The Case for Character Education: A Developmental Approach
Alan L. Lockwood
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Description for The Case for Character Education: A Developmental Approach
Paperback. Looks at the state of character education. This book assesses its strengths and weaknesses and finds fault with leading advocates for failing to respond to sound critiques of their work. It argues that contemporary character education can be improved by using key principles from established theories and research on developmental psychology. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: JNAM; JNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 177.
In this dynamic look at the current state of character education, Alan Lockwood assesses its strengths and weaknesses and finds fault with leading advocates for failing to respond to sound critiques of their work. Lockwood argues that contemporary character education can be significantly improved by using key principles from established theories and research on developmental psychology. He offers numerous examples to support his recommendations while inviting character education theorists and practitioners to generate their own implications from his presentation.
For anyone interested in improving the quality of values-based education for children and adolescents, this book:
- Elaborates an alternative view ... Read more
- Explains what contemporary character education is, identifying its strengths and addressing its major criticisms.
- Offers recommendations for curriculum and instruction that systematically take into account developmental perspectives.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Teachers´ College Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780807749234
SKU
V9780807749234
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About Alan L. Lockwood
Alan L. Lockwood is professor of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
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