TIMD Philosophy 1

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The Need to Educate for Character

The Need to Educate for Character

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Best of the 20th CenturyBest of the 20th Century

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Worst of the 20th CenturyWorst of the 20th Century

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Spouse andchild abuse

Infidelity

Divorce

Spouse andchild abuse

Infidelity

Divorce

Family in CrisisFamily in Crisis

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Youth in Crisis

Youth in Crisis

Sex Dru

gs STD

s Cri

me

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19501950 19901990

4. Peers

5. TV

4. Peers

5. TV

1. Home

2. School

3. Church

1. Home

2. School

3. Church

1. Peers

2. TV

1. Peers

2. TV

3. Home

4. School

5. Church

3. Home

4. School

5. Church

Source: Michigan State University Study, 1990Source: Michigan State University Study, 1990

Strongest Influences on StudentsStrongest Influences on Students

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Source: William J. Bennett et al., “Index of Leading CulturalIndicators,” Empower America, Mar 1993

Source: William J. Bennett et al., “Index of Leading CulturalIndicators,” Empower America, Mar 1993

1940s School

Problems

1940s School

Problems1.Talking out of turn

2. Making noise

3. Improper clothing

4. Littering

1.Talking out of turn

2. Making noise

3. Improper clothing

4. Littering

1.Drug abuse

2. Alcohol abuse

3.Pregnancy

4. Assault

1.Drug abuse

2. Alcohol abuse

3.Pregnancy

4. Assault

1990s School

Problems

1990s School

Problems

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U.S. SpendingU.S. SpendingSocial ProblemsSocial Problems

U.S. from 1960 — 1990U.S. from 1960 — 1990Source: William J. Bennett, “Is Our

Culture in Decline?” Education Week, April 1993

Source: William J. Bennett, “Is Our Culture in Decline?” Education Week, April 1993

Up 500%

Up 500%

Crime —Up 500%Divorce — Up 400%Fatherless Children — Up 300%

Crime —Up 500%Divorce — Up 400%Fatherless Children — Up 300%

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Source: Arnold Toynbee, British Historian, Civilization on Trial

Source: Arnold Toynbee, British Historian, Civilization on Trial

“ The greater our material power, the greater our need for spiritual insight and virtue ...”

“ The greater our material power, the greater our need for spiritual insight and virtue ...”

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MindMind

BodyBody

Two Dimensions ofa Human Being

Two Dimensions ofa Human Being

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Two Dimensions of ValueTwo Dimensions of Value

MindMind

BodyBody

Truth Beauty Goodness Love


Food Shelter Wealth Comfort


InnerSatisfaction

InnerSatisfaction

PhysicalWell-beingPhysical

Well-being

HappinessHappiness

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Two Dimensions of EducationTwo Dimensions of Education



Education for

Character

Education for

Character

Education for

Career

Education for

Career



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MindMind

BodyBody

Education forCharacter

Education forCharacter

Education forCareer

Education forCareer

Priority of Educating for CharacterPriority of Educating for Character

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Passing on knowledge & cultural values

Teaching moral standards and social responsibilities

Preparing good citizens

Passing on knowledge & cultural values

Teaching moral standards and social responsibilities

Preparing good citizens

Traditional Role of EducationTraditional Role of Education

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1960s— Breakdown of Traditional Values

1960s— Breakdown of Traditional Values

Adult Authorit

y

Adult Authorit

y

Individualism& Moral

Relativism

Individualism& Moral

Relativism

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“Values-Neutral” Perspective“Values-Neutral” Perspective

Pluralism as moral equivalence

Decline of religion

Distrust of authority

Romanticism

Pluralism as moral equivalence

Decline of religion

Distrust of authority

Romanticism

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Characteristics ofValues Clarification

Characteristics ofValues Clarification

Values neutral

Feelings and process

Student choice

Values neutral

Feelings and process

Student choice

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Characteristics of Values Clarification

Characteristics of Values Clarification

Teacher asfacilitator

Ignorestraditional morality

Discountsparents’ role

Teacher asfacilitator

Ignorestraditional morality

Discountsparents’ role

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Early Appeal ofValues Clarification

Early Appeal ofValues Clarification

Interactive Treats students as

individuals Pro–tolerance

Interactive Treats students as

individuals Pro–tolerance

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Participatory Students as

agents of own learning

Effective withinmoral framework

Participatory Students as

agents of own learning

Effective withinmoral framework

Interactive MethodologyInteractive Methodology

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Limitations ofValues Clarification

Limitations ofValues Clarification

No moral standards

Encourages mediocrity

Not character-building

No moral standards

Encourages mediocrity

Not character-building

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“Values – neutrality” as norm

Pluralism precludes universal values

Values = religion

Pluralism = tolerance

“Values – neutrality” as norm

Pluralism precludes universal values

Values = religion

Pluralism = tolerance

Why Moral Education Went Astray

Why Moral Education Went Astray

Dubious assumptionsDubious assumptions

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U.S. federal funding for character education

U.S. federal funding for character education

Character Education — Rising Trend

Character Education — Rising Trend

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EasternEastern

TraditionalTraditional

SpiritualSpiritual

MaterialMaterial

WesternWestern

Contem-poraryContem-porary

UniversalValues

UniversalValues

Character EducationBased on Universal Values

Character EducationBased on Universal Values

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Universal Values CriteriaUniversal Values Criteria

Reversible Generalizable Compelling to

the conscience

Reversible Generalizable Compelling to

the conscience

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Universal Values CriteriaUniversal Values Criteria

Objective benefits Transcend cultures Embodied as virtues

Objective benefits Transcend cultures Embodied as virtues

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Common to All CulturesCommon to All Cultures

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“ Education has had two great goals: To help young people to become smart and … become good.”

“ Education has had two great goals: To help young people to become smart and … become good.”

Source: Thomas Lickona, Educating for CharacterSource: Thomas Lickona, Educating for Character

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Moral Goals of EducationMoral Goals of Education

1. Mature character

2.Loving relationships & family

3.Contribution to society

1. Mature character

2.Loving relationships & family

3.Contribution to society

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Good CharacterGood Character

Disposition to right conduct Attitudes & habits For loving well

Disposition to right conduct Attitudes & habits For loving well

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Different PersonalitiesUnited in Character

Different PersonalitiesUnited in Character

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Cultivation of the HeartCultivation of the Heart

Experiences of love

Moral examples

Practice of caring

Experiences of love

Moral examples

Practice of caring

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Moral Goal — Mature CharacterMoral Goal — Mature Character

Loving heart

Self-control

Lives for others

Words = Deeds

Loving heart

Self-control

Lives for others

Words = Deeds

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First Dimension of EducationFirst Dimension of Education

Mature CharacterMature CharacterCultivation of the HeartCultivation of the Heart

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Education in NormsEducation in Norms

Training in proper behavior Rules and responsibilities For respect & harmony

Training in proper behavior Rules and responsibilities For respect & harmony

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Education for Character — Balances Love & Rules

Education for Character — Balances Love & Rules

LoveLove RulesRules

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Strong marriages

Effective parenting

Ethical practice

Living for higher purpose

Strong marriages

Effective parenting

Ethical practice

Living for higher purpose

Moral Goal: Loving Relationships & Family

Moral Goal: Loving Relationships & Family

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Second Dimension of Education

Second Dimension of Education


Education inNorms

Education inNorms

Loving Loving RelationshipRelationships & Familys & Family

Loving Loving RelationshipRelationships & Familys & Family

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Academic education

Technical education

Education in the arts

Academic education

Technical education

Education in the arts

Education for MasteryEducation for Mastery

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Mastery Involves Moral StandardsMastery Involves Moral Standards

Business Ethics

Work Ethics

Environmental Ethics

Business Ethics

Work Ethics

Environmental Ethics

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Technical achievement

Community service

Sustainableenvironment

Technical achievement

Community service

Sustainableenvironment

Moral Goal —Contribution to Society

Moral Goal —Contribution to Society

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Third Dimension of EducationThird Dimension of Education


Education inNorms

Education inNorms

Educationfor MasteryEducation

for MasteryContribContributionutionto to society.society.....

ContribContributionutionto to society.society.....

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Problem of Modern EducationProblem of Modern Education

Cultivation

of the Heart

Cultivation

of the Heart

Education

in Norms

Education

in Norms


for Mastery

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Balanced EducationBalanced Education

Cultivation of the Heart

Cultivation of the Heart

Educationin NormsEducationin Norms


for Mastery

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