Seizing the Civic Education Moment

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Title: Seizing the Civic Education Moment
Language: English
Authors: Tripodo, Andrew, Pondiscio, Robert
Source: Educational Leadership. Nov 2017 75(3):20-25.
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Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 6
Publication Date: 2017
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Secondary Education
Descriptors: Civics, Political Issues, Teaching Methods, Learning Activities, Democracy, Student Projects, Citizenship Education, Relevance (Education), Experiential Learning, Textbooks, Holistic Approach, Field Trips, Case Studies, Social Problems, Secondary School Students
Geographic Terms: New York (New York)
ISSN: 0013-1784
Abstract: The current political climate has created urgency around civic education. The authors argue that educators can best seize the moment by infusing authentic activities and experiences in content studies. They provide an example of one such hybrid instructional model from Democracy Prep Public Schools.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 4
Entry Date: 2017
Access URL: https://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/nov17/vol75/num03/Seizing-the-Civic-Education-Moment.aspx
Accession Number: EJ1159387
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The current political climate has created urgency around civic education. The authors argue that educators can best seize the moment by infusing authentic activities and experiences in content studies. They provide an example of one such hybrid instructional model from Democracy Prep Public Schools.
ISSN:0013-1784