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Pereira, Carolyn – 1988
Teaching about law-related education (LRE) in elementary and secondary schools is an important social studies trend. This ERIC Digest considers: (1) the meaning of law-related education; (2) reasons for including LRE in the curriculum; (3) methods of incorporating LRE into a curriculum; and (4) characteristics of effective LRE programs. Education…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Design, Elementary School Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education
Pereira, Carolyn – 1993
The growing population of "English-as-second language" (ESL) students in the United States need to learn how to cope with the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in the U.S. Because of this, civic education should pervade the curriculum for ESL students. This ERIC digest treats five facets of civic education for ESL students: (1)…
Descriptors: Bilingual Teachers, Citizenship Education, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Development
Pereira, Carolyn – 1995
This digest addresses the topic of increasing violence among and against youth in society. The opening section "What Personal Qualities Are Associated with Reduction of Violence," identifies: (1) problem-solving and reasoning skills; (2) social capacities; and (3) a productive sense of purpose, independence, and power. The section…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Conflict, Conflict Resolution