The effects of using children's literature to teach positive character traits to elementary students
Date Approved
7-10-2006
Embargo Period
3-31-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.S. in Teaching
Department
Interdisciplinary and Inclusive Education
College
College of Education
Advisor
Hespe, David
Subject(s)
Children's literature--Moral and ethical aspects; Primary school teaching
Disciplines
Elementary Education and Teaching
Abstract
The purposes of this investigation were to determine (a) the effects of using children's literature to increase positive character traits in elementary students; and (b) how character education can be taught to elementary students through the use of children's literature. The researcher chose six character traits to be used throughout the study. Each week a variety of children's literature pertaining to that week's trait was read to the class. After readings, class discussions and role playing activities were held. Students were given a pre/post assessment to judge student learning of positive character traits throughout the study. The results of this study have shown that children's literature is an effective tool to implement positive character traits in elementary students.
Recommended Citation
Dimakos, Christopher M., "The effects of using children's literature to teach positive character traits to elementary students" (2006). Theses and Dissertations. 864.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/864
