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The Little Book of Values: Educating Children to Become Thinking, Responsible and Caring Citizens Illustrated Edition
Author(s): Julie Duckworth (Author), Ian Gilbert
- Publisher: Crown House Publishing
- Publication Date: 13 Mar. 2009
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 152 pages
- ISBN-10: 1845901355
- ISBN-13: 9781845901356
Book Description
We live in a society consumed by materialism and the desire for more. Does this mean our next generation of children will grow up being literate and numerate greedy consumers whose lives are judged by the size of their houses and the latest model BMW on the drive? Or can our society along with the desire of educators teach our children the values they need to take responsibility for living and learning. It’s simple; the children are our future, it’s our moral duty in schools to provide a Values Based curriculum.”The Little Book of Values” explores twenty-two values that can be taught through schools and indeed the whole community. This book will inspire you by using examples of where values are already being used by children and adults in schools and share practical tools to stimulate discussion and philosophical debate. It will also help people to take stock of their own values and how they wish to lead their life. Megan aged 10 said, ‘Values are not simply words. They are skills we are learning for life and when I grow up I will remember to have them with me and use them to help me live a happy life’. “The Independent Thinking Series” brings together some of the most innovative practitioners working in education today under the guidance of Ian Gilbert, founder of Independent Thinking Limited.
Editorial Reviews
Review
If our children haven’t got the attributes of perseverance, resilience and a positive attitude to embrace the challenges ahead of them – then how can they grow up to be the citizens of the future? ‘The Little Book of Values’ documents the analysis and practice of these attributes in a vibrant school community. –Anne Evans OBE, Chief Executive, HTI
Values Education has the power to transform schools; their staff, children and culture, Julie shows us how. –Rachel McGill, Director, Sunray7
Julie Duckworth s little book, with an enormous heart, will be a source of inspiration and practical ideas for schools to be values-based communities. –Dr Neil Hawkes, International Education Consultant for Values-based Education
About the Author
Julie Duckworth has been teaching in the primary sector for 20 years. As a Headteacher she has radically transformed the quality of life for both children and staff in her primary school by introducing Values Education. She is regularly asked to speak to local authorities, heads and teacher about her work. She is a speaker and associate of Independent Thinking.
