Paper 24-60

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26883/2010.242.6146
ПРОЕКТ „РИЦАРИ И ДАМИ“

Гинка Иванова Германова
СУ „Константин Петканов“, Бургас

PROJECT: KNIGHTS AND LADIES

Ginka Ivanova Germanova
Secondary school ‘Konstantin Petkanov’, Burgas

Abstract: The ‘Knights and Ladies’ project fosters moral and spiritual development in children by encouraging the conscious practice of universal virtues in everyday life. This program aims to enrich teachers’ pedagogical approaches to character education, equipping them to cultivate essential virtues in their students. The project introduces children to foundational virtues and equips them to apply these principles in daily interactions. Through this program, students develop a ‘language of virtues’ that promotes positive communication and fosters empathy, understanding, and patience. ‘Knights and Ladies’ builds character and emotional maturity by encouraging self-refection and appreciation for ‘noble qualities’. The project emphasizes the importance of integrating virtue education into the core curriculum, creating a holistic educational approach that nourishes both the mind and the heart. By focusing on universal human virtues, the program provides a foundation for students to build meaningful lives.

Keywords: Virtue education, character development, moral education, social-emotional learning, communication skills, empathy, patience.

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