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Nessel, Paula A. – 1996
Explaining that interest in law magnet programs has grown substantially in the 1990s, this ERIC digest analyzes these programs on the basis of information provided by 24 mostly urban magnet schools. The digest places law magnet programs within the broader context of law-related education (LRE). The primary purpose of law magnet programs is to…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Law Related Education, Magnet Schools
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Williamson, Deborah; Knepper, Paul – Update on Law-Related Education, 1995
Contends that teen courts offer powerful lessons in civic responsibility and that more than 150 are operating nationwide. Discusses establishment and educational strategies used in teen courts. Concludes that this law-related education program provides a creative solution to the delinquency dilemma. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Class Activities
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Leming, James S. – Update on Law-Related Education, 1996
Argues that law-related education should move beyond teaching the mechanics and issues of government and include those concepts of civic virtue incorporated within democracy. Notes that students need philosophical and moral content as well as experiential learning. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Civics, Constitutional Law
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Berman, Sheldon – Update on Law-Related Education, 1996
Postulates a connection between character education and social responsibility. Identifies the two essential skills necessary for character development as empathy and self-discipline. Discusses the role these play in developing a social conscience. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Elementary Secondary Education, Empathy
Utah State Board of Education, Salt Lake City. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1996
This secondary core curriculum is written to communicate what students are expected to know and be able to do in social studies in the state of Utah. Students are expected to become active, responsible, concerned, and knowledgeable citizens. To achieve this purpose, the social studies program requires the acquisition of a social studies knowledge…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Geography, History, Secondary Education
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Fien, John – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1991
Explores the connection between teacher education paradigms and the promotion of active citizenship. Examines support for political education models in the Australian report, "Education for Active Citizenship." Inquires as to what directions for future action can be developed by matching teacher education paradigms with political…
Descriptors: Activism, Citizenship Education, Educational Objectives, Foreign Countries
Swift, John S., Jr. – 1990
Contemporary college students' apparent lack of exposure to citizenship, lack of concern for others, and ignorance of how to be involved citizens has prompted a call for involving students in volunteer service at the national level or as part of the undergraduate experience. This monograph begins by discussing volunteer programs as they relate to…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Citizen Participation, Citizen Role, Citizenship Education
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Boyer, Ernest L. – Update on Law-Related Education, 1996
Endorses the movement, popular among parents and teachers, for implementing ethical instruction in the K-12 curriculum. Discusses the needs and benefits of such instruction. Examines the question of "whose values" are to be taught, and arrives at a consensus of core values, including honesty, compassion, self-discipline, and respect.…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction
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Adler, Susan A.; And Others – International Journal of Social Education, 1993
Discusses the potential impact that the America 2000 reform effort might have on social studies and citizenship education. Argues that the preoccupation of America 2000 and the business community is short-sighted. Calls for social studies educators to recommit themselves. (CF)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Critical Thinking
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Martin, A. John – Update on Law-Related Education, 1996
Provides a selected list of workbooks and other curriculum materials to enhance character education instruction. Includes addresses and phone numbers for 13 research organizations such as the Ethics Resource Center and the Character Education Institute. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Curriculum Study Centers, Educational Resources
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Bickmore, Kathy – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1993
Contends that pluralistic democracy relies on conflict of ideas and participative decision making. Reports on case studies of two different approaches to teaching world studies. Finds that both approaches encouraged students to participate actively, but others remained silent during the discussion. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Course Content
Breck, Judy, Ed. – 1991
This handbook presents a description of the New York City Mentor program. It is designed to provide guidelines for the participating schools and law firms as well as an explanation of the program for potential participants. The program pairs law firms, solo practitioners, and corporate legal departments with public high schools. Lawyers visit…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Civics, Law Related Education
Nessel, Paula – 1994
Noting that law-related education (LRE) instills in its practitioners a strong desire to share its message with the world, this technical bulletin outlines the international activities of several LRE organizations. The Center for Civic Education hosts international visiting scholars, sponsors an annual conference that alternates between sites in…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, International Educational Exchange
Wright, Norma D. – 1994
Proclaiming that delinquency and violence among youth are neither uncontrollable nor inevitable, this technical bulletin argues that law-related education (LRE) can help young people overcome adverse environmental conditions by teaching the principles and skills needed to become responsible participants and active citizens. Although LRE cannot…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Delinquency Prevention, Elementary Secondary Education, Law Related Education
Center for Civic Education, Calabasas, CA. – 1994
This document contains the national standards for civics and government for grades K-12. They are intended to help schools develop competent and responsible citizens who possess a reasoned commitment to the fundamental values and principles that are essential to the preservation and improvement of U.S. constitutional democracy. This document is…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
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