Investigates citizenship education in five different countries over ten years: (1) Denmark; (2) Germany; (3) the United States; (4) the Netherlands; and (5) England. Focuses on adolescents, ages 14 to 19, within secondary schools using questionnaires and interviews with students and teachers. (CMK)

Reports the findings from Phase 1 of the Civic Education Study conducted by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement. Explains that the study examined civic education in more than 30 countries worldwide. Focuses on civic education in the United States comparing the findings to those in other countries. (CMK)

A human rights thread is an essential part of the social studies curriculum for (1) developing citizens with a global perspective; (2) fostering social studies goals in the areas of knowledge, abilities, valuing, and social participation; and (3) contributing to the development of democratic attitudes. (RM)

Citizenship education must be redefined to mean preparation for global, as well as for national and local, citizenship and to mean practice in examining complex issues. Social studies programs must be redesigned to meet the challenges of the "New Age," e.g., technological advancement, and to implement this broader definition. (RM)

Advocates utilizing an issues-centered approach to teaching controversial political issues in social studies classrooms. Recommends augmenting this approach with the development of a democratic classroom where student views are encouraged and considered. Identifies useful techniques for this approach, including debates, simulations, discussions,…