Fifty-three academics, researchers, consultants, and independent scholars contribute 30 chapters to a text reflecting the diverse perspectives and approaches to moral and character education. The text is suitable as a resource for researchers, scholars, educational philosophers, curriculum specialists, developmental and educational psychologists, teacher educators, graduate students in education and educational psychology, practicing teachers, and administrators. Coverage includes historical, philosophical, and methodological foundations; classroom environments that create just and caring students; social and emotional learning; contemporary approaches to moral education in K-12 and higher education; moral and character education beyond the classroom; and professional issues. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
