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| Fernlund, Phyllis Maxey | 1 |
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| Meagher, Laura Y. | 1 |
| Williamson, Deborah | 1 |
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| Reports - Descriptive | 3 |
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Peer reviewedWilliamson, Deborah; Knepper, Paul – Update on Law-Related Education, 1995
Contends that teen courts offer powerful lessons in civic responsibility and that more than 150 are operating nationwide. Discusses establishment and educational strategies used in teen courts. Concludes that this law-related education program provides a creative solution to the delinquency dilemma. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Class Activities
Peer reviewedDavis, James E.; Fernlund, Phyllis Maxey – Social Studies, 1995
Asserts that the status of civics, a formal course of instruction in middle/junior high schools, is alarming. Maintains that civic or citizenship education is the central purpose of social studies. Provides a context and suggested content for a civics course. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Citizen Participation, Citizen Role, Citizenship Education
Peer reviewedGustafson, Marcia H.; Meagher, Laura Y. – Social Studies, 1993
Describes programs of the Close Up Foundation for young students. Discusses group projects developed for the Civic Achievement Award Program that emphasize community service and cooperative learning. Concludes with a description of plans to develop Close Up programs for the elementary grades. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Class Activities
