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A Person of Character:
- Knows the difference between right and wrong and always tries to do what is right.
- Does the right thing for the right reason.
- Is a good person, someone to look up to and admire.
- Sets a good example for everyone.
- Makes the world a better place
What is Character Education?
Character education is a complex process involving:
- Knowledge: teaching principles of right and wrong (cognitive)
- Feeling: instilling ethical values and attitudes (affective)
- Actions: demanding and modeling ethical conduct (behavioral)
--Tom Lickona
Dimensions of character education include:
Social Dimentions: foster attitudes, habits and conduct that make individuals constructive members of society.
Personal Dimention: foster attitudes, habits and conduct that help individuals live personally meaningful and satisfying
lives.
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