{"product_id":"whats-the-right-thing-to-do-9781475848564","title":"Whats the Right Thing to Do","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaking choices is one of the more pervasive acts of life.  Almost every action we take demands that choices be made.  Knowing how to choose wisely, to choose after reflection, to be aware of what motivates that choice, to see the consequences of that choice on others enables us to live healthier, more productive and more responsible lives.  We now live in a world in which our traditional moral exemplars have been less than honorable in their public behavior.   With fewer heroes and flawed role models, how are children to come to an understanding of what's right, what's good, decent and socially responsible?  Do as I say, not as I do is hardly a viable tenet to guide children's choices.This book offers important tools for carrying out effective strategies that build caring environments in the classroom and home; for  teaching children to weigh decisions in the face of potential consequences, examine rationales for their choices, and study the effects of their choices on others, i.e.,  t\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat’s the Right Thing to Do?: Promoting Thoughtful and Socially Responsible Behavior in the Early Childhood Years is clear, concise, and on target. This book is a valuable contribution to an important field.  Indeed, what can be more important to our future than the moral education of the young? -- William C. Cliett, former superintendent of schools, Gainesville, Florida\u003cbr\u003eThe writing in What’s the Right Thing to Do?: Promoting Thoughtful and Socially Responsible Behavior in the Early Childhood Years is clear and persuasive, and the book itself is significant and timely. -- Dr. James Raths, emeritus professor, University of Delaware\u003cbr\u003eAs an educator for over 40 years, I can’t think of a timelier issue than the development of moral behaviour in our students.  I began reading What’s the Right Thing to Do? and couldn’t stop until I was finished; it’s that compelling and easy to read.  Once again Selma Wassermann has given teachers a very inspiring book with just the right balance of theory and practical activities to use in the classroom tomorrow. -- Gary Squire, principal, teacher, educational consultant, North Vancouver, BC\u003cbr\u003eDuring her forty years as an author, Selma Wassermann has been a consistently progressive force, inspiring learning and compassion. -- Alan Twigg, BC Bookworld\u003cbr\u003eMake no mistake - no amount of our 21st century computer or technological proficiency can replace the need to guide kids towards informed moral choices as they develop into young adults. Selma Wassermann's wise book guides us in the training of a child’s moral development, for teachers in the classroom and parents over the kitchen table. -- Dr. Mel Kaushansky, chemical neuropsychologist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1- It’s a Dilemma Theoretical Foundations of Moral Behavior\t Chapter 2- Making Sense of a Complex World: What’s the Right Thing to Do? What Can Teachers and Parents Do? Chapter 3- Children as Decision Makers \tThinking and Deciding \tSome Caveats \tFreedom to Choose and Empowerment Chapter 4- Introduction to the World of Moral Dilemmas \tIt’s Complicated \tAdult-Child Discussions About Moral Issues \tThe Value of Small Group Work Chapter 5- Stories, Mini-Cases, Books, Films and Classroom Incidents \tWhat’s a Case? \tTwenty-two Mini-Cases \tInviting Children’s Stories About Their Own Dilemmas \tChildren’s Books and Stories \tFilms \t Chapter 6- Putting Moral Behavior into Action \tCommunity Projects \tExtracting Meaning from Experience \tJournals Chapter 7- Discussion Strategies to Examine  Moral Issues\t \tLearning Discussion Skills by Observing the “How” in Action \tThe Interactive Dialogue \tThe Teacher\/Parent in the Process \tNon-defensive Awareness of Self Chapter 8- Even Children Can Make a Difference \tChildren Who Make a Difference Bibliography About the Author","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040288571735,"sku":"9781475848564","price":43.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781475848564.jpg?v=1750946270","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/whats-the-right-thing-to-do-9781475848564","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}