Education conference tackles how to raise good children

Schools have the responsibility to develop character in our youth, and their role is growing increasingly essential in molding good, and not just smart, future leaders. The challenge for schools today is not whether to do character education, but rather how to do it well.

To discuss leading strategies for educators and parents, PAREF Woodrose School as part of its 35th year celebration, is hosting leading authority on moral development and education Thomas Lickona, PhD for a Character Education Conference on Sept. 21 and 22 at AIM Conference Center in Makati City. Lickona is a developmental psychologist and professor of education at the State University of New York at Cortland, where he founded and directs the Center for the 4th and 5th Rs (Respect and Responsibility).

The Character Education Conference is highly recommended for educators and parents. Day 1 of the conference is aimed at educators, as Dr. Lickona talks about “Integrating excellence and ethics for success in school, work and beyond.” He will discuss classroom and school wide strategies, drawn from award-winning teachers and schools that show how to teach character and academics at the same time. On Day 2, targeted at parents as well as educators, he will talk about building strong families that foster good character.

Popularly known as the “Father of Character Education” in America, Dr. Lickona is the author of several books including the award-winning Raising Good Children, Character Matters and Educating for Character, the most comprehensive research- based book ever written for character education.

For more information, contact PAREF Woodrose School at www.parefwoodrose. edu.ph or call 8506380 loc. 151. Conference fee is P2,700/head (Sept. 21 only) and P1,700/head (Sept. 22 only). Two-day package is P4,000/head. Register early and avail of promo and group rates.