The Value of a Developmental Approach to Evaluating Character Development Programmes: An Outcome Study of "Facing History and Ourselves.".

Schultz, Lynn Hickey; Barr, Dennis J.; Selman, Robert L.

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ERIC Number: EJ660049

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2001

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The Value of a Developmental Approach to Evaluating Character Development Programmes: An Outcome Study of "Facing History and Ourselves."

Schultz, Lynn Hickey; Barr, Dennis J.; Selman, Robert L.

Journal of Moral Education, v30 n1 p3-27 Mar 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 significantly greater than the comparison students. (DAJ)

Descriptors: Civics, Educational Research, Ethical Instruction, Grade 8, Interpersonal Competence, Junior High Schools, Moral Values, Personality Development, Program Content, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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What Works Clearinghouse Reviewed: Meets Evidence Standards with Reservations

WWC Study Page: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/study/64528

IES Cited: ED493438

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