Synopses & Reviews
Addresses very thoroughly the all-important, but too often ignored, character side of education. Sanford N. McDonnell, Chairman, The Character Education Partnership So you want a character education program in your school or district? This new guide provides the framework to help you design, organize, implement, and maintain a program that works for your students and your staff. You'll find out how to * Reach a consensus on what to incorporate into your program * Customize a character ed program for your school's needs * Develop a values curriculum * Design a staff development program that helps sustain teachers interest in participating * Get your community involved and caring about your program DeRoche and Williams offer tested ideas, suggestions, and practices you can incorporate as is or customize to fit your students' needs. The authors include benchmarking standards to help you assess how your program is working. This practical book has all the tools and techniques you need to create a comprehensive, inclusive character education program in your school or district. Each chapter ends with pertinent quotes and questions along with suggested readings for further study. The authors show you how to use these materials for study groups, coursework, or to facilitate staff development. If your goal for your school or district is an ongoing character education program that suits students, staff, and community's needs, here's a book that will help you. If you want to help your students learn to become good, productive, caring adults, this book is the place to start.
Synopsis
This book provides a comprehensive framework to help teachers, administrators and parents organize character education programmes.
Table of Contents
Setting the stage for character education -- Framework for a comprehensive character education program -- Planning and implementing school programs : keys to success -- Building effective home, school, community partnerships -- Assessing your character education programs -- What works : facts, findings, feelings.