Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ522266
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0147-8648
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A Civic Framework for Successful Character Education Programs.
Haynes, Charles C.
Update on Law-Related Education, v20 n1 p17-19 Win 1996
Asserts that character education in the schools should be framed by the civic principles of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Paraphrases these principles as "rights, responsibilities, and respect." Addresses parental misgivings about possible religious content and conflict. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Civics, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction, Law Related Education, Moral Development, Moral Values, Religious Factors, School Community Relationship, School Role, Social Development, Social Responsibility, Social Values, State Church Separation, Values Education
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: United States Constitution
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