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“A serious and well-researched response to the challenges in our schools.” -- Travis Du Priest, The Living Church, June 2001
“Filled with inspirational stories, practical ideas, and surprising insights that illuminate the art of building a morally sound society.” -- Lyn Ficus, Leadership, March 2001
“[A]n excellent resource for family and consumer sciences educators.” -- Eleanor Keppler, Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2001, V. 93, No. 2
“[H]ighly acclaimed, comprehensive and well written volume is valuable for use by teachers, parents, youth workers and policy makers alike.” -- Jackie B. Riley, Baptists Today, August 2001, V. 19, No. 8
“[Helps] young people build a strong, positive value system.” -- Ken Schroeder, Education Digest, 2001
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Foreword by Thomas Lickona. Cultivating Heart and Character is an indispensable guide for crafting a good life. Full of original ideas and practical strategies, it presents the stories, thoughts, and shared desires of educators, leaders, parents and students who are searching for an education that nourishes the heart as well as the intellect. In this comprehensive book, the authors recognize the desire to love and be loved as the fundamental force in the shaping of character. Building on this insight, they establish that the universal desire to live a meaningful life can be fulfilled through three common aspirations: attaining personal maturity, building and enjoying satisfying and long-lasting relationships, and making contributions to the larger community. These three life goals in turn become a framework for a balanced and holistic education in character and emotional intelligence. Chapters include discussions of marriage, family, and community as well as school-based character and life skills education. Cultivating Heart and Character offers fresh perspectives for everyone working to improve their own lives and make a difference in the lives of others.
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“A serious and well-researched response to the challenges in our schools.” -- Travis Du Priest, The Living Church, June 2001
“Filled with inspirational stories, practical ideas, and surprising insights that illuminate the art of building a morally sound society.” -- Lyn Ficus, Leadership, March 2001
“[A]n excellent resource for family and consumer sciences educators.” -- Eleanor Keppler, Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2001, V. 93, No. 2
“[H]ighly acclaimed, comprehensive and well written volume is valuable for use by teachers, parents, youth workers and policy makers alike.” -- Jackie B. Riley, Baptists Today, August 2001, V. 19, No. 8
“[Helps] young people build a strong, positive value system.” -- Ken Schroeder, Education Digest, 2001
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Foreword by Thomas Lickona. Cultivating Heart and Character is an indispensable guide for crafting a good life. Full of original ideas and practical strategies, it presents the stories, thoughts, and shared desires of educators, leaders, parents and students who are searching for an education that nourishes the heart as well as the intellect. In this comprehensive book, the authors recognize the desire to love and be loved as the fundamental force in the shaping of character. Building on this insight, they establish that the universal desire to live a meaningful life can be fulfilled through three common aspirations: attaining personal maturity, building and enjoying satisfying and long-lasting relationships, and making contributions to the larger community. These three life goals in turn become a framework for a balanced and holistic education in character and emotional intelligence. Chapters include discussions of marriage, family, and community as well as school-based character and life skills education. Cultivating Heart and Character offers fresh perspectives for everyone working to improve their own lives and make a difference in the lives of others.
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IN A POLL CONDUCTED BY WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN TEACHERS two years ago, teachers observed a toxic trend in their schools over the past 10 years: 81 percent reported less respect for authority, 73 percent noted a decline in ethics and morals, 65 percent observed less responsible attitudes, and 60 percent saw children as more self-centered. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
first life goal, basic life goals, character education initiative, conjugal sphere, three life goals, parental sphere, premarital abstinence, character educators, character education movement, previous spheres, moral knowing, parental heart, abstinence message, abstinence education, character education programs, universal moral values, mature character, personal maturity, sexuality education, insecure relationships, horizontal order Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, United States, New Jersey, Child Development Project, Character Education Partnership, Stephen Covey, Thomas Lickona, Abraham Maslow, Frank Pittman, Kevin Ryan, Mama Hawk, Martin Luther King, South Carolina, University of Chicago, Brookside Elementary School, Camden Middle School, Hal Urban, Harville Hendrix, Marriage Encounter, The Character Plus New!
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IN A POLL CONDUCTED BY WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN TEACHERS two years ago, teachers observed a toxic trend in their schools over the past 10 years: 81 percent reported less respect for authority, 73 percent noted a decline in ethics and morals, 65 percent observed less responsible attitudes, and 60 percent saw children as more self-centered. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
first life goal, basic life goals, character education initiative, conjugal sphere, three life goals, parental sphere, premarital abstinence, character educators, character education movement, previous spheres, moral knowing, parental heart, abstinence message, abstinence education, character education programs, universal moral values, mature character, personal maturity, sexuality education, insecure relationships, horizontal order Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, United States, New Jersey, Child Development Project, Character Education Partnership, Stephen Covey, Thomas Lickona, Abraham Maslow, Frank Pittman, Kevin Ryan, Mama Hawk, Martin Luther King, South Carolina, University of Chicago, Brookside Elementary School, Camden Middle School, Hal Urban, Harville Hendrix, Marriage Encounter, The Character Plus New!
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- For Fidelity by Catherine M. Wallace in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- How to Really Love Your Child by R. Campbell in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Why Wait?: What You Need to Know About the Teen Sexuality Crisis by Josh McDowell in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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