Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
The Case for Character Education: A Developmental Approach
Alan L. Lockwood
€ 43.14
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for The Case for Character Education: A Developmental Approach
Paperback. Looks at the state of character education. This book assesses its strengths and weaknesses and finds fault with leading advocates for failing to respond to sound critiques of their work. It argues that contemporary character education can be improved by using key principles from established theories and research on developmental psychology. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: JNAM; JNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 177.
In this dynamic look at the current state of character education, Alan Lockwood assesses its strengths and weaknesses and finds fault with leading advocates for failing to respond to sound critiques of their work. Lockwood argues that contemporary character education can be significantly improved by using key principles from established theories and research on developmental psychology. He offers numerous examples to support his recommendations while inviting character education theorists and practitioners to generate their own implications from his presentation. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in improving the quality of values-based education for children and adolescents.
In this dynamic look at the current state of character education, Alan Lockwood assesses its strengths and weaknesses and finds fault with leading advocates for failing to respond to sound critiques of their work. Lockwood argues that contemporary character education can be significantly improved by using key principles from established theories and research on developmental psychology. He offers numerous examples to support his recommendations while inviting character education theorists and practitioners to generate their own implications from his presentation. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in improving the quality of values-based education for children and adolescents.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Teachers´ College Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780807749234
SKU
V9780807749234
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
Reviews for The Case for Character Education: A Developmental Approach