Nicoletta Manns

Subject: indigenous virtues

on 2/26/01 1:45 AM, [email protected] at
[email protected] wrote:

> A new book.......
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> TEACHING VIRTUES
> Building Character Across the Curriculum
>
> Don Trent Jacobs, Ph.D., Ed.D.
> Jessica Jacobs-Spencer, MS
> With contributions from
> Richard M. Jones, MS
> Edwin J. Dawson, Ph.D.
>
> "This splendid book brings to education one of the most neglected and
> abused resources of our continent: the deep knowing of American Indian
> people. This is precisely what we need to revitalize our educational
> systems. Everyone who reads this book with an open heart and mind will
> emerge wise and stronger." Parker Palmer, The Courage to Teach
> Reserve your copy now!
> 20% discount through Jan 2001. ($28)
> Scarecrow Education
> A Division of Rowman and Littlefield
> ISBN 0-8108-3963-6
> 1-800-462-6420
>
> "With clarity and directness, the authors provide an inspiring and
> practical guide for teachers to infuse character education throughout
> the curriculum. Their framework adds much needed meaning and integrity
> to learning and honors the creativity and wisdom of each
> eacher." --Rachael Kessler, The Soul of Education
>
> More Praise for Teaching Virtues
>
> "I read this book with great interest, for the topics addressed are of
> great importance for educational practice, and hence, for the larger
> society. They approach the issues of character education from a variety
> of directions, including a highly suggestive American Indian perspective
> that has been far too little understood in our culture. This book is a
> stimulating and thoughtful contribution to character education."
> Noam Chomsky (Language and the Problem of Knowledge, Manufacturing
> Consent, et al)
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> "Teaching Virtues is a fundamental and welcomed change in educational
> approaches to building character."
> Vine Deloria, Jr. (Spirit and Reason, Red Earth, White Lies, Custer Died
> for Your Sins)
>
> "The authors invite the reader to think outside the box as they
> construct an innovative model for character, drawing from the great
> spiritual traditions of First Nations people of North American."
> Larry Brendtro, (Reclaiming Youth at Risk, Positive Peer Culture)
>
> "Here is an educational approach that honors the interconnectedness of
> the world and helps our young people engage it with wisdom and
> integrity. This book is a refreshing perspective on character education.
> Ron Miller (What Are Schools For? Holistic Education in American
> Culture)
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> "We give our highest endorsement to Teaching Virtues."
> Mary Williams and Ed De Rouche, Directors of The University of San Diego
> 's International Center For Character Education. (Educating for Hearts
> and Minds)
>
> "Teaching Virtues adds to understanding of the connections between the
> teaching of virtues and the practice or moral reciprocity within
> community. The authors specific recommendations for reforming the
> curriculum are much needed at this time."
> C.A. Bowers (Educating for An Ecologically Sustainable Future, The
> Culture of Denial)
>
> "Brilliantly written, utterly practical. Will make the world a better
> place"- Thom Hartman ADD: A Different Perception)
>
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> This book offers a new but ancient perspective on teaching virtues. Like
> the American Indian people who practiced it for thousands of years, it
> does not allow us to separate character from content, and by this, makes
> it possible for us all to "walk the talk."
> --Sunita Gandhi, President-Worker, The Council for Global Education and
> Dignity



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