Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ476701
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1993
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7996
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Education for Democracy: The Close Up Story.
Hobson, Cindy Graff; Zack, David R.
Social Studies, v84 n5 p189-95 Sep-Oct 1993
Discusses the concept of participatory citizenship in a democracy. Describes the origin and development of the Close Up Foundation, which sponsors study trips for secondary students to Washington, D.C. Asserts that the teaching methods and materials used in the program promote effective learning and citizen participation. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Civics, Democracy, Democratic Values, Educational Objectives, Experiential Learning, Field Trips, Instructional Materials, Learning Strategies, Political Issues, Public Affairs Education, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills, United States History
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Policymakers; Practitioners
Language: English
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