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ERIC Number: EJ560870
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-7217
Keeping in Character: A Time-Tested Solution.
Benninga, Jaques S.; Wynne, Edward A.
Phi Delta Kappan, v79 n6 p439-45,448 Feb 1998
Refutes Alfie Kohn's criticisms of modern character education programs in the February 1997 "Kappan." The basic structure of true "for character" education relies on an approach relevant for students of all ages, has been time-tested over 2,500 years, has broad public support, and has a valid research base. Kohn advocates developmental principles and "educating for democracy" approaches that have not proved effective. (27 references) (MLH)
Descriptors: Educational Benefits, Elementary Secondary Education, Homicide, Misconceptions, Motivation, Program Evaluation, Suicide, Unwed Mothers, Values Education, Youth Problems
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Character Education; Child Development Project; Kohn (Alfie)