Civics, Social Studies, and Service Topic Bibliography.

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Title: Civics, Social Studies, and Service Topic Bibliography.
Language: English
Authors: Vue-Benson, Robin, Shumer, Robert, Minnesota Univ., St. Paul. National Information Center for Service-Learning.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 1995
Intended Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Document Type: Reference Materials - Bibliographies
Descriptors: Citizenship, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Civics, Community Services, Democratic Values, Secondary Education, Service Learning, Social Studies
Geographic Terms: U.S.; Minnesota
Abstract: Participation in Service activities can be a vital component to civics and social studies education. The sources selected for this topic ERIC bibliography on civics, social studies, and services are intended to aid practitioners in thinking about the developing service activities in their classrooms, schools, and communities. Divided into three sections, the first section provides background information and conceptual frameworks useful in thinking broadly about the role of service in education and youth development; the second section features descriptions of service programs or information pertinent to program development; the third section is a bibliography on civic and citizenship education issues pertaining to any service activity. Primary author(s), title, year published, availability information, and an abstract accompany each citation. In addition, guidelines on how to acquire desired ERIC resources listed are included. (LAP)
Journal Code: RIEJUN1997
Entry Date: 1997
Accession Number: ED404255
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Participation in Service activities can be a vital component to civics and social studies education. The sources selected for this topic ERIC bibliography on civics, social studies, and services are intended to aid practitioners in thinking about the developing service activities in their classrooms, schools, and communities. Divided into three sections, the first section provides background information and conceptual frameworks useful in thinking broadly about the role of service in education and youth development; the second section features descriptions of service programs or information pertinent to program development; the third section is a bibliography on civic and citizenship education issues pertaining to any service activity. Primary author(s), title, year published, availability information, and an abstract accompany each citation. In addition, guidelines on how to acquire desired ERIC resources listed are included. (LAP)