CHARACTER EDUCATION: THE BUILDING BLOCK FOR CHARACTER BUILDING

ANA LIZA M. CRUZ

&haracter education is an integral Sart of teaching and Slays an imSortant role in character building. ,t is about teaching children and young SeoSle about basic human values like honesty kindness gener osity courage equality and resSect. +ere¶s why it¶s crucial

. 0oral 'eveloSment. &haracter education helSs in develoSing the learners¶ moral and ethical values. ,t teaches them the right and wrong and encourages them to make good choices.

. 6ocial skills. ,t helSs the SuSils on how to interact Sositively with others. 7hey learn emSathy and resSect which are critical for building healthy relationshiSs and connections.

. (motional intelligence. &haracter education can helS develoS emotional intelligence. Learning how to identify understand and manage ones emotions can lead to better decision making and mental health.

. 5esSonsible citizenshiS. &haracter education teaches learners about their rights and resSonsibili ties and Sromoting resSect for the law.

. 3ersonal success. 7he values and skills learned through character education can contribute to Sersonal growth and success. 4ualities like Serseverance self disciSline and resSonsibility can helS learners to achieve their goals.

. &reating a Sositive learning environment. Learners feel safe resSected and valued if the school Sracticed and emShasized character education. ,t helSs in Sreventing negative behavior like bullying and dis resSect.

,n a nutshell character education is more than Must an academic learning. ,t is about character building that helS the learners to become resSonsible and caring members of society contributing to the success of the nation.

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7he author is 7eacher ,,, at 6an (steban (lementary 6chool 0acabebe :est 'istrict 0acabebe 3amSanga.