Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ594698
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Publication Date: 1999
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Assessing Values in Historical Fiction Written for Children: A Content Analysis of the Winners of the Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award.
Edgington, William D.; Brabham, Edna Greene; Frost, Jami Bice
Journal of Children's Literature, v25 n2 p36-49 Fall 1999
Considers how teachers engage children in character education and analyzes core values in books winning the Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award. Finds that these books are rich sources for examples of core values that are common features of character-education programs. Observes many teachers using short stories and picture books to insert explorations of character and ethics into instruction programs. (SC)
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Childrens Literature, Content Analysis, Elementary Education, Ethical Instruction, Picture Books, Short Stories, Values
Children's Literature Assembly of the National Council of Teachers of English, The Ohio State University, School of Teaching and Learning, 333 Arps Hall, 1945 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43210-1172.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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