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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Education
Notes
- Abstract:
- There have been few studies that address the perceptions of school psychologists relative to character education, specifically in Florida public schools. Character education has often been linked to a heightened sense of civic/democratic duty, collaborative dispositions, a positive school environment, as well as a lessened risk for behavioral/emotional disorders. Thus, several states have strongly recommended the implementation of character education programs in each of their districts’ public schools. In particular, the Florida Department of Education cites patriotism, responsibility, citizenship, kindness, respect, honesty, self-control, tolerance, and cooperation as key features of any character education program. The purpose of the present study was to examine Florida school psychologists’ perceptions regarding the existence and effectiveness of character education programs in Florida public primary and secondary schools. Specifically, 84 school psychologists who had agreed to participate in research studies were recruited through the Florida Association of School Psychologists (FASP). By performing several one-way ANOVA’s, results indicated that psychologists perceived a significant difference relative to the existence of a character education program and grade level (F(1, 81) = 8.40, p < .00; eta squared = .08 ), a significant difference relative to the effectiveness of a character education program and grade level (F(2, 79) = 4.54, p < .01; eta squared = .10), and a significant difference relative to the effectiveness of a character education program and the existence of the Perception of Character Education virtues as determined by the FLDOE (F(20, 78) = 1.85, p < .03; eta squared = .38). Overall, knowledge of school psychologists’ perceptions may aid in the future implementation of effective character education programs throughout the state of Florida.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (S.S.P.)--Barry University, 2014.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 35-42).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Shannon M. Harmeyer-Almazan. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- LB3013.6.H376 2014_Harmeyer-AlmazanShannon ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- LB3013.6.H376 2014 ( lcc )
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