Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Padmakumari, P.; Eapen, Jojo Chacko; Kumar, Aneesh; Joshy, Jesline Rose; Neelakandan, Meera; Rajgopal, Greeshma Title A name given to the resource Building Character Through Teaching Values: A Positive Youth Development Model for Student Engagement and Development Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Developing Student Engagement Opportunities in Higher Education;pp.423-452 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-0644-5.ch015" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-0644-5.ch015</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105016030284?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105016030284?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 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 Description An account of the resource 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. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-833730646-9; 979-833730644-5; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online