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Hepburn, Mary A.; Jackson, Edwin L. – 1985
Traditionally, civic education has been introduced at the eighth grade level. Research indicates that youngsters begin learning political information and attitudes much earlier. With that in mind, this publication is designed around concepts that can be developed throughout the primary and intermediate grades. Elementary students can begin to…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Concept Formation, Democratic Values
Hepburn, Mary A. – 1979
Effects of participation by 904 elementary and secondary school social studies students in a political education project are discussed. Objectives of the project, entitled Improving Citizenship Education (ICE), are to assess student political knowledge (factual information, generalizations, principles, thinking and participatory skills), before…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Civics, Educational Assessment, Educational Needs
Peer reviewedNiemi, Richard G.; Hepburn, Mary A. – Perspectives on Political Science, 1995
Maintains that research on political socialization began in the late 1950s and died a premature death in the 1970s. Discusses the field's origins and downfall, and predicts a rebirth in a new and sustainable form. Outlines changes in secondary school political science education and political socialization research in other nations. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Course Content, Curriculum Development
