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Nally, Elizabeth – Primary Science, 2019
This is the third special issue of "Primary Science," and it is one that offers primary school teachers an insight into an initiative that does wonders for primary science leadership, learning, and teaching -- the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM). In this article, Elizabeth Nally shares her PSQM experience and what it has done for her…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Role
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Lockwood, Alan L. – Social Education, 1991
Criticizes character education programs that tend merely to present moral values to students, believing this produces socially responsible behavior. Argues listing values is simplistic and ineffective. Recognizes the situational complexity that confounds making moral choices. Suggests character education must contend with value conflicts and guide…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Moral Values
Kuhmerker, Lisa – Moral Education Forum, 1995
Encapsulates five brief reports on cutting edge issues in moral education research. Discusses strengths and weaknesses of different administrative approaches to creating a character education program. Addresses the inherent dichotomy between military service and democratic values. Considers issues of data verification and abuse of power. (MJP)
Descriptors: Beliefs, Business Responsibility, Democratic Values, Educational Objectives
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Wrobel, Ellie – Social Studies Review, 1997
Relates how character education can be quickly incorporated into the curriculum when teachers, the school, and the community share mutual goals and work as a team. Outlines some of the techniques used such as devoting each month to a specific character attribute and sending home newsletters to keep parents informed. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Responsibility
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Furry, Alice; Maloney, Joseph – Social Studies Review, 1997
Describes the focus and activities of the schools involved in California's "Partnerships in Character Education" project. In its third year, the pilot project has developed five separate school programs. Team members assess the environment of the school and design a program incorporating adult modeling and curriculum integration. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment
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Aranha, Mary Curtis – Social Studies Review, 1997
Emphasizes the role of the school principal in creating a vision, being a role model, and encouraging staff into and through character education. Outlines examples of the staff development and continuing teacher education at a K-6 magnet school. Discusses the school principal's professional philosophy and practices. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Continuing Education, Educational Philosophy, Educational Responsibility
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Bernardo, Rodolfo S. – Social Studies Review, 1997
Profiles the implementation and accomplishments of the Allen Classical/Traditional Academy in Dayton, Ohio. The elementary magnet school integrated a character education program into its classical education curriculum. Discusses the specifics of this program including the use of a discipline plan and school uniforms. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
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Chandler, Patricia – Social Studies Review, 1997
Describes the planning and implementation of a locally developed program built on superintendent leadership, administrator and teacher participation, and community support. Outlines the work done by steering and curriculum committees and their role in garnering community support. Recent evidence suggests a decrease in school and classroom…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Development
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Benninga, Jacques – Social Studies Review, 1997
Examines the long-time commitment and involvement of a university and a local chapter of Phi Delta Kappa to encourage and recognize character education in local schools. Describes a public awards ceremony and includes the criteria for the values and character recognition award. Provides a list of the winning schools. (MJP)
Descriptors: Awards, Citizenship Education, College School Cooperation, Educational Responsibility
Rest, James – Moral Education Forum, 1995
Identifies four major problem areas in current moral education research. Reviews research programs to determine their effectiveness. Identifies the elements of moral psychology. Examines possible alternative pathways of moral development. Relates individual moral development to group morality. Concludes with some broad guidelines for future…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Educational Research, Ethical Instruction, Higher Education
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Forenti, John – Social Studies Review, 1997
Reflects on the leadership role of a County Office Superintendent in bringing character education to students countywide. Reiterates the importance of systematic training, collaborative involvement with the community, and student recognition for program success. Includes information about the Character Counts! Program and addresses for receiving…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Responsibility
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Anderson, Susan E.; Maninger, Robert M. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2007
This study investigated changes in and factors related to students' technology-related abilities, beliefs, and intentions. Participants were 76 preservice teachers who responded to pre- and post-course surveys while taking an introductory educational technology course. Statistically significant changes were found in students' perceived abilities,…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Integration, Preservice Teachers, Access to Computers
Strudler, Neal; Wetzel, Keith – Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 2008
This descriptive study investigated the benefits and costs of using electronic portfolios (EPs) in preservice teacher education. Grounded within change theory, the study examined the perspectives of faculty in six programs in which EPs have been used on a large scale for two or more years. Benefits identified include increased opportunities for…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Portfolios (Background Materials), Preservice Teachers, Portfolio Assessment
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Stamopoulos, Elizabeth – Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 2006
This paper describes a Community Links Program (CLP) which preservice teachers completed as part of their third year early childhood Bachelor of Education course. The study examined preservice teachers' perceptions of the effectiveness of the CLP in challenging them to reflect on their values and beliefs and in preparing them for teaching. It…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Student Diversity, Disabilities
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Swell, Lila – Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 1992
Educating for Success, an instructional program designed to enhance college student self-esteem through analysis of personal successes and strengths, values identification, conflict management, and positive reinforcement was validated with 394 first-year college students in experimental and control groups. Results showed significant improvement of…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Conflict Resolution, Higher Education, Positive Reinforcement
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