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UNINA9910819067003321 |
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Titolo |
Quick hits for educating citizens [[electronic resource] /] / edited by James L. Perry and Steven G. Jones ; Sharon J. Hamilton and Robert H. Orr, consulting editors ; foreword by Thomas Ehrlich |
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Bloomington, IN, : Indiana University Press, c2006 |
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ISBN |
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1-282-07292-7 |
9786612072925 |
0-253-11212-5 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (169 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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PerryJames L |
JonesSteven G |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Service learning - United States |
Service learning - Curricula - United States |
Political participation - United States |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Introduction : why "educating citizens"? why now? / Steven G. Jones and James L. Perry -- Tips for first timers -- Classroom activities -- Service learning and educating citizens -- Assessing student learning -- Departmental and disciplinary approaches to educating citizens -- Educating citizens through research -- Overcoming barriers to educating students for citizenship. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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""[This volume] makes the statement that democracy matters, that engagement in the community is essential to maintain our democratic values, and that civic engagement plays a significant role in educating our citizens."" -- Sharon Hamilton and Robert Orr, Directors, Indiana University Faculty Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching (FACET)Quick Hits for Educating Citizens presents university faculty and administrators with ideas and strategies for integrating civic education into university curriculum |
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