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Dikli, Semire, Ed.; Etheridge, Brian, Ed.; Rawls, Richard, Ed. – IGI Global, 2018
In an effort to enhance the quality of education, universities and colleges are developing programs that help faculty and staff internationalize curriculum. These programs will purposefully develop the intercultural perspectives of students. "Curriculum Internationalization and the Future of Education" is a critical scholarly resource…
Descriptors: Global Approach, Curriculum Development, Educational Trends, Active Learning
Becker, Theodore L., Ed.; Couto, Richard A., Ed. – 1996
This volume links theory to practice by featuring tested techniques in teaching democracy by being democratic in the classroom. The book is divided into three parts and six chapters with an introduction presenting a theoretical and analytical framework of democracy and democratic pedagogy. Part 1 features "The Democratic Classroom" and includes…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Democracy, Higher Education, Secondary Education
Hepburn, Mary A., Ed.; And Others – 1988
Constitutional essays which formed the basis of public assemblies throughout three states are compiled in this book. The first three essays consider the U.S. government principles of federalism, judicial review, and the separation of powers. Michael L. Benedict proposes that the question of ultimate sovereignty has been answered differently by…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Due Process
Keller, Clair W., Ed.; Schillings, Denny L., Ed. – 1987
This book provides a historical perspective on the changing nature of the United States Constitution and the society it has shaped. Part I focuses on the eighteenth century with chapters on the origins, writing, and ratification of the Constitution. Activities are designed to help students think about the difficulties associated with the creation…
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Schechter, Stephen L., Ed. – 1984
Ten essays discuss federal democracy, the form of government of the United States. The first essay discusses the origins of American federalism. The second examines why we have a federal system, the functions federalism serves, and the consequences of federalism for the American political system. Federalism in the Constitution and constitutional…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law
Close Up Foundation, Arlington, VA. – 1987
This document is composed of readings and activities concerning the government of the United States. The main topics addressed are: the Constitution, the Presidency, the Congress, the Judiciary, the bureaucracy, interest groups, the media, and the people. Each section begins with an introductory reading, followed by essays from prominent citizens…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Responsibility, Court Litigation, Court Role