The Development of Character in the Upper Grades of the Elementary Schools
Abstract
One of the most promising characteristics of the times is an awakening of interest to the moral training of the child. Material excess has always been the goal of American people since its early struggle for liberty* Money is the treasure upon which the twentieth century has set its heart; and of paramount importance to people has been the surest and quickest means of obtaining material wealth. This desire for material wealth has led to the establishment of agricultural colleges, scientific schools, commercial schools, and business colleges, and no doubt the consequent neglect of the higher things in life. Educators are beginning to realize, however, that material success does not necessarily bring a corresponding advance in the higher achievements of life. We are beginning to question, whether in our mad scramble for wealth, we have not missed something, something without which no civilized country can long exist and have a happy and contented people. We are also beginning to ask whether education for material success or even for intellectual culture is adequate for the highest needs of the people* But the present My is witnessing a renewed interest in character and the development of the moral fibre of the people which seems veil on its way to accomplish great things* A casual study of the programs of educational meetings, national, state, and local, will show that within the past ten years more time and attention has been given to consideration of this topic than had been given within two score of years preceding.
Subject Area
Elementary education|Educational administration
Recommended Citation
Ginsburg, Lester C, "The Development of Character in the Upper Grades of the Elementary Schools" (1931). ETD Collection for Fordham University. AAI31189837.
https://research.library.fordham.edu/dissertations/AAI31189837
