Teacher Practical Guidance:

Character Programs

Category: Content

Rank Order

71

Effect Size

0.23

Achievement Gain %

9

How-To Strategies

How-To Resources

References

Brown, McGrath, Bier, Johnson, & Berkowitz. (2022).  A comprehensive meta-analysis of character education programs. Journal of Moral Education.

 

Johnson. (2021). A Preliminary Meta-Analysis of Character Education Research. Dissertation.

 

Lee & Gage. (2020). Updating and expanding systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the effects of school-wide positive behavior interventions and supports. Psychology in the Schools.

 

Wu, Spreckelsen, & Cohen. (2021). A meta-analysis of the effect of values affirmation on academic achievement. Journal of Social Issues.

 

 

Character Program

DEFINITION

Includes activities and experiences aiming to foster positive character development and the associated core ethical values.

DATA

  • 6 Meta Analysis reviews

  • 395 Studies

  • 430,000 Students in research

  • 4 Confidence level.  link

 

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