Educating Hearts and Minds: A Comprehensive Character Education Framework - Softcover

DeRoche, Edward F.; Williams, Mary M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 080396515X ISBN 13: 9780803965157

Publisher: Corwin, 1997

Synopsis

"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.

About this title

About the Authors

Edward F. DeRoche received a BS degree from the University of Maine, an MEd degree from Easter Connecticut State University, and an MA and PhD from the University of Connecticut. He is currently Professor in the School of Education and Codirector of the International Center for Character Education at the University of San Diego.

He has been an elementary and middle school teacher and principal, a public school board member, a member of two private high school boards, and a school of education dean. He is a consultatant, evaluator, author, teacher trainer, and the recipient of several awards. He has published eight books and over 50 articles on educational topics.

 

Mary M. Williams received her BS degree in elementary education from the State University of New York (SUNY), Plattsburgh, her MS in reading from SUNY, Albany, and her EdD in Educational Leadership: Curriculum, Instruction, and Supervision from Boston University. She has been a K-12 teacher, a reading specialist, a curriculum coordinator, a teacher educator, a staff developer, and a program evaluator.

She was Associate Professor at Pace University in New York and is now Professor of Education at the University of San Diego, where she is also the Cofounder and Codirector of the International Center for Character Education. She is the Cochair of ATE’s National Commission on Character Education.

 

Edition details

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 080396515X
• ISBN 13: 9780803965157
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 216