Character matters : central office administrators' perceptions of character education
Date
2004
Authors
Bolder, Mike
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
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Publisher
Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2004
Abstract
In recent years there has been increasing pressure all across North America for
schools to focus more on character education. This study examines one District's
response to character education through the implementation of the Community of Caring
Program in the District. The results of the study provide insights into the program
through the perceptions of central office administrators. Respondents explain in detail
why there was a need for such a program, how character education was implemented
throughout the District, what the overall effects of the program have been on student
character development, school culture and climate, and future directions for character
education within the District. The overall effectiveness of the character education
program, Community of Caring, was assessed through the analysis of quantitative and
qualitative data collected from interviews with central office administrators. The results
of the study indicate that there was almost unanimous support for the inclusion and
continuation of character education in the District. Community of Caring was found to
have positive effects on the climate, culture, and character development of the students in
the District's schools.
Description
vii, 87 leaves ; 29 cm. --
Keywords
Moral education -- Alberta -- Case studies , Educational sociology -- Alberta -- Case studies , Education -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Alberta -- Case studies , School administrators -- Alberta -- Attitudes , School management and organization -- Alberta