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. |
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| 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 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| 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) |
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| ISSN: | 0013-1253 |
