Educating for Democracy Preparing Undergraduates for Responsible Political Engagement by Anne Colby et al Foreword by Lee S. Shulman
Description
Citizenship, politics, and civic engagement -- The role of higher education in preparing citizens -- The open inquiry imperative -- Creating environments of open inquiry -- Teaching for political knowledge and understanding -- Teaching democratic participation skills -- Fostering political motivation -- Learning through discussion and deliberation -- Learning through political research and action projects -- Learning through speakers and mentors -- Learning through placements, internships, and service learning -- Learning through structured reflection -- Putting the pieces together.
xx, 364 p. ;24 cm.
Book Details
Publication Subjects
Citizenship--Study and teaching (Higher)--United States.
Democracy--Study and teaching (Higher)--United States.
Political development--Study and teaching (Higher)--United States.
Political ethics.
Call No.
LC1091 .E38415 2007
ISBN
9780787985547 (cloth), 0787985546 (cloth)
LCCN
2007029350
Notes
Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 329-345) and indexes.
Publication Info: San Francisco :Jossey-Bass ;Stanford, CA :The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching,[2007?].