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Torney-Purta, Judith; Cabrera, Julio C.; Roohr, Katrina Crotts; Liu, Ou Lydia; Rios, Joseph A. – ETS Research Report Series, 2015
Civic learning is increasingly recognized as important by the higher education and workforce communities. The development of high-quality assessments that can be used to evaluate students' civic learning during the college years has become a priority. This paper presents a comprehensive review of existing frameworks, definitions, and assessments…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Higher Education, Evaluation Methods, College Students
Torney-Purta, Judith; Barber, Carolyn Henry; Richardson, Wendy Klandl – Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), University of Maryland, 2005
Civic education conducted in schools plays a significant role in fostering citizenship but teaching about these themes is often incorporated in history or social studies courses and not found in a distinct subject. An essential part of improving civic learning opportunities for students is preparing teachers more adequately for civic-related…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Self Efficacy, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Civics