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Download full textDhamo, Milika; Gjuraj, Tonin; Myteberi, Fatmira; Sinani, Marjana; Kaltsounis, Theodore – 1996
This manual traces the emergence of democracy in Albania from the end of the Communist system in 1990. It deals with the concepts and practices of democratic citizenship education and emphasizes the role of education in developing and sustaining democracy. The manual is to assist educators to put together the knowledge and skills they possess with…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Citizenship Education, Comparative Education, Cross Cultural Studies
Peer reviewedKaltsounis, Theodore – Social Studies, 1990
Examines democracy as a social and political system. Defines democracy as an evolving process that moves toward consensus whereby citizens exercise their sovereignty in government based on values and laws. Identifies two cornerstones of democracy: sovereignty of the people and individual rights. Explores the guardianship role of education in…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Civil Liberties
Peer reviewedKaltsounis, Theodore – Social Studies, 1997
Maintains that there are definite and divisive tensions between multicultural education and citizenship education. Identifies various positions, philosophical backgrounds, and political proponents of these two camps. Recommends using both pedagogies to create a sense of community. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Cultural Interrelationships, Cultural Pluralism
