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Thinking and Thoughtlessness in Character Education by Hannah Spector & Marie Prendergast - December 07, 2015This commentary critiques top-down, instrumental approaches to character education. We argue that a pedagogical move from teacher instruction to student construction of what it means to be a socially responsible, politically engaged citizen in a democracy requires a thought-driven approach to character education. We draw from political theorist Hannah Arendt’s analysis of thinking and moral considerations to guide our review of a widely promoted character education program: Character Counts!To view the full-text for this article you must be signed-in with the appropriate membership. Please review your options below:
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- Hannah Spector
Pennsylvania State University
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HANNAH SPECTOR is an Assistant Professor of Education at Penn State Harrisburg.
- Marie Prendergast
High School for Youth and Community Development
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MARIE PRENDERGAST is the founding Principal of the High School for Youth and Community Development.
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