Character Education: A Book Guide for Teachers, Librarians, and Parents. Sharron L. McElmeel

Character Education: A Book Guide for Teachers, Librarians, and Parents



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Character Education: A Book Guide for Teachers, Librarians, and Parents Sharron L. McElmeel. pdf ebook Publisher: Libraries Unlimited Language: English Page: 257 ISBN: 1563088843, 9781563088841

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This useful tool is organized in 17 chapters with each one focusing on different character traits such as flexibility, initiative, humility, and patience. Each chapter begins with a definition of the term and lists several books that range in age appropriateness. A brief summary of the book is followed by discussion/activity notes, a list of related traits/curricular themes, and suggested collaborative readings. Relevant quotes from a variety of well-known authors and others are interspersed throughout. This book stands out from others of its type because of its excellent introduction that talks about character education in general, specifics related to the home and classroom, as well as a consideration of various formats and genres; its brevity that makes it a useful planning resource without being overwhelming; and its thorough index of titles, authors, and concepts. A boon for librarians as well as for parents who are homeschooling or organizing group projects.
Laura Hauser, DeKalb County Public Library, Decatur, GA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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?This book stands out from others of its type becuase of its excellent introduction that talks about character education in general, specifics related to the home and classroom, as well as a consideration of various formats and genres; its brevity that makes it a useful planning resource without being overwhelming; and its thorough index of titles, authors, and concepts. A boon for librarians as well as for parents who are homeschooling or organizing group projects.?-School Library Journal