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Bennion, Elizabeth A.; Laughlin, Xander E. – Journal of Political Science Education, 2018
The "Journal of Political Science Education (JPSE)" provides over a decade of research on political science pedagogy, featuring empirical research documenting best practices in the field. This article provides an overview of "JPSE"-published research on the topics of civic education and engagement. It summarizes the number and…
Descriptors: Political Science, Civics, Best Practices, Educational Research
Daniels, Melanie; Gillespie, Marilyn – Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), University of Maryland, 2005
For many young people, adult education offers a "second chance" to obtain a high school credential, to develop literacy skills, or to succeed in a new country and a new language. With more support, it can also represent a second chance for youth to develop civic knowledge and skills and lifelong patterns of civic engagement. The aim of…
Descriptors: Out of School Youth, English (Second Language), Adult Literacy, Adult Basic Education
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VanFossen, Phillip J. – International Journal of Social Education, 2006
In 1991, Lawrence Grossman wrote that "a new political system is taking shape in the United States. As we approach the twenty-first century, America is turning into an electronic republic, a democratic system that is vastly increasing the people's day-to-day influence on decisions of state." Grossman's forecast implied a sea change in the way…
Descriptors: Political Science, Citizenship, Voting, Citizenship Education