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By ROSE ANN SHARP
Rappahannock News Contributing Writer
I received a questionnaire soliciting parent input in the development of a character education program. Answering the questions of the survey left me with a lot to say.
I think that an underlying base for any “Character Virtues Education” will be a strong focus on modeling by the staff. I do not feel that character development needs to be “taught” or “tested.” I think that learning to treat each other with respect and sensitivity and kindness can be more naturally influenced by modeling and rewarding.
Unfortunately, many of our children do not have appropriate role models at home. They certainaly do not have appropriate role models on television. The constant sarcasm and cynicism modeled for them by our television families has served to sharpen their insluts and disrespect as they look for their applause in the classroom. In our schools as well as our homes, modeling appropriate behavior and rewarding appropriate behavior is the key.
It is my opinion that all staff, including poaraprofessional aides and substitutes, needs to have comprehensive group training in a program similar to STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting). This program would teach (or review) communication with children, teaching young children to cooperate, fostering responsible behavior, child development, identifying and re
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