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Direct linkMarsh, Monica Miller; Kenyon, Elizabeth A.; Cardy, Terri; West, Erin M. – Democracy & Education, 2020
This paper shares a participatory action research study conducted by a team of researchers at a university laboratory school in collaboration with three classroom teachers and 60 preschoolers. The team engaged in this research in order to examine the ways in which school personnel could generate more authentic community service experiences with,…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Preschool Teachers, Preschool Children, Service Learning
Payne, Katherina A. – Democracy & Education, 2020
The article adds to a growing conversation that recognizes and supports young children's civic capabilities, positioning them as citizens-now and not simply citizens in the future. They detail how three different classrooms sought to work with children to engage in social action on behalf of their broader community. This response wonders alongside…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Young Children, Democratic Values, Citizenship Responsibility
Download full textAdarlo, Genejane M. – IAFOR Journal of Education, 2020
Service-learning is a method of teaching that is increasingly used in higher education. Studies are few though on how local placements in service-learning can bring about global citizenship and promote social justice. Hence, this study used multi-sited ethnography to examine the teaching-learning process of service-learning to better understand…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Citizenship Education, Teaching Methods, Social Justice
Schocker, Jessica B.; Zook, Caitlin; Hummel, Deanna – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 2016
Many scholars and practitioners have asserted the value of opportunities for young children to participate in projects that inspire positive civic engagement. A National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Position statement stresses civic engagement as an important focus for powerful and purposeful learning in elementary social studies. The…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Student Empowerment, Gardening, Student Projects
Al-Barakat, Ali A.; Al-Karasneh, Samih M. – Journal of Early Childhood Research, 2005
The exploration of the contribution of school textbooks to the preparation of young children to be effective citizens is the primary aim of the study reported here. To achieve this aim, 75 primary teachers were interviewed. The analysis of these interviews showed that school textbooks provide young children with specific knowledge that can affect…
Descriptors: Textbook Content, Textbooks, Role, Young Children
Bergman, Daniel – Science Teacher, 2004
Students who participate in community outreach programs develop a positive awareness for civic duty and observe applications of their learning. Teachers and students discover the most vivid benefits of service learning when they participate themselves. Students are energized and the school builds a stronger link with the community. In this…
Descriptors: Outreach Programs, Exhibits, Elementary School Students, Tutoring
