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California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 2002
In this California state curriculum model for grade 12, "Principles of American Democracy," students study the life of Cesar E. Chavez. The students observe the direct relationship between his work and political philosophy and the U.S. political and legal system. Students examine how Chavez's ideas and actions are a blueprint for active…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Change Agents, Citizen Participation, Classroom Techniques
Download full textAkin, Terri; And Others – 1995
Increasingly, schools are faced with the necessity of finding ways to shoulder a greater share of the burden of producing respectful, responsible citizens. Along with traditional academic subjects, schools must teach acceptable standards of conduct and the attitudes and attributes that foster them. This book provides ways to help teachers instill…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Ethical Instruction
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 2002
In this California state curriculum model for grade 10, "World History, Culture, and Geography: The Modern World," students stud the life, work, and philosophy of Cesar E. Chavez. The students learn about the historical developments of many of the ideas and philosophy of Chavez, particularly the evolution of democratic principles.…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Change Agents, Classroom Techniques, Community Leaders
Stocking, S. Holly, Ed.; Bender, Eileen T., Ed.; Cookman, Claude H., Ed.; Peterson, J. Vincent, Ed.; Votaw, Robert B., Ed. – 1998
This book, a sequel to "Quick Hits," offers simple but successful strategies that award-winning teachers from Indiana University (IU) have found, through experience, to help promote learning in college classes. The original book grew out of the annual retreats of the Faculty Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching (FACET), an organization…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, College Students
Brandes, Beverly; Green, Rebecca – 1999
This booklet, which is intended for educators interested in establishing service learning programs, examines the benefits, development, and operation of intergenerational service learning programs. Discussed are the benefits of intergenerational programs in view of recent changes in family life and society as a whole. Three types of…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Citizenship Education, Classroom Techniques, Educational Practices
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 2002
In this California state curriculum model for grade 8, "United States History and Geography: A More Perfect Union," students study the life, work, and philosophy of Cesar E. Chavez. They learn about historical events and developments in the United States that Chavez encountered. They examine how Chavez worked to bring the promises…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Citizen Participation, Classroom Techniques, Community Leaders
