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Greene, Lee – Principal, 2005
Never having been a principal, I've always been curious about what it takes to be one. Over the years, I've been privileged to meet a number of K-8 principals and have almost always come away impressed. I don?t have to tell you how complex and challenging the principal's job has become, especially since the No Child Left Behind Act took effect.…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Principals, Ethical Instruction, Moral Development
Walsh, Kevin; Cowles, Milly – 1984
The act of disciplining children cannot be based upon merely "putting a stop" to negative actions by means of reactionary techniques of control. If educators begin to consider discipline as a major aspect of the educational aim of socialization of children, significant contributions toward their moral and social development will take place.…
Descriptors: Discipline, Elementary Education, Moral Development, Sanctions
Lin, Jing – Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2006
Author Jing Lin contends that there is a great need for educators to reconceptualize education in the 21st century. Here, she discusses the danger of global wars, environmental breakdown, moral vacuum and nihilism in society, and the problems in current debates on school reform. This book calls for a school that facilitates the formation of a…
Descriptors: Role of Education, School Restructuring, Consciousness Raising, Humanism
Maliarova, N. V. – Soviet Education, 1990
Describes the teaching-upbringing complex (UVK) educational facilities in rural areas. Argues that UVKs create conditions that foster social, spiritual, and moral-esthetic development of rural students. Emphasizes the need for UVKs to provide guidance in literature, music, culture, and ethics. Encourages the channeling of students' free time into…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Cultural Enrichment, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
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Berman, Sheldon – Update on Law-Related Education, 1996
Postulates a connection between character education and social responsibility. Identifies the two essential skills necessary for character development as empathy and self-discipline. Discusses the role these play in developing a social conscience. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Elementary Secondary Education, Empathy
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Boyer, Ernest L. – Update on Law-Related Education, 1996
Endorses the movement, popular among parents and teachers, for implementing ethical instruction in the K-12 curriculum. Discusses the needs and benefits of such instruction. Examines the question of "whose values" are to be taught, and arrives at a consensus of core values, including honesty, compassion, self-discipline, and respect.…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction
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Martin, A. John – Update on Law-Related Education, 1996
Provides a selected list of workbooks and other curriculum materials to enhance character education instruction. Includes addresses and phone numbers for 13 research organizations such as the Ethics Resource Center and the Character Education Institute. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Curriculum Study Centers, Educational Resources
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Haynes, Charles C. – Update on Law-Related Education, 1996
Asserts that character education in the schools should be framed by the civic principles of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Paraphrases these principles as "rights, responsibilities, and respect." Addresses parental misgivings about possible religious content and conflict. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Civics, Controversial Issues (Course Content)