Colleges That Encourage Character Development: A Resource for Parents, Students, and Educators (The Templeton Guide)
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (873 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1890151289 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 408 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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Libs., DeKalb Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Finally, the arrangement of this book makes it difficult to use, and no index is provided. Most selection criteria given are not measurable or justified, and there is no mention of how data was collected and tabulated. . From Library Journal Assembled by the John Templeton Foundation for students, parents, and educators, this work "profiles over 500 college and university programs that inspire students to lead ethical and civic-minded lives." The book is divided into three major parts: exemplary programs, presidential leadership, and a list of 100 profiles of Templeton Honor Roll colleges and universities. Unfortunately, this is not the
Note From a Disappointed Reader A Customer Based on my personal experience with some of the schools, I felt this book was more a platform for schools to put forth an image, rather than a evaluation of what a student will actually experience in terms of having their character nurtured at a particular school. I would like to see more anecdotal information about the character-building qualities of a school, not just a list of programs a college managed to collect that look good on paper. How is the campus perceived by the surrounding community? Do students feel supported to continue or pressured to abandon a moral lifesty. "A review of The Templeton Guide" according to A Customer. The Templeton Guide reviews A review of The Templeton Guide A Customer The Templeton Guide reviews 405 college programs in the areas of service, honesty, respect, and personal responsibility. In order for students to gain proper ethical and civic-minded training, the right college can teach these values to young adults who will adapt to such an environment. The Templeton Guide is a wonderful resource for examining certain college approaches to handling sensitive issues of personal resonsibility and honesty.. 05 college programs in the areas of service, honesty, respect, and personal responsibility. In order for students to gain proper ethical and civic-minded training, the right college can teach these values to young adults who will adapt to such an environment. The Templeton Guide is a wonderful resource for examining certain college approaches to handling sensitive issues of personal resonsibility and honesty.. David E. Levine said Great book but I have my disagreements. This fine book profiles colleges and universities in 10 categories including schools that promote honesty, spiritual development, leadership, voluteerism etc. Also profiled are 50 college presidents who make a difference. The book also includes an honor role featuring the top 100 schools that foster character development. As expected, many of the schools are smaller, religiously affiliated schools, however, many of the top known, larger universities are also liberally profiled. I have a major quibble, however. Schools that have arguably run counter to good character developmen
Based on research compiled by a group of educational professors, this work features 400 college programs that emphasize service, leadership, and spiritual growth.