Democracy Education
Measuring the Civic Values of Education Policymakers and Policy Shapers
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 4:23pmThis research proposes a measure for the civic values of those with the strongest impact on civic education— policymakers and the teachers whose ideologies daily shape their students’ education.
Re-envisioning Civics Education: Empowering Youth to Participate in the Legal-Landscape
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 4:23pmWhat does civic participation look like in the 21st century? How can we empower students to solve problems and advance democracy? Participants explore Law and Justice, an inquiry-based curriculum.
Democracy Education via Social-Media: Thomas Jefferson's Boisterous Sea of Liberty
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 4:23pmParticipants will explore a digital platform for the exchange of resources, teacher-derived activities, and expert historical content to elaborate on the ideals of self-government and individual rights for classroom use
The hijab in public schools in the United States
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 4:23pmIn the United States, the number of students who wear the hijab (religious headscarf) is increasing. The poster presentation will explore religious pluralism and civil rights in public schools.
Conversation About Democracy in Morocco & the U.S.
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 4:23pmA Moroccan secondary teacher who recently spent five months in the U.S. shares his knowledge/experiences with democracy in both countries and converses with the audience based on their comments/questions.
Democracy Alive in Classrooms: Kids Voting USA and Citizenship Counts
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 4:23pmBoth programs lead students through interactive, real world curricula, culminating with ballots cast at the actual polls (Kids Voting), or an official naturalization ceremony on their campus(Citizenship Counts).
The Rule of Law: Foundation for Democratic Citizenship
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 4:23pmTeaching students that the rule of law is the foundation for all democratic ideals will ensure an engaged citizenry that values equity, social justice and opportunity for all people.
Promoting Democracy Education and Global Awareness through Classroom Simulations
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 4:23pmLearn how simulations promote democracy education. Participants will role-play countries in a simulation of the UN Democracy Fund, debating how to best promote grassroots democracy initiatives in the Near East.
Folktales using Binary Opposites and Holistic Perspectives to teach Democracy
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 4:23pmExplore a method of using folktales from around the world to teach democracy by emphasizing binary opposites, holistic perspectives, and focusing on the characters and events of the story
Strengthening Democracy Education through Ethical Reasoning
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 4:23pmA university curriculum to help students negotiate conflicting ethical concerns in personal, professional, and civiic life is presented, and attendees consider how ethical decision making can strengthen democracy education.
