Character Education and Teacher Preparation.

Whitmer, Carol; Forbes, Tom

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ERIC Number: EJ557610

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1997

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Character Education and Teacher Preparation.

Whitmer, Carol; Forbes, Tom

Social Studies Review, v37 n1 p110-12 Fall-Win 1997

Describes a model for preparing faculty in schools of education to incorporate character education in their teacher preparation programs. Lists eight traits that character education should engender. These are compassion, forgiveness, integrity, respect, responsibility, initiative, cooperation, and perseverance. Includes a list of references and addresses. (MJP)

Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Educational Responsibility, Ethical Instruction, Higher Education, Mentors, Moral Development, Role of Education, Social Development, Social Values, Teacher Education, Teacher Education Programs, Teacher Student Relationship, Values Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners; Teachers

Language: English

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