Describes a political science classroom situation wherein students created their own definition of politics through political action. (HS)

A teacher should assist others to participate in the life of the mind rather than to be mere spectators. A teaching strategy called the metaphorical technique is described. The ability to see the universal in the particular is necessary for the mastery of any discipline. (MLW)

The economics curriculum developed to fit Dominican College's new urban-international focus is outlined. Eight courses in the sequence are the nature of economics in a political context, comparative decision making systems, current issues, political economy in your experience, international political economics, economic development, macroeconomic…

The only way to improve citizen participation in the political system is to renew the commitment to civic education. A successful civic education is one that educates its citizens in the basic principles and precepts of the American system and then keeps them informed. (MLW)