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Shane McLoughlin; Gianfranco Polizzi; Tom Harrison; Francisco Moller; Andrew Maile; Irene Picton; Christina Clark – Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 2024
There is a dearth of studies exploring how younger children engage in civic life, what may be expected of them given their age, and what instruments may be used to capture their levels of civic engagement. Addressing these questions, this article presents key findings from a pilot study that aimed to create a validated instrument designed to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Citizen Participation, Elementary School Students, News Media
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Gregory E. McAvoy; Paula McAvoy; Rachel Waltz; Emily Grace – Democracy & Education, 2025
This study investigates the effectiveness of two pedagogical strategies--deliberation and debate--in fostering productive political discussions among high school students, with a focus on overcoming affective polarization. Paying attention to students' comfort, engagement, and willingness to participate, this study employs a mixed-method approach…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Debate, Political Issues