life.
Let’s embark on this journey!
Cor ad cor loquitur“.