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Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 6
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The Skills That Matter in Adult Education. Issue Brief: Civics Education
Betsy Parrish
American Institutes for Research
This brief explains what civics education skills are and why they are important. It describes what skills students need to function effectively as parents, workers, and citizens of the United States and provides tips for integrating civics education in the adult education classroom.
Descriptors: Civics, Citizenship Education, Adult Education, English Learners, English (Second Language), Immigrants, Citizenship Responsibility, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Information Literacy, Self Concept, Problem Solving, Voting, Citizen Participation, Diversity, Interpersonal Competence, Student Characteristics, Second Language Learning, Multiple Literacies
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Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Department of Education (ED)
Authoring Institution: American Institutes for Research (AIR)
Grant or Contract Numbers: EDESE15A0006/91990018F0371
Department of Education Funded: Yes
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