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Fettes, Trisha – Learning and Skills Network (NJ1), 2007
Citizenship is an important part of the development of young people. By enabling them to learn about their rights and responsibilities, to understand how society works, and develop knowledge and understanding of social and political issues, citizenship prepares them for dealing with the challenges they face in life. Through citizenship, young…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Democracy, Apprenticeships, Vocational Education
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Dolan, Jill – Theatre Topics, 2001
Proposes that theatre teachers should teach students to enter participatory democracy as artists and scholars with the skills to be competent, engaged, and thoughtful citizens. Encourages artists to claim their places as political agents. Advocates the teaching of the artistry of theatre, as well as its history, theory, criticism, and literature…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Citizen Participation, Democracy, Drama
Morse, Suzanne W. – 1989
The history of higher education in America has a rich tradition of preparing students for civic roles and responsibilities, but with increased specialization, these goals have lost their emphasis in the curriculum. This monograph defines responsible citizenship in a democratic society and its requisite skills; reviews higher education's role in…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizen Role, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility
Bjornland, Lydia D. – 1990
This resource book for local government officials, teachers, and civic leaders is designed to aid in the production of materials and the establishment of programs to educate young people about the role local government plays in their lives. Practical guidelines outline the steps that need to be taken to initiate a successful program, including…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Quigley, Charles N., Ed.; Bahmueller, Charles, Ed. – 1991
CIVITAS is a curriculum framework that sets forth a set of national goals to be achieved in a civic education curriculum, primarily for K-12 public and private schools. It is a framework that proposes to specify the knowledge and skills needed by citizens to perform their roles in U.S. democracy. There are two major sections in the framework. It…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Curriculum Development
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Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. – 1978
This guide was designed for teachers to help students recognize and develop their responsibilities to society. The concepts focused on include: respect for citizenship, respect for people of other cultures, respect for people of all ages, respect for people who have a handicap, respect for work, respect for being a wise consumer, and respect for…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizen Role, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility