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Peer reviewedLeming, James S. – Journal of Moral Education, 2000
Reports the results of an evaluation of a popular literature-based character education program using a sample of first to sixth grade students (n=965). Finds that the curriculum had a positive effect on cognitive outcomes and that an emphasis of character throughout the curriculum contributed to achieving character outcomes. Includes references.…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Research
Peer reviewedSchultz, Lynn Hickey; Barr, Dennis J.; Selman, Robert L. – Journal of Moral Education, 2001
Finds that eighth grade students in Facing History and Ourselves classrooms show increases in relationship maturity and decreases in racist attitudes and self-reported fighting behavior relative to comparison students. Reports that the gains made by Facing History students in moral reasoning and in civic attitudes and participation were not…
Descriptors: Civics, Educational Research, Ethical Instruction, Grade 8
