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Edmonson, Stacey; Tatman, Robert; Slate, John R. – International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, 2009
Character education is integral to the educational enterprise. Recent character education endeavors across the educational landscape have originated from a variety of different organizational sources. This article provides a review of the progress character education from the 18th century up through the 21st.
Descriptors: Values Education, Educational History, Ethical Instruction, Student Rights
Corporation for National and Community Service, 2008
Research shows that when young people participate in service, they are more likely to continue on a pathway of lifelong civic engagement. Research also shows that service-learning, an approach to education that ties community service to classroom instruction and reflection, contributes to students' success and has a positive impact on their social…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Service Learning, Principals, Community Services
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Riley, Tracy L.; Karnes, Frances A. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1999
Describes and provides contact information for different competitions for students with disabilities in the arts, service learning and leadership, and academics. Discusses the benefits of competitions, including enhancement of learning skills, development of social skills, and development of lifelong interests. (CR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Art Activities, Competition, Disabilities
Conrad, Dan; Hedin, Diane – Phi Delta Kappan, 1991
In November 1990, President Bush signed into law the National and Community Service Act. This article briefly reviews three arguments for the role of service in an educational program (to stimulate learning and social development, to reform society and preserve democracy, and to halt separation of youth from the wider society). (36 references)…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Democratic Values, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
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Kinsley, Carol W. – NASSP Bulletin, 1997
Community service learning has evolved as a vehicle to strengthen students' learning, reconnect them with their communities, and counter the learning/living imbalance in our society. Teachers use service learning to challenge and motivate students, gain insight into youngsters' learning processes, and improve their own relationships with students.…
Descriptors: Educational Benefits, Elementary Secondary Education, Mentors, Program Descriptions
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Johnson, Karen – Gifted Child Today, 2001
This article discusses the importance of affective education in fostering emotional development and leadership skills, interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligences, and the affective needs of gifted and talented students. The teacher's role in integrating an affective component in the curriculum is described and strategies are provided, including…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Development
Joiner, Lottie L. – American School Board Journal, 2000
Service learning, which combines community service with curriculum objectives, has several components: preparation, collaboration, service projects, curriculum integration, and reflection. Although opponents of mandatory programs criticize service learning as detracting from academics, studies indicate positive effects on academic achievement and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Citizenship Education, Educational Benefits, Educational Objectives
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Johnson, Karen S. – Gifted Child Today, 2000
Discussion of the need to include affective components in the education of gifted students considers: development of interpersonal and emotional intelligence, the need for an affective curriculum component, the role of the teacher to address the social and emotional needs of gifted students, and inclusion of affective learning in multidisciplinary…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Development, Emotional Intelligence
Billig, Shelley H. – School Administrator, 2000
Research, while limited, finds that service learning positively affects participants as to social development, academic achievement, civic awareness, and career exploration. High-quality programs maximize student outcomes. The difference between service learning and community service is linkage to standards and specific curriculum content. Key…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Education, Citizenship Education, Community Services
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Farnen, Russell F. – Policy Futures in Education, 2007
This article examines recent trends in childhood and youth policy, political socialization, and civic education in the USA and Canada since 2000. It examines some of the current trends (such as political socialization and education research findings on children and youth) as well as policy initiatives (such as the landmark federal legislation…
Descriptors: Political Socialization, Socioeconomic Status, Federal Legislation, Democracy
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Minkler, John – Social Studies Review, 1997
Articulates an expanded vision of citizenship education that incorporates two powerful reform movements: character education and community service. Addresses the reservations teachers have about initiating these programs and provides suggestions for organization and administration. Includes a list of student-designed citizenship education…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Educational Administration, Educational Development, Educational Responsibility
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Bailey, Laura – Social Studies Review, 1997
Recounts the successes of Project HAWK (Habitat Alliance and Wildlife Keepers) in Northern California. HAWK consists of various at-risk students brought together for a service learning project constructing and maintaining community gardens. Discusses how the garden was related to traditional curriculum instruction and provides information for…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Services, Educational Responsibility, Elementary Secondary Education