Mobilizing for Evidence-Based Character Education
Author | : Linda McKay |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 79 |
Release | : 2009-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781437916249 |
ISBN-13 | : 1437916244 |
Rating | : 4/5 (244 Downloads) |
Download or read book Mobilizing for Evidence-Based Character Education written by Linda McKay and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many educators believe that implementing character education (CE) in their schools helps students develop ethically, socially and academically. CE embraces all aspects of how schools, related social institutions and parents can support the positive character development of children and adults. This evaluation guide is a resource primarily for project directors who are federal grantees embarking on an evaluation of a CE intervention, although it contains useful info. that can benefit other education administrators who also are providing these interventions. The guide offers strategies for working with external evaluators and key stakeholders in planning and implementing a scientifically sound evaluation. Illustrations.