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Pratte, Richard – Theory into Practice, 1988
This article calls for the revitalization of civic education in schools. Obstacles which must be overcome to achieve this revitalization are discussed, as well as approaches to incorporating civic education into the curriculum. (IAH)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Democratic Values, Elementary Secondary Education, Hidden Curriculum
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Feinberg, Walter – Theory into Practice, 1988
This article suggests several lessons, exercises, and class projects that utilize the Iran-Contra affair as a theme. Designed to aid the development of abilities necessary for civic virtue, the activities focus on fact gathering, validating claims, reflecting on the source of opinions, and learning to ask questions. (IAH)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Class Activities, Critical Thinking, Democratic Values
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Yenawine, Philip – Theory into Practice, 1998
Argues for liberating factors in education (student-centered practice, open-ended discussion, and art as a subject). Describes the "Visual Thinking Strategies" teaching method, which focuses on structured but open, group discussions about diverse art objects in order to help viewers develop a rapport with art, increase aesthetic…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Education, Cooperative Learning, Democracy
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Hollenbeck, John – Theory into Practice, 1998
Discusses virtual online communities, probing claims about the Internet as a place for fostering democracy. The paper examines the democratic nature of computer conferencing in classrooms, focusing on a study of graduate students' online interactions. Results indicated that students were able to master the medium and act as responsible, equal…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Democracy, Democratic Values, Educational Environment
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Battistoni, Richard M. – Theory into Practice, 1997
The content, skills, pedagogy, and structure that should guide the design of service learning curricula for citizenship education are examined. For service learning to teach youth about their responsibilities as citizens in a democratic society, content and strategies must model and support democratic principles. (SM)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Civics, Curriculum Development
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Banks, Cherry A. McGee; Banks, James A. – Theory into Practice, 1995
Equity pedagogy involves teaching strategies and environments that help diverse students attain necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes for functioning effectively within a just, democratic society. The article examines how equity pedagogy interacts with other dimensions of multicultural education (content integration, knowledge construction…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Classroom Environment, Cultural Awareness, Culturally Relevant Education
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O'Loughlin, Michael – Theory into Practice, 1995
Examines circumstances under which teachers, as guardians of culture, might define themselves not as gatekeepers for the received wisdom of culture, but as keyholders who unmask authoritative knowledge and cultural domination. In this context, the article discusses the importance of student voice; mimetic, liberal, and critical teaching; and…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Constructivism (Learning), Critical Thinking