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Democratic Education, Student Empowerment, and Community Service: Theory and Practice.
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Seigel, Susan; Rockwood, Virginia – Equity and Excellence in Education, 1993
Outlines connections between community service experiences and preparing young people for participatory citizenship in a democratic society, identifying components of democratic education practices, distinguishing characteristics that promote democratic citizenship education, and describing several community service learning projects. (SLD)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Programs, Critical Thinking, Democracy
Service Learning: A Challenge to Do the Right Thing.
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MacNichol, Roland – Equity and Excellence in Education, 1993
Explores why community services learning (CSL) is the right thing to do for professional renewal, enrichment, and meaning. Examples are given from Gig Harbor High School (Washington). The role of CSL in changing school cultures is also examined. Service learning is a path to better ways to educate. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Citizenship Education, Community Programs, Educational Change