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Peer reviewedBenninga, Jaques; Minkler, John – Social Studies Review, 1997
Examines the planning, implementation, and mission of the Clearinghouse for Character Education at California State University, Fresno. Materials collected at the Clearinghouse include samples of model programs, research, contacts for program development, and instructional resources for teachers, schools, and districts interested in character…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Study Centers, Educational Development, Educational Resources
Peer reviewedSchaeffer, Esther – Social Studies Review, 1997
Describes the cumulation of concern over the last 10 years that brought leading educators and business people together to create an organization that supports comprehensive character education programs. Discusses the work of this organization, the Character Education Partnership. Lists 11 principles for program development and describes model…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Study Centers, Educational Cooperation
Peer reviewedSchaps, Eric; Watson, Marilyn; Lewis, Catherine – Social Studies Review, 1997
Reports on the work of the Child Development Project. The project outlined a series of approaches and characteristics shared by successful character development school programs. These include creating a caring community, a social constructivist approach to staff development, use of cooperative learning strategies, autonomy, belonging, and…
Descriptors: Child Development, Citizenship Education, Curriculum Study Centers, Educational Development
