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Direct linkAnderson, Derek L.; Lubig, Joe – Social Studies, 2012
This article describes a method--Collaborative Civics Conference Protocol (3CP)--that teachers can use with any civics education program to engage students in meaningful collaborative assessment of each others' thinking and writing and to make connections between civics activities and essential social studies content. Borrowing from the Writer's…
Descriptors: Civics, Teaching Methods, Citizenship Education, Citizen Participation
Peer reviewedBrown, Nancy C. – Social Studies, 1985
A local educational agency in St. Louis, the Citizenship Education Clearinghouse (CECH), works with schools to make real participation in community civic, governmental, and political affairs a possibility for students. Three CECH models for student participation in issues of national concern, in state politics, and in local issues are described.…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Community Programs, Models
Peer reviewedKachaturoff, Grace – Social Studies, 1978
Presents a model to help teachers and students develop effective simulations. (Author/AV)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Objectives, Models, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedFarmer, D. W. – Social Studies, 1970
An experimental learning project directed toward bridging the gap experienced by students between high school and college, and serving as a model for a senior year social studies course, is described. The seminar utilized a cross-disciplinary, dialogue approach with emphasis on directly involving students in the thinking process. (JB)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Discovery Processes, Experimental Teaching, High School Seniors
Peer reviewedSweezey, William – Social Studies, 1985
Basic characteristics of the more influential curriculum development models in social studies are discussed. For a curriculum development model to be effective, it must provide for extensive teacher involvement. The most successful school practices are those that are school-based and collaborative. (RM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational History, Educational Needs, Educational Quality
Peer reviewedHepburn, Mary A.; Richardson, Helen W. – Social Studies, 1985
The major objective of the Improving Citizenship Education Project (ICE) of the Fulton County (Georgia) school system was to improve the knowledge and attitudes of K-12 students about political science and citizenship. The ICE program is described as a model for other school systems. (RM)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Change Strategies, Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education
Peer reviewedBittner, Marie – Social Studies, 1990
Presents the IRAC (Issue, Rule, Analysis, and Conclusion) method used to analyze and judge legal cases. Stresses this method's applicability for social studies instruction, stating it helps students assess facts and apply rules to reach and defend conclusions. Provides examples for using the IRAC method in U.S. government and U.S. history units.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Critical Thinking, Decision Making Skills, Evaluative Thinking
