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ERIC Number: EJ420712
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1056-4675
Law Related Education: The Link between Citizenship, Education Theory and Practice.
Lochridge, Hope
Social Studies Texan, v6 n2 p55-57 Fall 1990
Introduces law-related education (LRE) projects developed in Texas, highlighting the State Bar of Texas' LRE curriculum, "Law in a Changing Society." Identifies LRE's nontraditional methods, including role playing, simulations, debates, mock trials, and lectures from community professionals. Stresses LRE's ability to teach responsible citizenship by engaging students, and making the U.S. government real to them. (CH)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Civics, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Law Related Education, Nontraditional Education, Social Studies, Student Participation, Theory Practice Relationship, United States Government (Course)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Texas; United States Constitution
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