ERIC Number: EJ979986
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-1052-2891
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Civic Engagement in the United States: Roots and Branches
Imel, Susan
New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, n135 p5-13 Aut 2012
The adult education and civic education movements are not synonymous, but the two were intertwined during the early years of adult education's formation as a field in the United States. This chapter traces the development of adult civic education in the United States, focusing on the 1920s through the 1950s. First, the roots of civic education prior to the 1920s are explored. This is followed by a discussion of the early years of the adult education field, paying particular attention to the influence of Eduard Lindeman. Next, forms of adult civic education from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s are discussed. A final section highlights some key ideas and characteristics of adult civic education during the period.
Descriptors: Adult Education, Educational History, Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Democracy, Educational Objectives, Goal Orientation, Teaching Methods
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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