effective character education

This note last modified September 1, 2024

Moral And Character Education-Berkowitz says the following are research based approaches for character education, though honestly it sounds like they’re talking more about moral education

  • discussing moral dilemmas
  • cooperative learning
  • service learning / service to others
  • developmental discipline
  • role modeling
  • positive nurturing
  • trust
  • high expectations
  • schoolwide character focus
  • family and community involvement
  • empowerment
  • explicit teaching about character
  • induction
  • good parenting