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Download full textPinhey, Laura A., Ed. – 2000
This volume is a compilation of annotated bibliographies on four current popular trends in social studies education: (1) renewal of democratic purposes in social studies education; (2) service learning; (3) deliberation about public issues; and (4) character education. The bibliographies are drawn from the Educational Resources Information Center…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Citizenship Education, Civics, Elementary Secondary Education
Mann, Sheilah, Ed.; Patrick, John J., Ed. – 2000
This collection of essays and references addresses the problem of the disengagement in public affairs and politics by U.S. youth and young adults. The collection brings together evidence of youth disengagement and reports on promising practices for civic education. Several chapters are devoted to research findings on the impact of service and…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Democracy, Elementary Secondary Education
ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education, Columbus, OH. – 1998
The papers in this volume outline a vision for teacher education based on the concept of contextual teaching, defined as teaching that enables learning in a variety of in- and out-of-school contexts to solve simulated or real-world problems. They are based on the realization that the construction of knowledge is situated within, and greatly…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Educational Improvement, Higher Education, Learning Strategies
Anderson, Jeffrey B., Ed.; Swick, Kevin J., Ed.; Yff, Joost, Ed. – 2001
This book provides teacher educators, administrators, practicing teachers who work with preservice teachers, policymakers, and researchers with information on the conceptual, research, and application areas of service-learning in preservice teacher education. The collection of papers offers teacher educators' thoughts about ways to enhance the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Child Development, Citizenship Education, College Faculty
