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Wentworth, Donald R.; Schug, Mark C. – Social Studies, 1993
Argues that economic education is an integral component of social studies and citizenship education. Maintains that adolescents are more likely to believe that one's life is controlled by fate rather than conscious choices. Asserts that teaching economic reasoning can improve students' critical thinking skills and citizenship education. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Design, Economics
Bencivenga, Anthony S.; Elias, Maurice J. – NASSP Bulletin, 2003
In the 21st century, students' character, social-emotional skills, and academic competencies will define school excellence. This article describes characteristics of visionary leadership for such schools based on settings already characterized by strengths in "EQ + IQ = Best Leadership Practices for Caring and Successful Schools." Core beliefs…
Descriptors: Personality, Instructional Leadership, Emotional Development, Empathy
Wright, Norma D. – 1996
The purpose of this paper is to identify and explore those characteristics of at-risk youth who have succeeded in overcoming adverse environmental conditions and to focus on the role of law-related education (LRE) in promoting the development of those characteristics that lead to healthy behavior. At-risk youth are defined as those who have been…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Delinquency Prevention
Erickson, Mike; And Others – 1986
Since 1979, a coalition of lawyers and educators in Sacramento, California has put on a one-day law-related education (LRE) conference in the local courthouse that draws hundreds of students from area high schools. The conference includes mock trial and moot court competitions, panels, debates, and simulations. This handbook was developed by the…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Resources, Conferences, High School Students
National Inst. for Citizen Education in the Law, Washington, DC. – 1994
This catalog lists the books and materials produced by the National Institute for Citizen Education in the Law. The Institute specializes in law-related education, with programs in criminal, family, and consumer law, civics, great historical trials, practical law for prisoners, mock trials, mediation, and human rights. In addition to textbooks,…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Citizenship Education, Correctional Education, Court Litigation
National Education Goals Panel, Washington, DC. – 1992
This report from the Goal 3 Technical Planning Subgroup focuses on three areas that have been identified as important to improving the citizenship education of students: community service, voter registration of 18- to 20-year-olds, and knowledge of citizenship. (The aim of Goal 3 of the National Education Goals is that by the year 2000 American…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Indicators, Educational Objectives
Brown, Carol S. – 1990
A 10-year study was done by the National Council of Social Studies of the Holt/Rhinehart/Winston elementary social science program, which was adopted by the Des Moines public schools in 1983. The program was found to be comprehensive and compatible with student mental development, emotional maturation, and interest level. This document presents…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Planning
Louisiana State Dept. of Education, Baton Rouge. Div. of Academic Programs. – 1987
Social studies fairs provide opportunities for citizenship education and for involvement in activities that emphasize thinking and inquiry skills. The Louisiana local, regional, and state social studies fairs present exhibitions of projects prepared by elementary and secondary school students to portray applications of basic principles,…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Programs, Competition, Elementary Secondary Education
Syverson, Peter D.; Bagley, Lisa R. – 1999
This report summarizes findings of a survey of 684 higher education institutions offering graduate programs in the United States; responses were received from 634 institutions. Chapter 1 presents highlights of the survey, including a profile of fall 1997 graduate enrollment for each of four regional graduate school associations (Southern,…
Descriptors: Citizenship, College Admission, College Applicants, Enrollment

Lynch, Gerald J. – Journal of Economic Education, 1990
Analyzing Test of Economic Literacy (TEL) scores, examines how extent of teacher course work influences student achievement. Concludes student learning improves when instructors had a minimum of four economics courses. States results are most significant in teaching macroeconomics with implications for citizenship education. (CH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Citizenship Education, Economics Education, High Schools

Renyi, Judith; Lubeck, Dennis R. – Social Education, 1994
Responds to the revised National Council for the Social Studies Guidelines on Multicultural Education. Maintains that the guidelines contribute the common misunderstanding about the relationship between multicultural and international education. Argues that the arts and humanities must be a part of effective multicultural education. (CFR)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Values, Art, Art Education, Citizenship Education

Berman, Daniel – Social Science Record, 1993
Presents a review of Joan Barickman's book, "Schoolwise: Teaching Academic Patterns of Mind," which emphasizes performance-based student evaluation and portfolio assessment. Concludes that the book can help provide concrete ideas for positively altering teaching processes and for making learning more engaging for students and teachers.…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Cooperative Learning, Educational Change, Educational Philosophy

McKinney, C. Warren; And Others – Journal of Social Studies Research, 1990
Presents findings of an exploration of 258 elementary education majors' knowledge of U.S. government. Reports that students responded correctly to about 53 percent of test items. Indicates that students knew the most about guarantees of liberty and least about governmental powers. Questions the students' ability to teach about the ways the U.S.…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Educational Research, Elementary Education

Wong, Suk-Ying – Sociology of Education, 1991
Cross-national study examines how social science, social studies, and civics instruction have evolved in public education. Finds that countries frequently adapt social science curricula independent of local conditions. Suggests that this produces a homogeneity of curricula over time and national boundaries. Illustrates curriculum's central role in…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Comparative Education, Course Content, Curriculum Development

Wright, Ian – Social Studies, 1993
Contends that the key questions in civic education are How should people be treated? and How should disputes between people be resolved? Argues that a moral system is necessary for a civil society and that schools have a responsibility to encourage common-sense notions of ethical behavior. Includes classroom activities to illustrate this approach.…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Class Activities, Democratic Values, Educational Objectives