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Turner, Mary Jane; and Others – Curriculum Report, 1987
This report addresses the long-term educational responsibility of helping young people become more knowledgeable about the meaning and values of the U.S. Constitution in their personal and civic life. The Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution and the upcoming Bicentennial of the U.S. Bill of Rights in 1991 present the opportunity to refocus…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Constitutional History, Course Content, Curriculum Development

Lasch, Christopher – Issues in Education, 1985
Disputes the case for educational reform based on discussions of developing productivity and citizenship in the populace. The author theorizes that the degradation (or deskilling) of work and politics has undermined the ideological rationale for the social need of a general education. General education only makes sense if it is seen as an end in…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Educational Change, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education

Gentzler, Yvonne S. – Social Studies, 1991
Offers a rationale for social studies and home economics teachers to collaborate to promote global awareness and citizenship. Identifies principles common to the two disciplines. Explains how teachers of the two subjects can work together to explore various aspects of a given issue. Includes a sample lesson plan. (SG)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Global Approach, Home Economics Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Moos, Lejf; Moller, Jorunn; Johansson, Olof – Educational Forum, The, 2004
The objective of this article is to examine the rhetoric of educational leadership within a Scandinavian context, as it occurs within the framework of New Public Management. The study asks questions about new demands on leadership expressed in policy documents. Local culture and distinctive aspects of national life tend to modify external…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Public Policy, Learning Processes, Instructional Leadership
Hepburn, Mary A., Ed. – 1983
This bulletin of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) sets forth the philosophic grounds for democratizing schools and the evidence from research as to why this task should be undertaken. In the first part of the booklet, a brief NCSS position statement indicates that schools should practice democracy and be able to instruct through…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Case Studies, Citizen Participation, Citizen Role

Boyd, Stephen M. – Update on Law-Related Education, 1996
Considers the twin legal questions of, constitutional support for, and challenges against, character education in public schools. Discovers a number of court cases establishing precedence for character education. Appraises the legal efficacy of constitutional challenges and finds them wanting. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Constitutional Law, Controversial Issues (Course Content)

Hodkinson, Phil – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1994
Contends that there is an almost universal demand for the reform of the postsecondary curriculum in England and Wales. Explores the relationships among postmodernism, self-actualization, and empowerment. Presents a holistic empowerment model and relates it to current issues regarding curriculum reform. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
San Mateo County Office of Education, Redwood City, CA. SMERC Information Center. – 1982
Thirteen books and articles, published between 1977 and 1982, and cited in "Resources in Education" and "Current Index to Journals in Education" are listed in this annotated bibliography for educators and the general public. The citations provide theory, ideas, and resources for character education in elementary and secondary…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Citizenship Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction
English, Raymond – 1986
Two clashing positions about the social responsibility of educators and the main purpose of public schools are presented. According to the traditional position, the main purpose of public schools is transmission of a society's essential knowledge, skills, and values, which enables students to develop their capabilities to the fullest and to…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Geography, Higher Education

Leppard, Lynden J. – Social Education, 1993
Argues that contemporary society requires new and more sophisticated ways of thinking. Reviews several approaches to teaching new cognitive processes in schools. Includes lists of characteristics that inhibit and promote higher order thinking skills. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Cognitive Processes, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking

Richardson, Robin – Journal of Moral Education, 1992
Reviews the articles appearing in this issue. Points out the relationship between justice and tolerance for minority groups and citizenship education. Cautions against government use of education to discourage critical reflection on societal issues. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Educational Objectives, Ethnic Groups, Foreign Countries

Niemczynski, Malgorzata; Niemczynski, Adam – Journal of Moral Education, 1992
Compares contemporary issues related to moral and citizenship education in Poland with similar era in late eighteenth century. Describes an educational reform effort that began in 1773 and was based on nationalistic and romantic literature of the time. Contends that the moral values that were derived from this literature are essential for the…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Democracy, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction
Bodine, Richard J.; And Others – 1994
This program guide for the elementary and middle school levels contains the student manual which is also published separately. Through the strategies of mediation, negotiation, and group problem solving, students learn to recognize, manage, and resolve conflict in peaceful, noncoercive ways. While accepting conflict as a natural everyday…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Communication (Thought Transfer), Conflict Resolution, Discipline
DeNatale-Matthews, Gail; And Others – 1993
This booklet, designed to accompany a videotape, gives teachers and students advice on how to participate in their community and productively build upon it. Teachers who are affiliated with the REACH (Rural Education Alliance for Collaborative Humanities) advise other teachers to design their own program based on the specific community's needs.…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Place Based Education
Farnbach, Beth E. – 1995
The purpose of this paper is to provide information about the process of grant writing for law and civic education project directors who have little or no experience with proposals. The article attempts to clarify the usual components of grant proposals and provides some grant writing strategies. The paper is not intended to provide a complete…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support