Error loading page.
Try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading.
Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help.
Advanced
Title details for Becoming Active Citizens by Tom Driscoll - Available

Becoming Active Citizens

by Tom Driscoll
Shawn W. McClusker
ebook
Read a sample Read a sample

Reimagine civic education! This innovative resource provides practical strategies and technological resources for creating authentic, engaging learning experiences that empower students to participate in civic discourse and action. It examines the current reality of civic education in the United States and other democracies, identifies why change is necessary, and guides readers on how to spark interest and build skills for participating in a democratic society.


K–12 educators and leaders will:
  • Learn how to transform civic education to prepare students to become active and engaged citizens
  • Discover how to weave civic instruction across the curriculum to create authentic, interdisciplinary projects
  • Explore games and other activities that enhance student engagement and understanding of civics
  • Receive lesson examples of effective civic instruction for various grade levels and subject areas
  • Understand how to create opportunities for teaching democratic values through productive civil discourse

    • Contents:
    Introduction
    Part I: Civic Education in 2022
    Chapter 1: Civic Education in 2022
    Chapter 2: What Works in Civic Education
    Part II: Modern Civic Education in Action
    Chapter 3: The Power of Action Civics and Authentic Experiences
    Chapter 4: Engagement in Civil Discourse
    Chapter 5: News Media Literacy for Combating Misinformation
    Chapter 6: Engagement Through Games, Simulations, and Competitions
    Part III: Civics Lessons Across Subject Areas
    Chapter 7: Civics Lessons for English Language Arts and Social Studies
    Chapter 8: Civics Lessons for Science and Mathematics
    Chapter 9: Interdisciplinary Civics Experiences
    Epilogue
    References and Resources
    Index
    Expand title description text
    Publisher: Solution Tree Press

    Kindle Book

    • Release date: May 24, 2022

    OverDrive Read

    • ISBN: 9781952812941
    • Release date: May 24, 2022

    EPUB ebook

    • ISBN: 9781952812941
    • File size: 2553 KB
    • Release date: May 24, 2022

    Formats

    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook

    subjects

    Education Nonfiction

    Languages

    English

    Reimagine civic education! This innovative resource provides practical strategies and technological resources for creating authentic, engaging learning experiences that empower students to participate in civic discourse and action. It examines the current reality of civic education in the United States and other democracies, identifies why change is necessary, and guides readers on how to spark interest and build skills for participating in a democratic society.


    K–12 educators and leaders will:
  • Learn how to transform civic education to prepare students to become active and engaged citizens
  • Discover how to weave civic instruction across the curriculum to create authentic, interdisciplinary projects
  • Explore games and other activities that enhance student engagement and understanding of civics
  • Receive lesson examples of effective civic instruction for various grade levels and subject areas
  • Understand how to create opportunities for teaching democratic values through productive civil discourse

    • Contents:
    Introduction
    Part I: Civic Education in 2022
    Chapter 1: Civic Education in 2022
    Chapter 2: What Works in Civic Education
    Part II: Modern Civic Education in Action
    Chapter 3: The Power of Action Civics and Authentic Experiences
    Chapter 4: Engagement in Civil Discourse
    Chapter 5: News Media Literacy for Combating Misinformation
    Chapter 6: Engagement Through Games, Simulations, and Competitions
    Part III: Civics Lessons Across Subject Areas
    Chapter 7: Civics Lessons for English Language Arts and Social Studies
    Chapter 8: Civics Lessons for Science and Mathematics
    Chapter 9: Interdisciplinary Civics Experiences
    Epilogue
    References and Resources
    Index
    Expand title description text
    Education Nonfiction