The Active Approach: A Blueprint for Citizenship Education in the 80s.

D'Amico, Joseph J.

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ERIC Number: EJ238011

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1980-Dec

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The Active Approach: A Blueprint for Citizenship Education in the 80s.

D'Amico, Joseph J.

Clearing House, v54 n4 p185-88 Dec 1980

Suggests that citizenship cannot be effectively taught through school-focused programs emphasizing knowledge acquisition. Advocates an active approach which allows students to learn skills by experimenting and practicing them both in and out of school. Cites supportive research and three sample programs. (SJL)

Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Experiential Learning, Program Proposals, School Role, Secondary Education, Student Government, Student Participation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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