Socrates Argued: “To know the good is to do the good.” Aristotle Argued: “To do the good is to know the good.” – Gene Bedley

Sometimes very little folk Have insights all their own. And sometimes they are more profound Than when they are full grown. One day, as I spoke about A friend whose will was strong And how he’s very certain He never can be wrong. My little one just listened With pensive concentration And wistfully did answer… Read more »

Teenagers who have strong emotional attachments to their parents and teachers are much less likely to use drugs and alcohol, attempt suicide, engage in violence or become sexually active at an early age, according to the largest ever study of American adolescents. The study, published in today’s Journal of the American Medical Association, concludes that… Read more »

Basketball Players refuse to acknowledge they commit fouls! Highway Patrol officers could write a book on excuses people give for breaking traffic laws Pilate washed his hands refusing to take responsibility for the sentencing of Jesus. Kids make up one excuse after another for incomplete School work. It

___________The foundation that respect is built on is “Responsibility”! It means people taking the initiative to demonstrate consideration and high regard for others. Be an Initiator of respect rather than wait for people to respect you. ___________ “Encouraging” others when they are willing to risk their ideas or make an effort to do something new… Read more »

Research shows that behavioral changes can be maximized when environmental education includes these attributes: 1. Teach significant ethical concepts, and make clear the learner’s relationship and obligation to them. 2. Provide carefully designed and in-depth opportunities for learners to develop an ethical sensitivity to the environment, to the outdoor activity they’re involved with, and to… Read more »

Appeared in a February issue of Eduvac – The Educa Early in October 1996 a flyer introducing principals and boards of trustees to Cornerstone Values – A Values Education Curriculum was posted to all New Zealand schools. At the time trustees of The New Zealand Foundation For Values Education Inc. were cautioned not to be… Read more »

Invite the entire class to line up against the wall on one side of the classroom. Explain the ground rules for the Discovery Walk. Leader /Teacher will present different dilemmas , life events or situations inviting all students who have experienced, or have a close friend or family member experienced the situation to walk across… Read more »

Leming believes that society can’t just allow ethics to develop, but must encourage them. “Character develops within a social web or environment. The nature of that environment, the messages it sends to individuals, and the behaviors it encourages and discourages are important factors to consider in character education. Clear rules of conduct, [personal] ownership of… Read more »

Community of Caring Schools trainer Bob Kenney believes there are three major questions one needs to ask every day we teach. Bob is a moral development Trainer with the Community of Caring schools of the Joseph Kennedy Foundation. 1. What do I teach? 2. Why do I teach? 3. What am I trying to accomplish?… Read more »