Four Stages and Seven Strategies: Conducting Early Childhood Character Education through Picture Books

Key Points

• The aim is to explore effective methods for conducting character education in early childhood using picture books.
• Developed a pathway model of 'Four Stages and Seven Strategies' for character education.
• Focused on the integration of picture books in early educational practices.
• Based on years of educational practice and research.
• Identified key moral concepts such as honesty, kindness, responsibility, and respect.
• Demonstrated that picture books facilitate understanding of moral values in a joyful context.
• Provided a systematic approach for educators to implement character education.

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