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Building Character Through Teaching Values: A Positive Youth Development Model for Student Engagement and Development

Title
Building Character Through Teaching Values: A Positive Youth Development Model for Student Engagement and Development
Creator
Padmakumari, P.; Eapen, Jojo Chacko; Kumar, Aneesh; Joshy, Jesline Rose; Neelakandan, Meera; Rajgopal, Greeshma
Description
Character development is a fundamental aspect of whole person education, fostering ethical responsibility, resilience, and social-emotional competence in students. This chapter explores the role of teaching values as a cornerstone of Positive Youth Development (PYD), emphasizing how structured engagement in academic, extracurricular, and community activities shapes students' moral and personal growth. Grounded in PYD theory, this chapter presents a framework for integrating valuesbased education within higher educational institutions, highlighting key strategies such as mentorship, service learning, and student leadership. By cultivating essential virtues like respect, integrity, and empathy, educators can enhance student engagement, promote civic responsibility, and contribute to a thriving society. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.
Source
Developing Student Engagement Opportunities in Higher Education;pp.423-452
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
IGI Global
Coverage
Padmakumari P., Christ University, India; Eapen J.C., Christ University, India; Kumar A., Christ University, India; Joshy J.R., Christ University, India; Neelakandan M., Christ University, India; Rajgopal G., Christ University, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 979-833730646-9; 979-833730644-5;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Padmakumari, P.; Eapen, Jojo Chacko; Kumar, Aneesh; Joshy, Jesline Rose; Neelakandan, Meera; Rajgopal, Greeshma, “Building Character Through Teaching Values: A Positive Youth Development Model for Student Engagement and Development,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24574.

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