The Promise of Character Education in Middle School: A Meta-Analysis

Early adolescence is a developmental stage characterized by changes in reasoning, social cognition, and desire for autonomy in youth aged 11-14 (or grades 6-8). This period is also associated with heightened impulsivity and risk-taking that has been linked to school-related challenges such as antiso...

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Published inMiddle grades review Vol. 2; no. 2
Main Authors Diggs, Calvary R, Akos, Patrick
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published University of Vermont - Middle Grades Review 01.10.2016
Subjects
Academic Achievement
Citizenship Education
Correlation
Early Adolescents
Effect Size
Emotional Development
Meta Analysis
Middle School Students
Program Effectiveness
Social Development
Student Behavior
Success
Values Education
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Summary:Early adolescence is a developmental stage characterized by changes in reasoning, social cognition, and desire for autonomy in youth aged 11-14 (or grades 6-8). This period is also associated with heightened impulsivity and risk-taking that has been linked to school-related challenges such as antisocial behaviors and declining grades. Character education, a particular brand of social-emotional practice, has been promulgated as a developmentally responsive program that can promote prosocial behavior and academic success by building upon existing developmental strengths. However, research findings to date are primarily informed by elementary school program outcomes. Due to this limitation, a meta-analytic review of recent research on middle school character education programs and interventions was completed. Findings demonstrate positive associations between character education and academic and behavioral success, as well as social and internal perceptions.
ISSN:2379-4690
2379-4690