Political Education in Upper Elementary School.

Osborne, Kenneth; Seymour, John

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Publication Date: 1988

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Political Education in Upper Elementary School.

Osborne, Kenneth; Seymour, John

International Journal of Social Education, v3 n2 p63-77 Fall 1988

Explains the goals and assumptions of the Political Education Project of the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada. Gives an example of the stories developed by the project teams as a means by which students are introduced to political realities in interesting ways. Reports two studies supporting the approach. (KO)

Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Classroom Techniques, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Foreign Countries, Instructional Effectiveness, Intermediate Grades, Political Attitudes, Politics, Social Studies, Story Telling, Student Attitudes

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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