Publisher's Synopsis
All forms of children's literature contain moral and ethical views and values. For educators, librarians, counsellors and parents, "Literature-based Moral Education: Children's Books and Activities for Teaching Values, Responsibility, and Good Judgment in the Elementary School" discusses nine values important in a child's moral development, and integrates learning ideas and activities for classroom, library, or home use within reviews of children's books that deal with each of the issues covered.;In Chapter 1, the authors address what is now known about children's social and moral development and defines the three stages of development. Chapter 2 relates moral and value development to children's literature, and presents techniques in generating responses to the literature. Chapter 3 details strategies that can be employed in using children's literature as a basis for moral development.;The remaining chapters individually cover nine values: self-esteem, responsibility, sharing, truthfulness, solving conflicts peacefully, respecting and appreciating others, ecological values, diligence, perserverance, and patience and unconditional love.;Each chapter is divided into four sections - "Rationale" (why the value is important to children's moral education), "Classroom Vignette" (citing actual examples from classrooms, guidance sessions, and library programs), "Book Reviews and Curricular Extensions" and "Summary".
