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ERIC Number: EJ522205
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1056-6325
Potential of the Civics Standards in Revitalizing Civics in California Classrooms.
Gibbons, Tom
Social Studies Review, v35 n1 p38-41 Fall 1995
Agrees with the National Standards emphasis on the constructivist approach, stressing students applying their knowledge through active involvement. Reiterates the value of workshops and seminars in keeping teachers abreast of developments. Proposes publicizing successful strategies and supporting innovations. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Democratic Values, Educational Change, Educational Objectives, Educational Policy, Educational Quality, Elementary Secondary Education, Professional Development, Public Affairs Education, Social Responsibility, Social Studies, Standards, Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Supervision, Teaching Methods, Values Education
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: National Standards for Civics and Government