Integrated Approach to Character Education Book

	Preface
	About the Contributors
	Dedication
	Introduction: The Six Principles of Integrated Character Education	1
Principle 1	Character Education Is Not a Subject; It Is Part of Every Subject
1	Integrating Character in the Life of the School	9
2	Making Character Work	20
Principle 2	Integrated Character Education Is Action Education
3	Character, Curriculum, and Action Education	33
4	Learning Beyond the Classroom	45
Principle 3	A Positive School Environment Helps Build Character
5	Building a Positive Classroom Environment	57
6	More Than a Good Lesson Plan	69
Principle 4	Character Development Is Encouraged Through Administrative Policy and Practice
7	Leadership, Character Growth, and Authenticity	83
8	Making Leadership Count	93
Principle 5	Empowered Teachers Promote Character Development
9	Constructing Learning and Character	105
10	Fostering Character Growth	114
Principle 6	The School and Community Are Vital Partners in Developing Character
11	Community, Character, and Schooling	125
12	Partnering With the Community	133
	Epilogue: Getting Started	145
	Resource: Organizations and Programs	155
	Index	159