What is Character? Virtue Ethics in Education
Week 1: An Introduction to Character Education Week 2: Character Education in Practice Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course will help you understand character, character education, virtue ethics and the role they play in both individual and societal flourishing. It will be of particular interest to those who wish to explore how the development of character in young people can be applied in educational settings. No prior knowledge of the subject area is required. This course has relevance across the world. You can use the hashtag #FLcharacter to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered- What is character education and why does it matter?
- What is the philosophical basis for character education and what virtues constitute good character?
- How can character be ‘caught’ in schools?
- Why should character be taught in schools?
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| Length | 2 weeks |
| Effort | 4 hours per week |
| Starts | Nov 13 (233 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $69 |
| From | The Jubilee Centre, University of Birmingham via FutureLearn |
| Instructor | Dr Tom Harrison |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Education |
| Tags | Teaching |
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| Rating | Not enough ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 weeks |
| Effort | 4 hours per week |
| Starts | Nov 13 (233 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $69 |
| From | The Jubilee Centre, University of Birmingham via FutureLearn |
| Instructor | Dr Tom Harrison |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Education |
| Tags | Teaching |
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