An Integrated approach to character education

Abstract

Introduction - Timothy Rusnak The Six Principles of Integrated Character Education PART ONE: CHARACTER EDUCATION IS NOT A SUBJECT, IT IS PART OF EVERY SUBJECT Integrating Character into the Life of the School - Timothy Rusnak Making Character Work - William J Switala PART TWO: INTEGRATED CHARACTER EDUCATION IS ACTION EDUCATION Character, Curriculum and Action Education - Thomas Farrelly Learning beyond the Classroom - James Antis PART THREE: A POSITIVE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT HELPS BUILD CHARACTER Building a Positive Classroom Environment - Mark John Tierno More Than a Good Lesson Plan - Kenneth Barbour PART FOUR: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IS ENCOURAGED THROUGH ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY AND PRACTICE Leadership, Character Growth, and Authenticity - James E Henderson Making Leadership Count - Robert D Myers PART FIVE: EMPOWERED TEACHERS PROMOTE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Constructing Learning and Character - Frank M Ribich Fostering Character Growth - Judy Heasley PART SIX: THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ARE VITAL PARTNERS IN DEVELOPING CHARACTER Community, Character and Schooling - V Robert Agostino Partnering with the Community - Donna Milanovich Epilogue: Getting Started - Paul Black