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A good character education program can set the framework
for better students, citizens and society, as outlined here:
Eleven
Principles of Effective Character Education
Be very careful when searching for resources about character
education so as not to offend various religions and cultures.
Many groups use the guise of character education to promote
a hidden agenda. We have tried to make sure the materials
here are of good quality and do not reflect a particular point
of view.
Information, lessons and
materials
ASCD
Character Education resources
Articles from the Association for Supervision and Curriculum
Development
Character
Education Resources
A well-balanced link page
Conflict
Resolution/Peer Mediation Research Project
A list of helpful sites for conflict resolution/peer mediation
Teaching
Tolerance (for teachers)
A national education project dedicated to helping teachers
foster equity, respect and understanding in the classroom
and beyond, this web site offers excellent classroom activities
as well as tremendously useful resources for teachers.
Tips
for Keeping the Peace
Teach your students these practical tips for preventing fights.
Wise
Skills Resources - Free Lessons
These sample lessons, written by a former teacher, serve up
a generous variety of interconnected activities and experiences
to help students develop good character.
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Organizations
Association
for Moral Education
The Association for Moral Education (AME) provides an interdisciplinary
forum for professionals interested in the moral dimensions
of educational theory and practice.
The
Center for the Advancement of Ethics and Character
Do
Something
If you want your kids to be passive and docile, don't let
them near this web site. It'll fill their little heads with
ideas about making the world a better place and empower them
to do something about it. And whatever you do, don't click
on the "Action Guide."
Markkula
Center for Applied Ethics
Ethical dilemmas for young people written as dialogs -- lots
to think about, talk about, write about. Also, they have a
very useful
framework for ethical decision making.
The
K-12 Giraffe Heroes Program
Free sample lesson
Kids Care
Clubs
Dedicated to developing compassion and the spirit of charity
in children, this organization provides children, families,
schools and religious groups with meaningful opportunities
to help others in their local and global communities. Set
up an affiliated club in your elementary school.
The
Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
Teachers guide, lesson plans and ideas
School for Ethical Education
The School for Ethical Education (SEE) teaches strategies
to put ethics in action.
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