Schools Dedicated to Character Education Tend To
Emphasize the importance of adults modeling values in the classroom as well as in their everyday interactions.
Help students clarify their values and build personal bonds and responsibilities to one another.
Use the traditional curriculum as a vehicle for teaching values and examining moral questions.
Encourage moral reflection through debate, journals, and discussion.
Encourage values in action through community service and other community involvement strategies.
Support teacher development and dialogue among educators on the moral dimension of their job.
– Gene Bedley