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Article: Comparison of character traits for JROTC student versus non-JROTC students.(Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp. )
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- Education
- Article date:
- March 22, 2002
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CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2002 Project Innovation (Alabama). This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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The issue of what to teach in schools is largely dependent on the predominant educational philosophy of the decision makers in school district. Sergiovanni and Starratt (1998) described six different philosophies that can shape the curriculum of a school system. Traditionally, the curriculum has been shaped by an emphasis on basic competencies in prescribed skills and understanding. More recently, there has been an added emphasis on preparing students to function as responsible citizens. With the breakdown of the family, more and more students are entering schools without proper role models to shape their behavior and character. Consequently, character education has become ...