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Shapiro, Jordan – Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, 2018
"Digital Play for Global Citizens" is an introduction to how educators and parents can use a multitude of innovative technology tools to help their students and children learn about, understand, and engage with our increasingly interconnected world. Educating students to become "macro-minded" (habits of mind that are associated…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Global Approach, Citizenship Education
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Parker, Walter C.; Zumeta, William – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1999
Proposes a course of study that would have high school students study and practice a public policy analysis model used by public policy professionals. Elaborates on the meaning of and rationale for public policy analysis and presents a detailed conceptual framework. Argues that competence in this activity will strengthen popular sovereignty. (DSK)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, High Schools, Policy Analysis, Policy Formation
Hoepli, Nancy, Ed.; And Others – 1988
In order to make informed voting decisions citizens need background information on complex foreign policy issues facing the United States. This guide presents current issues and provides information to help citizens cast a thoughtful vote. The guide is divided into six main headings: Leadership; Security; Economic and Social Issues; Critical…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Responsibility, Debate, Foreign Policy
Citizens Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality. – 1976
Citizens are encouraged to learn about and become involved in land use and growth issues in their communities. Intended as a follow-up of an earlier report by the Committee's Task Force on Land Use and Urban Growth which outlined philosophical, legal, and policy aspects of land-use planning, the document suggests planning guidelines for citizen…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Citizen Participation, Citizenship Responsibility, Community Action
Jarvis, Peter – 1993
This book is intended as an introduction to the political theory of the education of adults. Chapter 1 examines the relationship between adult education (AE) and civil society over the past several hundred years. Discussed in Chapter 2 are major theoretical and ideological perspectives about the state and AE, affinities between AE and political…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Case Studies, Citizenship
League of Women Voters of Virginia, Roanoke. – 1975
This study of Virginia state government commemorates the bicentennial celebration of America's independence and Virginia's role in the establishment of the United States. Presented by the Virginia League of Women Voters in outline form to serve as a quick reference guide for teachers and students, the booklet comprises eight chapters. Chapter I…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Citizenship Responsibility, Decision Making, Expenditures