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ERIC Number: EJ475040
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1993
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7996
The Practice of Citizenship: Learn by Doing.
Morse, Suzanne W.
Social Studies, v84 n4 p164-67 Jul-Aug 1993
Contends that the best way to learn about citizenship is by discussing real societal issues that are connected to student interests. Maintains that a democratic classroom environment also provides an opportunity for practicing civic values. Provides four guidelines for establishing community service projects in the schools. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Classroom Environment, Community Services, Curriculum Design, Democratic Values, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Learning Strategies, Social Studies, Student Interests, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: National Council for the Social Studies; National Issues Forums