-For the flower of Human Values Education to blossom in children at school a special milieu is required, one that facilitates and strengthens the emergence of their innate love and wisdom.
-In the moral life of a school, there is no better opportunity for students to take on authentic responsibility than by helping to create a school of character. Students must be engaged as essential partners in that task. When students are in visible leadership roles, and when all students have a voice and a stake in the character education effort, adults will be far more effective in promoting good character than they ever can be acting alone. Lickona, 2004.
-Character development will be a higher priority in the minds of staff, students and parents if results are assessed. If character development isn't assessed but academic achievement is, should we be surprised that character recedes in importance?, Lickona, 2013.
-One of the ten components of the Comprehensive Assessment Plan (CAP) involves collecting school data on character-related indicators such as: school attendance, test scores, discipline referrals, bullying incidents, fights, number of students involved in community service, and so on. Lickona reminds us that, without such assessments, teacher are not able to make realistic decisions about how to improve on the school's character education program.
-Another valuable assessment tool published by the Centre for the 4th and 5th Rs is the Respect and Responsibility School Culture Survey with 29 questions rated 1 to 5 on an agree/disagree scale.
-The 8 Strengths of Character:
1. Lifelong learner and critical thinker.
2. Diligent and capable performer
3. Socially and emotionally skilled person.
4. Ethical thinker.
5. Respectful and responsible moral agent.
6. Self-discipline person who pursues a healthy lifestyle.
7. Contributing community member and democratic citizen.
8. Spiritual person engaged in crafting a life of purpose.
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