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Author:   Janet S. Bixby ,  Judith L. Pace ,  Walter C. Parker
Publisher:   State University of New York Press
Imprint:   State University of New York Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.544kg
ISBN:  

9780791476390

ISBN 10:   0791476391
Pages:   308
Publication Date:   20 November 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Foreword Walter C. Parker 1. Introduction: Studying Citizenship Education in Troubled Times Judith L. Pace and Janet S. Bixby Inside Classrooms 2. Teaching for Citizenship in 12th Grade Government Classes Judith L. Pace 3. Connecting Diversity, Justice, and Democratic Citizenship: Lessons from an Alternative U.S. History Class Anand R. Marri 4. Urban Youth and the Construction of Racialized and Classed Political Identities Kysa Nygreen 5. Service-Learning as a Promising Approach to High School Civic Engagement Susan Root and Shelley H. Billig Inside Schools at Large 6. Democracy's Practice Grounds: The Role of School Governance in Citizenship Education Richard Battistoni 7. Civic Development in Context: The Influences of Local Contexts on High School Students' Beliefs about Civic Engagement Ellen Middaugh and Joseph Kahne 8. Examining the Treatment of 9/11 and Terrorism in High School Textbooks Diana Hess, Jeremy Stoddard, and Shannon Murto In the Community 9. Engaging Urban Youth in Civic Practice: Community-Based Youth Organizations as Alternative Sites for Democratic Education Jennifer O'Donoghue and Ben Kirshner 10. To Think, Live, and Breathe Politics: Experiencing Democratic Citizenship in Chicago Janet S. Bixby 11. Epilogue: Citizenship Education in Diverse Settings: Findings, Tensions, and Future Research Judith L. Pace Contributors Index

Reviews

...the editors and authors are energized to tackle the challenges of citizenship education and eager to share their insights with others. - American Journal of Education Read carefully and critically, the nine studies offer a treasure trove of best democratic practices to address the needs of 21st century citizens ... Educating Democratic Citizens in Troubled Times is a must-read for social studies educators because it reminds us that good citizenship is much more than voting. - Theory and Research in Social Education ...the editors have shown a clear vision by making sure the ten included studies focus on one of three areas of citizenship education: as it is formally taught in schools, as it relates to the field of public education as a whole, and as it moves from classroom to community. The studies are engaging and well written, and together offer a timely view of the state of educating for citizenship in the post-9/11 US. - CHOICE This book provides valuable information about what teaching and learning look like in specific contexts. It is particularly helpful in the range of settings included-from government and other social studies courses, to varied special projects and out-of-school programs. It is also insightful in looking at the topic from various perspectives-teachers, diverse young people, and curriculum materials. - Carole Hahn, author of Becoming Political: Comparative Perspectives on Citizenship Education

Author Information

Janet S. Bixby is Associate Professor of Education at Lewis and Clark College. Judith L. Pace is Associate Professor of Education at the University of San Francisco and the coeditor (with Annette Hemmings) of Classroom Authority: Theory, Research, and Practice.

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