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Making Character Education Last: Strategies for Overcoming Challenges and Ensuring a Lasting Impact on Students

Dideolu Florence ADEKOGBE, Prof Afolakemi Olasumbo OREDEIN

Abstract

Character education is an important effort in instilling moral and ethical values in the personality of learners, not only within the scope of school but also at home and society. Character education programs has struggled to maintain long-term impact due to factors like inconsistent implementation, lack of parental involvement, and student resistance. To ensure lasting effects, educators need to address these challenges by integrating character development into daily routines, creating supportive classroom environments, and emphasizing the practical application of learned values. Focusing on modeling positive behaviors, providing opportunities for goal setting, and encouraging student engagement are also crucial strategies for ensuring that character education last.

Keywords

Character EducationEthical ValuesStruggleLastingStrategiesOvercoming

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