K e e p e r s o f t h e G a m e
To retain and enhace golf's core values
Character Building Tool Kit
Character Building Through Golf
The Kit will help you evaluate how well your program is designed to help participants develop the values that lead to good character development. It also identifies the primary components of an ideal curriculum to help you enhance your program.
This kit does not tell you how to run your program, but lists what elements will help participants build good character.
Click on the red items to see their contents-you'll need Acrobat Reader. The entire kit can be purchased for $35. To order, send a check to Keepers and tell us where to send the kit.
Booklet
An introduction to values and character with brief descriptions of character in sports and golf. Also includes a list of organizations and books that are good resources for more information. (PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A DRAFT VERSION)
Basic Self-Assessment
Ten item check-list. The program director or others can check "Yes" or "No" on the basic components of a character building program. This should be used by small or new organizations to identify areas that are not part of the program. Those that are not, but of interest, can be further explored using the more detailed surveys or by assessing some of the resources listed in the booklet.
Organizations Survey
Items to understand how outside organizations picture the golf program. Helpful in understanding image, need for promotion, and possibilities for linkages.
Survey Results (with example)
A way of organizing survey results so that successful elements are kept in mind, weak areas are identified, priorities are defined, and details from the comments sections of the surveys can be listed. This is the beginning of the improvement process.
Action Plan (with example)
One form for each element to be worked on. Follows program management style of identifying issue, defining measurable goal(s), identifying what should be done and also lists necessary resources. The "results" section can become an "issue" for the next improvement effort.
The Kit will help you evaluate how well your program is designed to help participants develop the values that lead to good character development. It also identifies the primary components of an ideal curriculum to help you enhance your program.
This kit does not tell you how to run your program, but lists what elements will help participants build good character.
Click on the red items to see their contents-you'll need Acrobat Reader. The entire kit can be purchased for $35. To order, send a check to Keepers and tell us where to send the kit.
Booklet
An introduction to values and character with brief descriptions of character in sports and golf. Also includes a list of organizations and books that are good resources for more information. (PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A DRAFT VERSION)
Basic Self-Assessment
Ten item check-list. The program director or others can check "Yes" or "No" on the basic components of a character building program. This should be used by small or new organizations to identify areas that are not part of the program. Those that are not, but of interest, can be further explored using the more detailed surveys or by assessing some of the resources listed in the booklet.
Organizations Survey
Items to understand how outside organizations picture the golf program. Helpful in understanding image, need for promotion, and possibilities for linkages.
Survey Results (with example)
A way of organizing survey results so that successful elements are kept in mind, weak areas are identified, priorities are defined, and details from the comments sections of the surveys can be listed. This is the beginning of the improvement process.
Action Plan (with example)
One form for each element to be worked on. Follows program management style of identifying issue, defining measurable goal(s), identifying what should be done and also lists necessary resources. The "results" section can become an "issue" for the next improvement effort.
Detailed Self-Assessment
Each of the basic ten components have been further divided into three elements to give more detail for larger or older programs. These can be used to create policy, define jobs, or to set improvement goals.
Youth Survey
A questionnaire that can be given to older participants and can be read to or discussed with younger children. This will help staff better understand what messages are being heard by the participants and will help identify the impact of value messages, understanding of learning goals, how well golf values translate to daily living and areas for program improvement.
Staff Survey
Items designed to have staff identify their understanding of the program and their role in it. Good for all staff, not just those involved in teaching.
Parent Survey
For parents, guardians and others to help determine how much their perspective is part of the program functioning. Will also help determine what their understanding of the program is and how well it is working. Can be used as a discussion tool to help parents understand their role and enable them to contribute to the program in meaningful ways.
Comprehensive Survey
Detailed program analysis. Should be conducted by trained outside entities. Useful to look at for the amount of component detail and relative weights given for each element. Also a good reminder to have documentation of how the elements are being met, especially so that improvements can be measured.
Each of the basic ten components have been further divided into three elements to give more detail for larger or older programs. These can be used to create policy, define jobs, or to set improvement goals.
Youth Survey
A questionnaire that can be given to older participants and can be read to or discussed with younger children. This will help staff better understand what messages are being heard by the participants and will help identify the impact of value messages, understanding of learning goals, how well golf values translate to daily living and areas for program improvement.
Staff Survey
Items designed to have staff identify their understanding of the program and their role in it. Good for all staff, not just those involved in teaching.
Parent Survey
For parents, guardians and others to help determine how much their perspective is part of the program functioning. Will also help determine what their understanding of the program is and how well it is working. Can be used as a discussion tool to help parents understand their role and enable them to contribute to the program in meaningful ways.
Comprehensive Survey
Detailed program analysis. Should be conducted by trained outside entities. Useful to look at for the amount of component detail and relative weights given for each element. Also a good reminder to have documentation of how the elements are being met, especially so that improvements can be measured.
