Download or read book Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Relationship to the Eleven Principles of Effective Character Education written by Alana Weston and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Smart Good High Schools written by Thomas Lickona and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout history, and in cultures all over the world, education rightly conceived has had two great goals: to help students become smart and to help them become good. They need character for both. Smart & Good High Schools, a 227-page "report to the nation" by Thomas Lickona and Matthew Davidson based on two years of research on American high schools, describes nearly 100 promising practices for developing adolescent character. These practices are organized around a vision aimed at encouraging a paradigm shift in character education: from focusing only on moral character to focusing on both performance character (needed for best work) and moral character (needed for ethical behavior). The report's research included visits to 24 diverse high schools, a comprehensive research review, and the input of a National Experts Panel and a National Student Leaders Panel. --Publisher description.
Download or read book Stakeholder Perceptions of an Exemplary Middle School Character Education Program and Its Implications for School Improvement written by Johncarlos M. Miller and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Character education (CE) in schools has been reported to support a safe school environment in which adults and students can embrace core ethical values such as respect, fairness, and responsibility, for example (Pala, 2011). It has the power to not only "cultivate minds [but] nurture hearts" as well (Pala, 2011, p. 26). The creation of a safe teaching and learning environment in which students and staff engage in critical discourse of ethical issues related character development can produce an atmosphere of human beings who feel better about themselves and their work. As a result, one cannot overlook the implications for school improvement that character education presents for those courageous enough to purposefully and intently engage its implementation in schools. Given the troubling trends in today's youth substantiated by research (Dahlberg, Toal, Swahn, & Behrens, 2005; Garofalo, Wolf, Kessel, Palfrey, & Durant, 1998; Lickona, 1996; Pena, Matthieu, Zayas, Masyn, & Caine, 2012), the purpose of this study was to investigate stakeholder perceptions of the influence of an exemplary character education program's implementation in a middle school and its contribution to school improvement. This study was a qualitative interview study in which 19 participants from teachers, support staff, administrators, and a parent were asked their insight regarding the implementation of an exemplary character education program that was grounded in the Eleven Principles of Effective Character Education. The interview study coupled with document analysis was the approach necessary to address the central research question: How did the three-year implementation of an exemplary middle school character education program contribute to school improvement at a middle school that was recognized for its exemplary character education program? Over a three-year period of character education program implementation, BOA Middle, experienced reductions in its out-of-school suspensions by over 65%, increased staff attendance, reduced teacher turnover from 33% to 11%, was named a PCS district Highly Enhanced School, met 29 of 29 academic targets, was named a Positive Behavior Intervention Support Model School for the state due to its exemplary character education program, experienced high growth as determined by student achievement and state accountability data, and met federal accountability growth standards. Through this study, the following themes emerged regarding participants' perceptions about the implementation of the exemplary character education program: " Character is Multidimensional " CE is 24/7/365 " Implementation requires consistency " CE fosters school improvement as Adults Lead and Students Achieve " School communities can support CE through Collaboration, Service Learning, and Reflection."--Abstract from author supplied metadata.
Download or read book Ethical Problem Solving and Decision Making for Positive and Conclusive Outcomes written by Keough, Penelope D. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-01-25 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategies for effective problem-solving and decision-making are efficient ways for professionals to solve the moral dilemmas that confront them in their daily practice. Feelings of wellbeing and positive outcomes, often impeded by the failure to make decisions, can result when strategies are developed from psychological theories and positive mindsets. Ethical Problem-Solving and Decision-Making for Positive and Conclusive Outcomes is a pivotal reference source that synthesizes major psychological theories to show that any moral dilemma can be solved by using the correct positive mindset based on psychological theory and superimposing a basic ethical template to reach a conclusive decision. While highlighting topics such as cultural identity, student engagement, and education standards, this book is ideally designed for clinical practitioners, psychologists, education professionals, administrators, academicians, and researchers.
Download or read book Eleven Principles of Effective Character Education written by Thomas Lickona and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bringing in a New Era in Character Education written by William Damon and published by Hoover Press. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The educational system in the United States has ended its failed experiment with separating the intellectual from the moral. Schools from K–12 to colleges and universities are increasingly paying attention to students' values and character. But how can we ensure this new era in character education makes the right kind of difference to young people? What obstacles in our current educational system must we overcome, and what new opportunities can we create? This anthology offers unique perspectives on what is needed to make character education an effective, lasting part of our educational agenda. Each chapter points out the directions that character education must take today and offers strategies essential for progress. The expert contributors reveal why relativism has threatened the moral development of young people in our time—and how we can pass core values down to new generations of students in ways that will elevate their conduct and their life goals. And they show the critical importance of reestablishing student morality and character as targets of higher education's central mission. Perhaps most important, they clarify the necessity of authority in any moral education endeavor—and show how it is a powerful force for developing personal freedom and building character.
Download or read book Journal of Character Education written by Jacques S. Benninga and published by IAP. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Journal of Character Education is the only professional journal in education devoted to character education. It is designed to cover the field—from the latest research to applied best practices. We include original research reports, editorials and conceptual articles by the best minds in our field, reviews of the latest books, and other relevant strategies and manuscripts by educators that describe best practices in teaching and learning related to character education. The Journal of Character Education has for over a decade been the sole scholarly journal focused on research, theory, measurement, and practice of character education. This issue includes a "Voices" section highlighting the 2017 Character.org "Sandy Award" recipient, along with four peer-reviewed articles, and a book review.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Behavior Modification and Cognitive Behavior Therapy written by Michel Hersen and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2005-01-25 with total page 1857 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a thorough examination of the components of behavior modification, behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and applied behavior analysis for both child and adult populations in a variety of settings. Although the focus is on technical applications, entries also provide the historical context in which behavior therapists have worked, including research issues and strategies.
Download or read book Eleven Principles of Effective Character Education written by Thomas Lickona and published by . This book was released on 199? with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Individual Positive Behavior Supports written by Fredda Brown and published by Brookes Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provides a solid explanation of the foundations and principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and positive behavior support (PBS). It shows readers how to put PBS into practice in school, at home, and in the community. Chapters provide critical background on ABA before turning to the main focus of PBS, which shares common principles but is more generalizable, individualized, and prevention oriented. The content can be applied to school and community-based settings and is aligned with defined standards of practice APBS Standards of Practice--Individual Level). The book provides a unique way to connect the science of behavior to person-centered intervention approaches"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Five Universal Principles of Positive Behavior written by Annemieke Golly and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Annemieke Golly has identified five universal principles for managing in-class behaviors of children with challenging behaviors: being respectful, modeling behaviors, having clear expectations, maintaining routines, and dealing with chronic misbehaviors. She illustrates how to implement these principles in the context of a school-wide positive behavior support system. In addition, Dr. Golly looks at the two main areas of chronic misbehaviors: attention seeking and escape/avoidance behaviors and shows how to identify and work with them.
Download or read book Handbook of Social and Emotional Learning written by Joseph A. Durlak and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2016-10-26 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The burgeoning multidisciplinary field of social and emotional learning (SEL) now has a comprehensive and definitive handbook covering all aspects of research, practice, and policy. The prominent editors and contributors describe state-of-the-art intervention and prevention programs designed to build students' skills for managing emotions, showing concern for others, making responsible decisions, and forming positive relationships. Conceptual and scientific underpinnings of SEL are explored and its relationship to children's and adolescents' academic success and mental health examined. Issues in implementing and assessing SEL programs in diverse educational settings are analyzed in depth, including the roles of school- and district-level leadership, teacher training, and school-family partnerships.
Download or read book Positive Behavioral Supports for the Classroom written by Brenda Scheuermann and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2021-09-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For courses in behavior management / behavior analysis. The latest research and practice from the field of positive behavior interventions and supports Positive Behavioral Supports for the Classroom, 4th Edition covers foundational principles and practices from applied behavior analysis. The text's emphasis is on a multi-tiered system of support for developing positive behaviors in children and youth, preventing challenging behaviors, and managing challenging behaviors efficiently and effectively school-wide, in classrooms, and for individual students. A wide variety of concepts and techniques are examined, ranging from the most basic through advanced, and the authors' relaxed, user-friendly writing style makes the book appropriate for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as new and beginning special education and regular classroom teachers. Extend learning beyond the classroom Pearson eText is an easy-to-use digital textbook that students can purchase on their own or you can assign for your course. It lets students read, highlight, and take notes all in one place. The mobile app lets students learn on the go, offline or online. Creating a course allows you to schedule readings, view reading analytics, and share your own notes with students, motivating them to keep reading, and keep learning. Learn more about Pearson eText.
Download or read book Educating for Character written by Thomas Lickona and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2009-09-02 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Calls for renewed moral education in America's schools, offering dozens of programs schools can adopt to teach students respect, responsibility, hard work, and other values that should not be left to parents to teach.
Download or read book How Learning Works written by Susan A. Ambrose and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-04-16 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for How Learning Works "How Learning Works is the perfect title for this excellent book. Drawing upon new research in psychology, education, and cognitive science, the authors have demystified a complex topic into clear explanations of seven powerful learning principles. Full of great ideas and practical suggestions, all based on solid research evidence, this book is essential reading for instructors at all levels who wish to improve their students' learning." —Barbara Gross Davis, assistant vice chancellor for educational development, University of California, Berkeley, and author, Tools for Teaching "This book is a must-read for every instructor, new or experienced. Although I have been teaching for almost thirty years, as I read this book I found myself resonating with many of its ideas, and I discovered new ways of thinking about teaching." —Eugenia T. Paulus, professor of chemistry, North Hennepin Community College, and 2008 U.S. Community Colleges Professor of the Year from The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education "Thank you Carnegie Mellon for making accessible what has previously been inaccessible to those of us who are not learning scientists. Your focus on the essence of learning combined with concrete examples of the daily challenges of teaching and clear tactical strategies for faculty to consider is a welcome work. I will recommend this book to all my colleagues." —Catherine M. Casserly, senior partner, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching "As you read about each of the seven basic learning principles in this book, you will find advice that is grounded in learning theory, based on research evidence, relevant to college teaching, and easy to understand. The authors have extensive knowledge and experience in applying the science of learning to college teaching, and they graciously share it with you in this organized and readable book." —From the Foreword by Richard E. Mayer, professor of psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara; coauthor, e-Learning and the Science of Instruction; and author, Multimedia Learning
Download or read book The Highly Engaged Classroom written by Robert J. Marzano and published by Solution Tree Press. This book was released on 2010-03-21 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Student engagement happens as a result of a teacher’s careful planning and execution of specific strategies. This self-study text provides in-depth understanding of how to generate high levels of student attention and engagement. Using the suggestions in this book, every teacher can create a classroom environment where engagement is the norm, not the exception.
Download or read book Sex and Character written by Deborah D. Cole and published by Foundation for Thought and Ethic. This book was released on 1998 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bright and positive, but very realistic. Practical in its guidance. Experience-based. Full of wise counsel. 114 colorful photos, most of them of other teens Numerous charts and graphs. Excellent chapter-by-chapter discussion questions. Helpful referrals. Up-to-date medical science. No anatomical diagrams or instructions in "safe sex."
