Proposes that science fiction novels contribute to study of political science, and discusses specific novels and their application to political science. (ND)

A program, called "Decision Making in the Public Sector" that uses simulated internships, was designed to provide IBM participants with firsthand exposure to the government actors, institutions, and processes involved in the formation and implementation of public policy. (Author/ND)

Recent research in civic education suggests much for shaping and focusing secondary social studies methods course work. This Digest: (1) provides an overview of selected findings from recent studies of secondary students' civic understanding and engagement; and (2) offers five research-based suggestions for social studies methods instructors.…

The issues that ignited the Solidarity movement in August 1980 had been fermenting for years during the Edward Gierek regime (1970-1980). This curriculum project presents students with an experiential exercise to provoke thinking about the economic shortcomings of the communist countries of the former Soviet bloc. The project also presents the…

Teachers of political science, social studies, and economics, as well as school library media specialists, will find this resource guide invaluable for incorporating the Internet into their classroom lessons. The guide references over 150 primary Web sites and pairs them with questions and activities designed to encourage critical thinking skills.…

Despite interest in the impact of undergraduate research on student development in higher education literature, there has not been much work done on the relationship between participation in undergraduate research and the development of political science students. This paper assesses the relationship between student participation in collaborative…

This paper addresses nontraditional methods and issues involved in presenting a productive undergraduate political science course that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to aid good citizenship and a variety of career choices. This educators incorporated team teaching, cross training, original research, and small group work, and invited…

This paper observes that the "Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education" generated by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) (2000) provides a reasonable set of pedagogical goals to guide the construction and implementation of the undergraduate methods course. The paper argues that the particular…

This guide, a response to Massachusetts legislation, makes recommendations on curricular materials and resources related to teaching about genocide and human rights. The guide stresses the importance of students acquiring knowledge about genocide and human rights issues to deepen their understanding of both past and current events. It emphasizes…

Goals, course structure, physical and technical problems, the running of a simulation and evaluation of students are described for a game representing the political system of Argentina in a university comparative government course. (Author/KM)

The three books comprising this project are analyzed, each containing studies on controversial issues in an attempt to offer understanding of the American political system to junior high and secondary level students. (SM)

Inquiry approach is applied to a revised social studies curriculum in which grades are assigned on the point system; political science, science, and anthropology are added to course content; and, new texts and extensive audiovisual aids are utilized. (DS)

Futurism and World Order Models can be studied through simulation techniques which involve an inquiry into the ways and means of achieving basic values. The authors list ten simulation games suitable for this study and suggest debriefing questions. (VW)

Indicates that potential contenders for public office are likely to be more knowledgeable, interested, and libertarian than the average citizen. Concludes that these differences exist before leaders are elected and that this discrimination is functional in a democracy. (MB)