Character education (the training of spirit and mind
toward good) involves many things: "It involves rules and precepts-the
do's and don't's of life with others-as well as explicit instruction,
exhortation, and training in good habits. Aristotle wrote that good
habits formed at youth make all the difference. Character education
must affirm the central importance of example." (William J.
Bennett, "Christiany Today, Sept. 13, 1993, p. 31.)
Eight virtues are integrated throughout this course;
compassion, forgiveness, integrity, respect, responsibility, initiative,
cooperation and perseverance. See the Character Virtue Glossary
on page 115 for further guidelines.
