Whole School Character and Virtue Education: A Pioneering Approach Helping All Children to Flourish

This book provides strategies and advice about how to widely implement character education in schools, with contributions from professional practitioners. It explores the opportunities for developing character virtues and virtue literacy to support pupils to flourish in society.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 192 pages
\n Publication date: 19 November 2020
\n Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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This book offers valuable strategies and guidance for effectively implementing character education in schools, drawing inspiration from the successful implementation achieved at Yeading Junior School. It addresses the concerns of schools and teachers who are exploring how to develop character education within their formal and informal curricula. It seeks to answer essential questions such as identifying the crucial character virtues that are relevant in primary education, cultivating these virtues through effective teaching practices, evaluating the effectiveness of character education strategies, and understanding what constitutes evidence of best practices.

Contributions from professional practitioners, including experts in building partnerships in the community, intergenerational learning, working with vulnerable children and children with special educational needs (SEND), financial literacy, and the diverse religious context of primary education, enrich the book's content. These practitioners share their insights and experiences in developing character virtues and virtue literacy, with the ultimate goal of supporting pupils to flourish in society and make a positive impact on the world.

By utilizing the strategies and insights provided in this book, schools can create an environment and ethos that nurtures learners' success and empowers them to become compassionate, responsible, and virtuous individuals. The book offers practical approaches and practical examples that can be easily adapted to different school contexts, fostering a culture of character development that permeates all aspects of learning and teaching.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for schools seeking to implement character education effectively. It provides a comprehensive framework for developing character virtues and virtue literacy, backed by practical insights and experiences from professional practitioners. By embracing the principles outlined in this book, schools can create a nurturing environment that empowers learners to become lifelong contributors to society.

\n Weight: 294g\n
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 14 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781785928758\n \n