Date
12-2013
Department
School of Education
Degree
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Chair
Jared Bigham
Keywords
Character, Morals, Values
Disciplines
Curriculum and Instruction | Educational Leadership | Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration | Elementary Education and Teaching | Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Recommended Citation
Skinner, Gina, "First Grade Teacher Perceptions of a Character Education Program" (2013). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 783.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/783
Abstract
The purpose of this phenomenological study will be to describe perceptions of first grade teachers at a north Georgia elementary school regarding a character education program. Although the debate continues as to who should instill our children with values, little documentation exists concerning how educators perceive their role as instructors of character. Many character education programs exist, and many schools have adopted their use. However, school systems are struggling with budget issues, and when deciding where funding may be cut, non-academic programs such as character education are often the first areas terminated. Yet, teachers appear to have little voice in if or how the programs are implemented and/or used in their classrooms. This creates the need of this research. The purpose of the study will be to explore the phenomenon of teacher attitudes and perceptions concerning the instruction of character education using the book entitled The 7 Habits of Happy Kids (2008) by Sean Covey. Research revealing teacher perspectives on teaching character education through the use of this book will provide vital information to curriculum planners struggling with such budgetary issues and decisions.
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Leadership Commons, Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration Commons, Elementary Education and Teaching Commons, Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education Commons
