ABSTRACT...............................................02
CHAPTERONE: INTRODUCTION...............................03
Statement of the Problem...............................03
Purpose of the Study...................................06
Approach of the Study..................................07
Significance of the Study..............................08
Limitations of the Study...............................09
Definitions............................................12
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW.........................12
History of Character Education.........................12
Fundamental Elements of Character Education............16
Need for Character Education...........................21
Character Education Best Practices.....................25
Character Education Implementation Methods.............31
Benefits of Character Education........................39
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH DESIGN.........................41
Research Strategy/Rationale............................41
Researcher Role........................................42
Research Site/Sample...................................43
Methods/Procedures – Data Collection...................44
Methods/Procedures – Data Analysis/Verification........45
CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION & ANALYSIS OF DATA..........46
CHAPTER FIVE: RESULTS/RECOMMENDATIONS..................48
Results................................................48
Recommendations........................................49
BIBLIOGRAPHY:..........................................52
This literature review is designed to demonstrate the definition, elements, core values, and latest research on the successful implementation of character education programs via public education. The literature demonstrates a pressing need for character education as an intertwined element of all curriculums. The literature review demonstrates certain core, universal values t...