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Practices of Teacher Educators Committed to Character
http://www.character.org/resources/ceppublications/index.cgi?file=teachers_1#teachers_1

 

"Karen E.Bohlin, Susan Dougherty and Deborah Farmer "

Practices of Teacher Educators Committed to Character: Examples from Teacher Education Programs
Emphasizing Character Development Are the Nation’s Schools of Education Coming Up Short?
Promising Practices provides examples from a number of schools of education that are making efforts
to include preparation in character education in their pre-service teacher education programs.
The publication includes a number of ideas that teacher educators might adopt or adapt for their
pre-service and in-service programs.


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COURTESTY AND CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM MANUAL for GRADES K - 5
By: Dr. Anne Lyons
Notebook-containing a year-long approach with weekly topics and explanations

A GREAT START IN LIFE PROGRAM MANUAL for GRADE PRE K -3
By: Dr. Anne Lyons Notebook

ETHICS RESOURCES CENTER INFO-File
Teaching Students Responsibility #279

 

Bringing Up Parents
By: Alex J. Packer, Ph.D. Book

The Art of Loving Well-A Character Education Curriculum for Today's Teenager - Grades 9-12
By: Trustees of Boston University
BookTeacher's Guide

We Can Get Along! Grades K - 5
By: Lauren Murphy Payne, M.S.W.
Illustrations: Claudia Rohling
BookTeacher's Guide

How's Your Self Esteem Today?
By: Creative Therapy Associates, Inc Cincinnati OH
Book

BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM THROUGH THE MUSEUM OF "I"
By: Linda R. Zack, M.Ed.
Book

The Kids Guide To Social Action
By: Barbara A. Lewis
Book

Growing Good Kids
By: Deb Delisle & Jim Delisle
Book

Lesson for Little Ones: Language Arts Grades K - 2
By: Lorna Curran
Book w/ 36 Ready-to-use lessons

Working Together Grades 6 - 8
By: Lorraine L.Ukens
Book

How to Lead Work Teams: Facilitation Skills Teamwork from Start to Finish: 10 Steps to Results!, 25 Activities for Teams
By: Fran Rees
1 Set of 3 Books

Directory of American Youth Organizations 1996-1997 6th Edition
By: Dr. Judith B. Erickson
Book

How to Help Your Child With Homework Grades 1 - 8
By: Marguerite C. Radencich Ph.D.
Book

STORY SONGS-Cooperation and Respect Ages 2 - 6
CareerTrack Publishing Company Boulder,
CO Titles Include: Self-EsteemSchool Skills, Be the Best You Can Be
Audio Tapes

Choosing Community-Classroom Strategies for Learning & Caring Vol. A - D Grades 9 - 12
Titles Include:
A. Goals and Strategies, Objections to the Caring Classroom, Choices for Children
B. How Kids Come to Care, Seeing Others' Points of View
C. The Case Against Competition, The Consequences of "Consequences"
D. The Trouble with Rewards, Beyond Praise and Grades
Developmental Studies Center Oakland, CAw/ Phi Delta Kappa
Facilitator's Guide and Video Tapes

Self-Esteem & Peak Performance
By: Jack Canfield
CareerTrack Publishing Company Boulder, CO
1 Set Includes 6 Cassette Tapes

Beyond Discipline
By: Alfie Kohn
Book

At Home in Our School Grades 3 - 5
Developmental Studies Center Oakland, CA 1
Set Includes: A Collegial Study Guide, Book and Video

Ways We Want Our Class to Be Grades 3 - 5
Developmental Studies Center Oakland, CA
1 Set Includes: A Study Guide, Book, and Video

Blueprints For A Collaborative Classroom
Developmental Studies Center Oakland, CA
Book

Homeside Activities Grades K - 5
Developmental Studies Center Oakland, CA
Book

Why I Am Special
By: Eileen Cox
Book

Building Self-Esteem In Your Child
By: Susan Baile Ph.D.
1 Set Includes: Book and Audio Tapes

Self-Discipline And Emotional Control-How to Stay Calm and Productive
By: Tom Miller Ph.D.
1 Set Includes: Workbook and Video

Leader's Guide For The Leadership
ChallengeSkill Builders, Inc. San Diego CA
Book

Make Someone Smile
By: Judy Lalli
Book

Working Toward a Safe School-Administrator's Guide
Lions/Quest International Publishing Company Newark, OH
1 Administrator's Guide

Classbuilding Grades K - 12
By: Miguel Kagan, Laurie Robertson, & Spencer Kagan
Book

The Cooperative Classroom Grades K - 12
By: Jacqueline Rhoades, Margaret E. McCabe
Book

Cooperative Learning
By: Dr. Spencer Kagan
Book

Multiple Intelligencies: Teaching For Success
Book

Ready-To-Use Social Skills Lessons & Activities Grades Pre K - 12
By: Ruth Weltmann Begun, Editor
Book

Conflict Resolution in the School Grades 5- 12
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
Includes: 1 Educator Manual, Student Workshop for Grades 5 - 9 andGrades 9 - 12,

BIG CHANGES BIG CHOICES Grades 5 - 9 Vol. 2 4 5 6 10 12
Titles Include:
2. You and Your Values
4. Setting and Achieving Goals
5. Dealing with Pressures
6. Handling Emotions
10. Friendship
12. Respecting Others
LIVE WIRE MEDIA PRODUCTIONS San Francisco, CA
Video

PREVENT VIOLENCE WITH GROARK Grades K - 5 Vol. 1-5
Topics Include: 1) Control Anger2) Workout Conflict3) Listen4) Bullying5) Prejudice
LIVE WIRE MEDIA PRODUCTIONS San Francisco, CA
Video

Staying in School: Dropout Prevention Grades 8 - 12
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: 1 Teacher's Guide and Video

How to Keep a Job Grades 9 - 12
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: 1 Teacher's Guide and Video

Setting Goals: The Road to Achievement
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: 1 Teacher's Guide and Video

When Things Get Tough Grades 8 - 12
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: 1 Teacher's Guide and Video

Be Your Best Self: Assertive Training
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: 1 Teacher's Guide and Video

Communication: The Person-to-Person Skill
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: 1 Teacher's Guide and Video

YOU CAN CHOOSE! ! Grades 5 - 9 Vol. 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10
Titles Include:1) Cooperation 2) Being Responsible 3) Dealing with Feelings 5) Doing The Right Thing 6) Dealing with Disappointment 7) Appreciating Yourself 8) Asking for Help 9) Being Friends 10) Resolving Conflict
LIVE WIRE MEDIA PRODUCTIONS San Francisco, CA
1 Set of 10 Videos

We Can Work It Out! Conflict Resolution Grades K - 2
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: 1 Video, 2 Audio tapes, 1 Workbook

What's Respect? Grades K - 2
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: 1 Video, 2 Audio tapes, 1 Workbook

I'm Telling! A Tattler's Tale Grades K - 2
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: 1 Video, 1 Workbook

I Had It First! Learning to Share Grades K - 2
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: 1 Video, Workbook

Getting Better at Getting Along Grades 2 - 4
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: 1 Video, 1 Audio tape, 1 Workbook

Respect Yourself and Others, Too Grades 2 - 4
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: 1 Video, 2 Audio tapes, 1 Workbook

YOU CAN COUNT ON ME: Building Character Grades 2 - 4
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: 1 Video, 1 Workbook

STRESSBUSTER Grades 2 - 4
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: 1 Video and Teacher's Guide

HOME ALONE Grades 2 - 4
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: 1 Video and Teacher's Guide

What Should I Do? Deciding What's Right. Grades 4 - 6
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: 1 Video and Teacher's Guide

Working It Out: Conflict Resolution Grades 5 - 9
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC.
1 Set Includes: 1 Video and Teacher's Guide

Between You and Me: Learning to Communicate Grades 5 - 9
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: 1 Video and Teacher's Guide

Everybody's Different Grades K - 2
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: 1 Video and Teacher's Guide

I Can Do It: Taking Responsibility Grades 2 - 4
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: 1 Video and Teacher's Guide

You Can Handle Them All-Discipline Video Series Vol. 1 - 4
Titles Include: 1) Before You Can Discipline 2) Changing Inappropriate Behavior to Appropriate
3) The Four-Step Model Applied 4) Practice Problems To Refine Your Expertise
By: Robert C. DeBruyn, Jack L. Larson
The Master Teacher Company, Manhattan, KS
1 Set Includes: 4 Videos

VEGGIE TALES The Grapes of Wrath
BIG IDEA PRODUCTIONS, INC
Video

AMONG FRIENDS
By: Joan Dalton Marilyn Watson
Book

That's My Buddy!
Developmental Studies Center Oakland, CA
Book

Emotional Intelligence
By: Daniel Goleman
Bookvideo

Horace's Hope
By: Theodore R. Sizer
Book

Moral Leadership
By: Thomas J. Sergiovanni
Book

Leading Minds
By: Howard Gardner
Book

Developing Character In Students
By: Philip Fitch Vincent
Book

Promising Practices in Character Education
Edited by: Phillip Fitch Vincent
Foreword by: Kevin Ryan
Book

Habits of Mind
By: Melinda Fine
Book

Bringing Out The Best
By: Jacqulyn Saunders & Pamela Espeland
Book

The Art and Science Of 360° Feedback
By: Richard Lepsinger & Anntoinette D. Lucia
Book

Schools of Hope
By: Douglas H. Heath
Book

Feelings: Inside, Outside, Upside Down Grades 5 - 9
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: Video and Teacher's Guide

When You're MAD! MAD! MAD! Grades 5 - 9
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: Video and Teacher's Guide

Your Reputation: Make It Change It Grades 5 - 9
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: Video and Teacher's Guide

RESPECT And YOU Grades 5 - 9
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: Video and Teacher's Guide

Trust Me! Grades 5 - 9
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: Video and Teacher's Guide

I Blew It! Grades 5 - 9
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: Video and Teacher's Guide

The Fourth "R" : Responsibility Grades 7 - 12
SUNBURST COMMUNICATION INC. Pleasantville, NY
1 Set Includes: Video and Teacher's Guide

We Can Make A Difference
Lions/Quest International Publishing Company Newark, OH
The Real Heroes Video

The Power of Choice Grades 6 - 9 Vol. 2, 3
Titles Include:2.) Acting on Your Values 3.) Self-Esteem
LIVE WIRE MEDIA PRODUCTIONS San Francisco, CA
Includes videos 2 and 3 of a set of 12

How Are Kids Smart? Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom
By: Howard Gardner
1 Set Includes: 1 Teachers' Version Video and 1 Administrators' Version Video

ADHD- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Inclusive Instruction and Collaborative Practices
National Professional Resource Port Chester, NY
Video

Survivor's Pride: Building Resilience in Youth at Risk Vol. 1 2 4 8
Titles Include:1) An Introduction into Resiliency 2) Insight 4) Relationships 8) Morality
ATTAINMENT PRODUCTIONS INC. Verona, Wisconsin
1 Set Includes: 8 Videos

The Quality School
By: William Glasser, M.D.
Book.Video

The Control Theory Manager
By: William Glasser, M.D.
Book

The Quality School Teacher
By: William Glasser, M.D.
Book

Control Theory In The Classroom
By: William Glasser, M.D.
Book

Respecting Our Differences
By: Lynn Duvall
Book

Children Live What They Learn
By: Dorothy Law Nolte
Book

How to Handle A Hard to Handle Kid
By: C. Drew Edwards, Ph.D.
Book

What Teens Need To Succeed
By: Peter L. Benson, Judy Galbraith & Pamela Espeland
Book

Raising Good Children
By: Dr. Thomas Lickona
Book

Values: Lighting the Candle of Excellence
By: Marva Collins
Book

Educating For Character
By: Thomas Lickona
Book

Raising Children In A Socially Toxic Environment
By: James Garbarino
Book

Punished by Rewards
By: Alfie Kohn
Book

The Kid's Guide To Service Projects
By: Barbara A. Lewis
Book

On Their Side
By: Bob Strachota
Book

The Best Friends Book
By: Arlene Erlbach
Book

The Families Book
By: Arlene Erlbach
Book

Managing The Social and Emotional Needs Of The Gifted
By: Connie C. Schmitz & Judy Galbraith
Book

What Kids Need to Succeed
By: Peter L. Benson, Judy Galbraith & Pamela Espeland
Book

Making The Most Of Today
By: Pamela Espeland & Rosemary Wallner
Book

The Moral Compass
By: William J. Bennett
Bookw/ 4 individual cassettes tapes

The Content of America's Character
Foreword by: George Gallup, Jr.
Edited by: Don E. Eberly
Book

The Moral Life of School
By: Philip W. Jackson, Robert E. Boostrom & David T. Hansen
Book

Leadership for the Schoolhouse
By: Thomas J. Sergiovanni
Book

Building Community In School
By: Thomas J. Sergiovanni
Book

Reclaiming Our School-Teaching, Character, Academics, and Discipline 2nd Edition
By: Edward A. Wynne & Kevin Ryan
Book

Student Self-Discipline: Helping Students Behave Responsibly
By: Stanley T. Dubelle Ph.D.
Book

DEMOCRACY, EDUCATION AND THE SCHOOLS
Edited By: Roger Soder
National Professional Resources Port Chester, NY
Book

Eleven Principles of Effective Character Education
Present by Thomas Lickona & Catherine Lewis
National Professional Resources, Inc.
Video

The Maryland Center for Character Education
29 West Susquehanna Ave., Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21204

Phone: 410-823-4902
Fax: 410-828-9661
E-Mail: MCCEcharacter@aol.com