Focuses on using an integrated approach to furthering both literacy and social studies goals. Provides an annotated bibliography of children's literature that helps students become informed citizens. Includes suggested activities and discussion questions with each entry and links these activities to goals listed in the national standards. (DSK)

Provides a selective, annotated bibliography of resources listed in the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database that relate specifically to civic education for democracy from a variety of international perspectives. Includes information about the ERIC system and how to obtain copies of materials cited in the bibliography. (DSK)

Starts with a macro or global analysis of television, leading into an examination of how media (television and commercials in particular) functions at a micro or personal level. Proposes ways these issues can be transformed into challenging and meaningful curricula that teach students to engage in critical evaluations of the content and broader…

Argues that social studies in Saudi Arabia has gone through three periods since the 1920s. Reviews the first two periods as an introduction to contemporary developments. Notes the goals of social studies in Saudi Arabia. Reviews the results of a series of studies on the social studies curriculum and instruction. (DSK)

Briefly reviews the historical development of civil procedure (the rules that dictate how a civil case can proceed through the courts) and identifies some of its main components. Discusses procedures such as subject matter jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction, venue, discovery, motions practice, pleadings, pretrial conference, and trials. (MJP)

Provides an annotated list of resources for teaching about civil law. The materials include books, pamphlets, articles, curriculum guides, lesson plans, mock trials, videotapes, software, and simulations. Each annotation includes a contact number or address and purchase price where applicable. (MJP)

Argues that contemporary educational reform rhetoric hides policies that reinforce socioeconomic differences among students. Asks what it means to teach for a democratic society. Reviews the answers debated by participants in a conference on this issue, especially those centered on the Whole Schooling Consortium. (DSK)

Explores issues related to civic education, which is currently not in fashion, but likely to become the focus of increasing interest from both conservative and liberal political thinkers. The revival of civic education must not be at the expense of the traditions of both public and private schooling in favor of a set of ideas defined by the…

Responds to the article "'Pure Futility and Waste': Academic Political Science and Civic Education" by Stephen T. Leonard. States that Leonard's assumption of the incompatibility between research and civic education in political science is wrong. Discusses some tasks for political scientists committed to civic education. (CMK)

Provides information on civic education in Hong Kong, from colonization to decolonization. States that Hong Kong youth are apathetic in political and community affairs and addresses the resistance to national identify formation. Contends that civic education should be included in tertiary education and describes different civic education programs.…

Argues that practices of civic journalism are a fit focus for perfecting the needed methods to build a tradition of media performance assessment. Maintains that academicians and practitioners should join together in this effort. (TB)

Explains that society is not organized around the practice of citizenship. Discusses how civic renewal can occur within institutions and for individuals by focusing on people as civic leaders, the practice of citizenship, and emphasizing democratic citizenship. Describes civic organizing initiatives in California and Minnesota. (CMK)

Contends that early adolescents need to learn how the jury trial system works. Provides background information on the topic for teachers. Includes a two-day lesson plan on jury duty as a civic obligation, background information for students, and extension activities relating to jury trials in the appendix. (CMK)

Discusses the central areas of dispute over character education. Outlines an agenda for character education focusing on goals and practices. Addresses appropriate goals for character education proposing that civic literacy be embraced by character education advocates. Argues that character education in practice should adopt a developmental…

Provides information on standards-based educational reform in the United States. Explains that the civics standards recognize the centrality of moral dispositions and values in citizenship but avoid developing these qualities. Presents information on what the public holds important, suggesting that the public wants schools to teach values. (CMK)