The necessity and possibility for citizens to reassert their right to determine the fate of their own environment is advocated in this book by Joseph L. Sax, a professor of law. He demonstrates how this can be done by carrying the battle into the courtrooms of the nation and restoring democracy to environmental disputes. Such action can be…

Study of ethnographic works on the Mescalero indicates: (1) fully developed concepts of sex roles; (2) strong tradition of personal freedom and democracy; (3) acceptance of leadership on the basis of personal ability rather than status; (4) external, impersonal agents for social control; (5) teaching by precept and indirection; (6) learning by…

Offers some suggestions for classroom routines that should augment learning and promote democratic behavior. (ED)

Nigerian Social Studies teachers were surveyed to determine their conception of the role, context, and function of citizenship education in primary school. Results showed that overall, Nigerian teachers' attitudes were somewhat conducive to citizenship education for life in a democratic society, but teachers perceived limits upon such education.…

Provides background on the historical connections between India and the United States and compares their political systems. Offers a number of learning activities designed to promote better understanding between India and the United States. (BSR)

Reviews constitutional history and principles, highlighting our federal republic's dual sovereignties, American citizenry as "ruling class," schooling for citizenship, the original Constitution's defects, and projects to amend the Constitution and approach the democratic ideal. Advises against a second constitutional convention because…

Argues that excellence in art education is not elitist, but that commitment to excellence is a traditional democratic value. Elaborates by describing the nature of beneficial elitism. Concludes that a synthesis of beneficial elitism and beneficial populism are required for the success of art education in a democracy. (BSR)

Boyd Bode's progressive education philosophy was based on his belief in democracy as social cooperation founded on the mutual reconstruction of self-interests. He perceived education organically and reconstructively. Many of his ideas have retained their significance and comprise a large part of the experimentalist contribution to the educational…

The Great Seal of the United States is an important expression of the values of the Founding Fathers of our nation. This lesson will help students in grades 8-12 investigate the meaning of the symbols incorporated in the Great Seal and, thus, gain insights into the uniqueness of our national aspirations. (RM)

Three case studies (senior citizens center, senior citizens housing project, and a housing and employment project) are assessed against an operational definition of community development. Since only one of these fits the definition, the author concludes that projects designated as community development activity by agencies and workers often do not…

This document describes how public education has been a tremendous success for millions of children. It outlines the crucial role played by public education and how, in many cases, public schools are the only place where children receive care, sustenance, safety, and the opportunity to learn. The grand American tradition of public education began…

This study explored democratic learning environments at one research university. The focus was on the qualitative outcomes of a study of one-unit reading and discussion seminars created in response to the events of September 11, 2001. Faculty members created 49 seminars, each of which limited enrollment to 15 students. The findings suggest that…

In this book Philip Woods turns his attention to issues of democracy and leadership. He has provided an eloquent, intellectually compelling and sophisticated account of a new leadership label--democratic leadership. He argues that the purpose of "democratic" leadership is to create and help sustain an environment that enables everyone…

This paper describes the development of a high school social studies course, Citizenship and World Affairs. Course development involved two forms of reflection: deliberative and personalistic. The author's deliberative reflection, reported in part one of the paper, began as he reviewed research regarding how teachers should foster citizenship…