Beyond Civics: Paying Attention to the Contexts of Citizenship Education.

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Title: Beyond Civics: Paying Attention to the Contexts of Citizenship Education.
Language: English
Authors: Sears, Alan, Perry, Mark
Source: Education Canada. Fall 2000 40(3):28-31.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 4
Publication Date: 2000
Document Type: Journal Articles
Opinion Papers
Descriptors: Authoritarianism, Citizenship Education, Classroom Environment, Context Effect, Democracy, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, High Stakes Tests, Participative Decision Making, School Culture, Student Government, Student Rights, Student School Relationship, Teacher Education
ISSN: 0013-1253
Abstract: Too often citizenship education in schools is sterile and removed from real issues--it is designed to teach about democracy, not practice it. Classroom practices are less important than school culture and classroom climate. Students need to see and experience democracy in their schools; teacher education programs, educational systems, and high stakes tests should recognize that. (TD)
Notes: Theme issue title: "Educating for Democracy. Pour preparer les citoyens et citoyennes de demain."
Journal Code: CIJMAR2001
Entry Date: 2001
Accession Number: EJ613647
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  Data: Too often citizenship education in schools is sterile and removed from real issues--it is designed to teach about democracy, not practice it. Classroom practices are less important than school culture and classroom climate. Students need to see and experience democracy in their schools; teacher education programs, educational systems, and high stakes tests should recognize that. (TD)
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