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Given rising incidence of discipline problems and declining parental involvement in the moral development of their children, schools and agencies are faced with increased need for leadership that incorporates character education as an essential component of their programs. Additionally the aftermath of violence in the schools has resulted in a nation refocused on the role of leadership in the development of a school climate that is safe: one based on core virtues that promote individual character development.
No longer can effective leadership be defined solely in terms of competence, organizational structure and management skills. Rather it must include a commitment to the demonstration of sound character by all members of the learning community, creating an environment built on virtues like mutual respect and responsibility.
Mary Aranha, utilizing her classroom as well as administrative experience, presents a compelling argument for the role of leadership in character development.
The viewer will:
- Recognize that leadership involved more than just competence, but also a commitment to creating a\an e\environment built on virtues such as respect and responsibility
- Understand how character education becomes the foundation for all programs and services that involve students
- Receive an orientation to the collaborative role of the schools, family, judicial system, faith community and mental health programs in promoting the development of good character in children
- Hear from leaders of all the stakeholder groups mentioned above, about the ways in which each of the entities can contribute to character development
- Obtain specific ideas from the experts about opportunities that can be given to children through each of the collaborative partners
- Identify opportunities that can ensure awareness, commitment and competence within the entire environment of the child
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