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Responding to schools' acute needs to validate educational practices and materials, MarshMedia has engaged the Teel Institute of Kansas City to conduct a research-based evaluation of our Character Education series.

Content Analysis and Formulation of Evaluation Guides

A professional examination of the character messages has provided significant new tools for teachers’ use. Based on the discussion and testing format from the research model, Evaluation Guides provide an exciting new opportunity. In addition, Evaluation Guides help meet administrative requirements for assessment and validation.

Scientific Research

The research will examine how messages about character are received by young children when they engage with the Amazing Mallika storybook and video as well as participate in a teacher-led scripted discussion. Amazing Mallika was chosen for the pilot test as most representative of the 30-title series. Pre- and post-testing will be statistically analyzed and results compiled and studied.

“While researching the efficacy of these books in helping students develop new understanding is very important, the real value of this project may be in providing the teacher with an in-depth guide to help them pull out and reinforce the key concepts that they want students to learn.”

        Leslie Dunn, Ph.D., Principle Investigator

About The Teel Institute

The Teel Institute for the Development of Integrity and Ethical Behavior is a 501(c)3 public charity located in Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 1995, The Institute is dedicated to the development of educational programs designed to promote moral development, character, healthy social and emotional behaviors, and self-valuing in children and adolescents. Expertise in program development includes curriculum design, adult training and education, and customized program development for a wide variety of environments that serve young people.

The Institute’s mission includes both applied research in moral psychology and program evaluation, specializing in the research and evaluation of educational programs. Expertise of the Institute’s staff includes defining outcomes, research design, development of assessment instruments for measurement, and interpretation of results.

To learn more about The Teel Institute, visit the website at www.teelinstitute.org .

Leslie T. Dunn , Ph.D.,is the Executive Director of the Teel Institute and is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the organization, including advocacy in character education locally and nationally, public speaking, publication of books and articles, and consultation. Dunn was previously with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Dunn earned her Bachelor’s degree at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, and holds both Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Research Psychology from the University of Kansas.

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