In recent years, many groups have called for using instructional class time to teach curriculum in areas such as values clarification and character building.
Traditional educators disagree with these additions, saying that such instruction belongs to the parents and/or the community and takes time away from needed instruction in basic academics.
Discuss the value of these added curriculum areas versus an emphasis on traditional basic academics.
If you agree that values clarification and character building classes should be taught in schools,
what values and/or character should be the model for instruction. (one paragraph).