Character Education: Creating A Framework for Excellence When schools become the framework for constructing meaning for living and a bridge to understanding the value of a fulfilled life, students become proactive achievers discovering what it means to develop the potential for themselves and the world around them. Education is one of our most precious resources. As we continue to evaluate our goals, it is important to set forth curriculum standards and reform designs that clearly include character education and the conative domain of learning. During our tenure as educators, we must thoughtfully reassess the reality of our direction so we wont one day ironically discover that we were a generation of educators who were caretakers of the wrong details! What Is Character Education? Character education is the development of knowledge, skills, and abilities that enable the learner to make informed and responsible choices. It involves a shared educational commitment that emphasizes the responsibilities and rewards of productive living in a global a diverse society. Character education enables students to come face to face with the realities of life. It encourages them to think critically and then act responsibly. Instructional materials, methods, and strategies, when developed into interdisciplinary curricular themes, empower teachers to create meaning while allowing students time for purposeful exploration and self-reflection. Character development provides a foundation upon which we can build respect for human dignity and create twenty-first-century schools that will empower students to achieve excellence. Character Education and the School Curriculum Character education is not an add on to the existing curriculum. To be effective, it should be integrated across the curriculum, thus promoting high self-esteem and the acquisition of school success. icarenow
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