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Preparing for Citizenship: Teaching Youth to Live Democratically » Read Now
by Ralph L. Mosher, Robert A. Kenny Jr., Andrew Garrod. 194 pgs.

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Understanding democracy, learning to be democratic and to value democracy are critical competencies to be developed by all Americans. In the present debate about what knowledge is of most worth in the public school, these civic competencies are seen as second in importance only to the development of...
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Understanding democracy, learning to be democratic and to value democracy are critical competencies to be developed by all Americans. In the present debate about what knowledge is of most worth in the public school, these civic competencies are seen as second in importance only to the development of critical thinking. They are typically, however, honored more in commencement rhetoric than in school programs or practices; their actualization falls far short of their ascribed importance. The authors argue that critical opportunities for democratic development occur in the day-to-day life of the schools. It follows that all grade levels should participate in the creation of the "constitution" of the school and classrooms, the justice structure of the school (its disciplinary code, norms, and adjudication), the policy-making of the school, and in the understanding of the school as a social laboratory. The authors demonstrate the effectiveness of such a program by reporting some two decades of applied research on democratic schools which have realized some of these outcomes.
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Citizenship Education and the Curriculum » Read Now
by David Scott, Helen Lawson. 190 pgs.

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Examines the relationship between curriculum and citizenship education, making reference to a number of important debates in these fields: universality and equal opportunity, social literacy, race, civic education, assessment, cultivating respect in human relations, and global citizenship education.
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Diversity and Citizenship Education: Global Perspectives » Read Now
by James A. Banks. 492 pgs.

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"Diversity and Citizenship Education: Global Perspectives is a brilliant achievement. It addresses with breathtaking sophistication and depth one of the most fundamental problems of our times: what is the role of citizenship education in the millennium of globalization and diversity? Professor Banks...
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"Diversity and Citizenship Education: Global Perspectives is a brilliant achievement. It addresses with breathtaking sophistication and depth one of the most fundamental problems of our times: what is the role of citizenship education in the millennium of globalization and diversity? Professor Banks has gathered an impressive group of scholars, among the very best in the world, in a volume destined to become the standard reference in the field. It should be required reading for scholars of education, globalization, multiculturalism, and citizenship." _ Marcelo M. Suarez-Orozco, Victor S. Thomas Professor of Education, Harvard University and codirector of the Harvard Immigration Projects"This book makes a brilliant and comprehensive contribution to understanding education for citizenship in a global context. It offers the best analysis yet of the contradictions between diversity and equality, and the need for democratic citizenship education in a global context. It should be read by all educators around the world who are concerned about creating just and inclusive multicultural societie s."_ Sally Tomlinson, emeritus professor of education, Goldsmiths College, University of London, and research associate, Education Department, University of Oxford, England"Kudos to James A. Banks for undertaking this exciting project and doing a superb editorial job. This set of coherent chapters by leading scholars from twelve nations is essential reading for anyone concerned with the role that multicultural/international education can play in contributing to democratic and globally conscious citizens in increasingly diverse societies in an interconnected world."_ Robert F. Arnove, Chancellor's Professor Emeritus of Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, and past president, Comparative and International Education Society"This book should be read by everyone working in multicultural, comparative, global, and social studies or civic education. It brings together cutting edge scholarship on the intersection of multicultural and citizenship education with rich descriptions of the varied meanings and experiences in differing national contexts. It is a fascinating read!"_ Carole L. Hahn, professor of education, Emory University"Rather than simply a problem of appreciating differences in race, ethnicity, and language, preparing citizens for democracy in the twenty-first century is a complex project that must be firmly rooted in social justice and sociopolitical realities. The international authors of Diversity and Citizenship Education: Global Perspectives tackle knotty problems but leave readers with hope in facing the many challenges that lie ahead if we are serious about promoting justice and equity through education. This terrific and informative book is sure to be a great help to educators."_ Sonia Nieto, School of Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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Education for Democratic Citizenship: A Challenge for Multi-Ethnic Societies » Read Now
by Roberta S. Sigel, Marilyn Hoskin. 226 pgs.

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Cultivating Democratic Citizenship: Education for a New Century of Democracy in the Americas, in Social Studies » Read Now
by Larry Diamond. 8 pgs.

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...to cultivate democratic citizenship. The challenges overlap...values and ideas. It means teaching a philosophy of politics...imperative for democratic citizenship. If...
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Teaching Secondary School Social Studies (Chap. 10 "Teaching Civic Competence") » Read Now
by James High. 500 pgs.

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...responsibility of citizenship, 2 that teachers...of satisfactory teaching methodologies...but as the end of teaching social studies...produce adequate citizenship, so is it...
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Creating Citizens: Political Education and Liberal Democracy » Read Now
by Eamonn Callan. 276 pgs.

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Any liberal democratic state must honour religious and cultural pluralism in its educational policies. To fail to honour them would betray ideals of freedom and toleration fundamental to liberal democracy. Yet if such ideals are to flourish from one generation to the next, allegiance to the...
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Any liberal democratic state must honour religious and cultural pluralism in its educational policies. To fail to honour them would betray ideals of freedom and toleration fundamental to liberal democracy. Yet if such ideals are to flourish from one generation to the next, allegiance to the distinctive values of liberal democracy is a necessary educational end, whose pursuit will constrain pluralism. The problem of political education is therefore to ensure the continuity across generations of the constitutive ideals of liberal democracy, while remaining hospitable to a diversity of conduct and belief that sometimes threatens those very ideals. Creating Citizens addresses this crucial problem. In lucid and elegant prose, Professor Callan, one of the world's foremost philosophers of education, identifies both the principal ends of civic education, and the rights that limit their political pursuit. This timely new study sheds light on some of the most divisive educational controversies, such as state sponsorship and regulation of denominational schooling, as well as the role of non-denominational schools in the moral and political development of children. Oxford Political Theory presents the best new work in contemporary political theory. It is intended to be broad in scope, including original contributions to political philosophy, and also work in applied political theory. The series will contain works of outstanding quality with no restriction as to approach or subject matter. The series editors are David Miller and Alan Ryan.
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The Practice of Citizenship: Learn by Doing, in Social Studies » Read Now
by Suzanne W. Morse. 4 pgs.

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...experience designed to teach citizenship should do more. It should be deliberate about teaching the skills and reflective...Tyson, R. 1988 . "Teaching political educa...
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Teaching the Bill of Rights in Secondary Schools: Four Keys to an Improved Civic Education, in Social Studies » Read Now
by John J. Patrick. 5 pgs.

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...essentials of responsible citizenship in a constitutional democracy...extreme emphasis on processes of teaching and learning and a consequent...should learn for responsible...
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What's Hot and What's Not Effective Citizenship Instruction, in Social Studies » Read Now
by Thomas L. Dynneson. 4 pgs.

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...and country (teaching of citizenship through an emphasis...interest in related citizenship topics. Good teaching, after a, rests...focus directly on citizenship issues and...
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Teaching about Civics and Citizenship with the Internet, in Social Education » Read Now
by C. Frederick Risinger. 2 pgs.

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...Teaching about civics and citizenship with the Internet...WRITE A COLUMN on teaching about civics and citizenship education with the...topics related to citizenship...
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The Demands of Liberal Education (Chap. 4 "Culture, Choice, and Citizenship: Schooling Private Citizens in the Public Square") » Read Now
by Meira Levinson. 237 pgs.

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What should the aims of education be in a liberal society and who should exercise control over education? How can children be taught to become good citizens of a pluralistic state? The Demands of Liberal Education seeks to answer these questions by drawing upon political theory, philosophy of...
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What should the aims of education be in a liberal society and who should exercise control over education? How can children be taught to become good citizens of a pluralistic state? The Demands of Liberal Education seeks to answer these questions by drawing upon political theory, philosophy of education, and empirical research to develop a liberal theory of children's education that is provocative and new. The book argues that contrary to the assumptions of many philosophers, educators, parents and politicians, the liberal state is obligated as a matter of justice to help all children develop the capacity for autonomy. Levinson argues that liberal governments should exercise much greater control over schools than they now do.
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Teaching Democracy by Being Democratic » Read Now
by Theodore L. Becker, Richard A. Couto. 184 pgs.

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The best way to teach democracy has been the subject of an ongoing debate for 2,500 years. Unlike most books about teaching democracy, this one spends more time on how to teach democracy than the what and why of teaching democracy. It punctures the irony of teaching democracy by lectures and...
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The best way to teach democracy has been the subject of an ongoing debate for 2,500 years. Unlike most books about teaching democracy, this one spends more time on how to teach democracy than the what and why of teaching democracy. It punctures the irony of teaching democracy by lectures and superior teachers. In its place, this book provides a variety of illustrations for the teaching of democracy in an experiential and egalitarian fashion. The introduction presents a theoretical and analytical framework of democracy and democratic pedagogy. The six chapters cover topics such as structuring a democratic classroom; democratic practices that empower students; problem solving and community service that make the classroom a laboratory for democracy; and university-based programs of democratic alternatives that serve the community. The volume's treatment of community organization, students as collaborators, personal empowerment, the "community of need and response," and the democratic organizationexpresses its preference for direct democratic participation.
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Educating for Democracy: Case-Method Teaching and Learning » Read Now
by Robert F. McNergney, Edward R. Ducharme, Mary K. Ducharme. 216 pgs.

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...IN TEACHER EDUCATION -2- 1 Teaching Democracy Through Cases...and the practice of effective citizenship that Jefferson enjoined. The...A. 1994 . Preparing for citizenship:...
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Learning to Teach Citizenship in the Secondary School: A Companion to School Experience » Read Now
by Liam Gearon. 287 pgs.

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Citizenship is the newest addition to the National Curriculum. It is a wide-ranging subject that can be taught in its own right, or through other curriculum subjects and activities. This book is intended for students training to teach Citizenship as a first or second subject, and will also be...
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Citizenship is the newest addition to the National Curriculum. It is a wide-ranging subject that can be taught in its own right, or through other curriculum subjects and activities. This book is intended for students training to teach Citizenship as a first or second subject, and will also be immensely helpful to experienced teachers who have opted to take responsibility for this exciting subject. Written in a clear and practical way, yet underpinned by a sound theoretical background, the book covers key themes in Citizenship education, including: * Citizenship in the National Curriculum * Citizenship and pastoral care * Special Educational Needs * Developing schemes of work * Ways of teaching and learning * Assessment, monitoring and recording * Resources and useful contacts * Professional development With key objectives and tasks for each chapter, this book will help teachers to improve their understanding of Citizenship education and to help their pupils understand their roles as citizens. It may be read in conjunction with the companion core textbook, Learning to Teach in the Secondary School , 3rd edition.
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Learning Citizenship: Practical Teaching Strategies for Secondary Schools » Read Now
by Paul Clarke, Jenny Wales. 172 pgs.

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The Citizenship curriculum aims to help young people to participate more fully in society through the development of a range of relevant skills and knowledge. This book shows how a variety of teaching strategies can be used to teach citizenship skills across a range of curriculum subjects as well as...
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The Citizenship curriculum aims to help young people to participate more fully in society through the development of a range of relevant skills and knowledge. This book shows how a variety of teaching strategies can be used to teach citizenship skills across a range of curriculum subjects as well as in Citizenship lessons themselves. Topics covered include: * developing discussion * thinking through debate * addressing controversial issues * investigating citizenship * learning through role play * working in groups * learning with simulations * participation. A lively and practical book which will be invaluable to student teachers and their trainers, Citizenship co-ordinators in schools and advisors across the country. It combines issues of pedagogy with real classroom experiences and demonstrates just how students learn from different teaching strategies.
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