Education World® : Social Sciences/Civics And Citizenship Center for Citizenship Children s Literature and Civic Understanding for using 20 tradebooksto teach citizenship concepts s Five Themes activities from the http://www.education-world.com/soc_sci/civics/index.shtml
Activities Using Music In EL/Civics Examples of activities using music to integrate civics in adult English language learning. . EL/civics activities for Adults. activities Using Music Using music to teach English is not http://www.cal.org/ncle/civics/music.htm
Extractions: Using music to teach English is not new. Songs with lyrics provide language and content for activities that build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while providing cultural information. See the NCLE digest on Using Music In the Adult ESL Classroom for more information. Using music to combine language and civics teaching is easy, fun, provides great opportunity for community-building and multicultural sharing, and can be used at many levels.
Philadelphia Inquirer 02/16/2003 Jane Eisner A Painful A painful civics lesson on the need to teach civics. in history, government and civics and outside of schoolchildren joins extracurricular activities in far http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/5190396.htm
Civics Sites Kids Democracy Project address national civics, math, and teaching Citizenship EducationWorld activities from the about how to teach responsible citizenship. http://oswego.org/staff/cchamber/resources/civics.cfm
Civics Sites The activities on the PBS Kids Democracy Project address national civics, math, and language where to obtain information and materials about how to teach responsible citizenship http://www.oswego.org/staff/cchamber/resources/civics.cfm
Civics Education For Adult English Language Learners For suggestions for classroom activities and resources to prepare integrating of languagedevelopment with civics education needed both on what to teach and how http://www.cal.org/ncle/digests/civics.htm
Extractions: National Center for ESL Literacy Education (NCLE) Teaching about U.S. history and government and preparing immigrants to pass the U.S. citizenship test have been integral parts of curriculum and practice in adult immigrant education for more than a century. From classes sponsored by labor unions in the early 1900s to amnesty classes run by public schools, community-based organizations, and churches in the 1980s, English language and civics education have been paired (Silliman, 1997). Now, designated monies are being provided to states and individual programs for English Literacy/Civics Education. Because nearly 50% of all adults enrolled in federally funded education courses are English language learners, this program will have a significant national impact (U.S. Department of Education, 2000). Some adult ESL teachers focus on the nuts and bolts of the naturalization process, teaching such topics as U.S. culture, holidays, and government. Others see it as a way for adults to learn English at the same time that they are learning to be comfortable and competent in a new environment (Terrill, 1994). Still others follow the participatory model of education and look to sociopolitical writings, such as those of Paulo Freire in Pedagogy of the Oppressed What is civics education?
English Literacy And Civics Education For Adult Learners instruction and civics education, visit NCLE s EL/ civics activities for Adults 1) to teach adult learners to speak English, and 2) to improve learners lives http://novel.nifl.gov/nifl/policy/eslconvertedadobeformat.html
Extractions: North Sydney Boys High School has been a selective school since its establishment in 1915. In the past, the majority of the students were drawn from an 8-10 kilometre radius from the school. But in recent years this has changed with de-zoning, resulting in many students travelling considerable distances to attend the school. The school enrolment is around 918 and approximately 40% of the student population are from non-English speaking backgrounds (NESB). The focus of the Year 10 history program was The Australian nation: Citizenship and identity and it encompassed aspects of the history syllabus that deal with cultural diversity and identity. Topics such as "citizenship" and "identity" presented programming challenges, as such areas are considered rather "dry" topics by students. The entire history staff at the school was involved in the planning, review and implementation of the program. The implementation of a new program was facilitated by the school's existing involvement in civics activities during the past five years. In 1995, for example, a whole-school referendum was conducted. The school also hosted the Civics Youth Forum involving 200 students from across NSW. A civics workshop for Year 9 students held at Luna Park was also organised by the school history department.
Teacher To Teacher: Using The Newspaper To Teach ESL Learners teachers use the newspaper to teach ESL learners? provides academic content (eg, geography,civics, health PRACTICAL activities FOR USING THE NEWSPAPER WITH ESL http://literacy.kent.edu/Oasis/Pubs/0300-4.htm
Extractions: You are here - OLRC Home Site Index Contact Us Go to.... - OLRC Home - About Us - ABLE - Projects - Publications Teacher to Teacher: Using the Newspaper to Teach ESL Learners An OLRC Book Review by Sarah Nixon-Ponder, Jane M. Schierloh, and Nancy D. Padak Don't let the title of Olivares's book lead you astray! His book has much more to offer the ESL teacher than tips on how to use the newspaper in instruction (although it certainly does do that as well). The first half of this readable, little book summarizes the research on second language acquisition and learning. We offer you some highlights from the book to help you decide whether you will want to have it in your professional library. THE BEST WAY TO TEACH SECOND-LANGUAGE LEARNERS For many years the audiolingual approach dominated the field of second-language learning. It emphasized drills of "scripted interactions" (p.8) and stressed structure over content, form over meaning. About 20 years ago, researchers began challenging this approach. They have demonstrated over and over again that "in order to learn any new form of communication it is more important to understand the message (the content) first and to focus on the structure of the code (the form) later" (p. 9). What skills do ESL students need to learn?
Extractions: LEARNING STYLE TEACHING ACTIVITIES TEACHING MATERIALS INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Linguistic Lectures, discussions, word games, choral reading, journal writing, historical research, - Read about it, write about it, listen to it Books, tape recordings, primary source documents, artifacts Essays, written reports, newspaper and magazine articles, speeches, oral reports, journals, diaries, Historic literature, poetry, debate Brain teasers, problem solving, science experiments, mental calculation, number games, critical thinking, cause/effect, -Quantify it, think critically about it, conceptualize it, hypothesize its uses Calculators, math manipulatives, science equipment, math games, primary source documents (census records) Time lines, computer data bases of statistics, cost analysis, percentages, advantages/disadvantages, inquiry lessons, surveys
CT-N State Civics Toolbox: General Activities - Tracking A Legislator 2. Begin log of legislator s activities, including bills a parent audience and expandcivic awareness at This offers the opportunity to teach the concepts such http://www.ctn.state.ct.us/civics/general activites/tracking_a_legislator.htm
Extractions: "Tracking A Legislator" Laurel A. Richie, Rocky Hill H.S. Click Here for the Word Document version of this page. Content: Students will track a member of the CT legislature whose political life and choices during the course of the semester, or other teacher selected period, provide the opportunity for students to gain greater civic literacy and understanding through in-depth, multi-perspective analysis.
Extractions: The Center for US Studies at the Leucorea Foundation in Wittenberg, Germany, was the forum for an international civics seminar from February 8th through 12th, 1999. The seminar, entitled "Teaching civics: Methods that promote active learning and participation," was cosponsored by USIS and FACE (the German Federal Agency for Civic Education) in collaboration with the Center for Civic Education in Calabasas, California.Participants and presenters included multipliers from Poland and eastern Germany. Mark Dillen, US Cultural Attaché to Germany, offered introductory comments at the welcome reception. "I especially liked training courses in which we actively participated." This seminar represents a successful beginning to what will be a series of international civics education courses organized by the Civics Education Fellow at the Center for US Studies in Wittenberg, Germany. As stressed by the seminar participants and presenters, there is a great need for regularly scheduled civics events, where multipliers can meet to exchange ideas and learn about new methods and materials. The success of this recent seminar has proven that the motivated staff, modern facilities, and technology available at the Center for US Studies, as well as the convenient geographic location of the Center in Wittenberg, Germany, make it the perfect forum for such seminars.
Civic Activities At The Leucorea teaching civics Methods that promote active learning and of The Center for CivicEducation (CCE Citizen materials, which help teachers teach about public http://www.civnet.org/journal/vol3no1/upanoel.htm
Extractions: walk in an easterly direction down Collegienstrasse in Wittenberg, Germany, the medieval City of Martin Luther; and on the right you will eventually pass a large heavy building of light beige stucco with a modest green sign on the corner that reads "Leucorea." Immediately before the sign you will see an ancient portal, which begs even the most historically uninterested passerby to follow its cobblestoned path. At the end of this path is a large bright and open courtyard surrounded on three sides by equally impressive buildings. These are the three wings of the Leucorea, newly renovated and reopened during 1996 by the Leucorea Foundation, a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. The brightness of the fresh paint and the strength of the walls belie the age and history of the building. Martin Luther himself taught and philosophized here. Today, the Leucorea, as these former university buildings are called, houses nonprofit educational, cultural, and research institutions, such as The Center for US Studies. Founded in October 1995 by a joint initiative of the state of Sachsen-Anhalt, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, and the U.S. Embassy in Germany, the Center for US Studies (www.zusas.uni-halle.de) offers academic and teacher training seminars in American history, politics, culture, and literature. Since June 1998, it has also been the home of a civics education fellow, and the program schedule has been broadened to include seminars in civics and civics-related topics for multipliers from the new German states and Eastern Europe. The position of civics education fellow is supported by two USIA grants and the fellow has two primary responsibilities: to develop and nurture contact and collaboration with organizations involved in civic education in Germany and Eastern Europe and to organize civics seminars for teachers and multipliers from the new German states and the new democracies of Eastern Europe.
Connections 48 teachers with the basic background to teach any of website with student teachingand learning activities available for texts on a range of civics themes for http://www.curriculum.edu.au/scis/connections/cnetw04/48democracy.htm
Extractions: Discovering Democracy: Resources in Civics and Citizenship Education for Students and Teachers How do we teach students to understand the way we govern ourselves? How do we teach students the values that we want them to take into their lives as citizens? How do we encourage students to be active citizens? The Discovering Democracy Program is founded on the belief that civics and citizenship education (CCE) is central to Australian education and to the maintenance of a healthy democracy. To support this, students need an understanding of Australia's political heritage, its democratic institutions and government. They also need the skills necessary for active participation in civic life. The important underpinnings for CCE education are the values and attitudes that enable individuals to participate in the political process and contribute to the healthy functioning of a democratic society. Discovering Democracy is a Commonwealth funded program which aims to embed CCE in Australian schools. The program began in 1997 and will continue in its present form until 2004. The program has two main strategies: production of a range of high quality resources to support the teaching and learning of CCE in schools professional development for teachers through States and Territories governments and the funding of professional development project officers.
CEO - English Information social activities; ? teach responsibility and regard for the common good. Inaddition to developing innovative school curricula in the Fields of civics, http://www.interklasa.pl/ceo/english/english.htm
Civics civics Online; Civnet; Congressional Pictorial Dictionary; Decisions of US Puzzles/Games/ Quizzes/ activities, Resources. Vote Smart; So You Think You Can teach? http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~access/Civics.htm
Extractions: ACCESS Civics Links Arranged by Middle School National Social Studies Standards Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Projects of National Significance Authority: PL 105-17, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act TOPICS: Foundations of the American Political System Principles of Democracy Roles of the Citizen Lesson Plans Scavenger Hunts/ Treasure Hunts/
3.0 Description Of Adult Education And Literacy Activities of English Literacy and civics Education activities. time limits, are relevant to the practical needs of adults, and teach the skills 3.4 http://www.otan.us/webfarm/stateplan/html2004/Chapter3.html
Extractions: 3.0 Description of Adult Education and Literacy Activities (Section 224(b)(2)) 3.1 Description of Allowable Activities The National Adult Literacy Survey (NALS) and the State Adult Literacy Survey (SALS) have identified a competency level and established a demonstrated need for literacy instruction. Supplementary funding for adult education programs will be set according to the following priorities: Literacy targeted at NALS Level 1 (CASAS 210 and below), consisting of Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language, which includes ESL-Citizenship, Literacy targeted at NALS Levels 1 and 2 Workplace based (CASAS 235 and below), consisting of Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language, which includes ESL-Citizenship, Literacy targeted at NALS Level 2 School based (CASAS 211-235), consisting of Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language, which includes ESL-Citizenship, Family Literacy requires collaboration with corresponding programs of literacy services for children, and
CEO - English Information social activities; teach responsibility and regard for the common good. Inaddition to developing innovative school curricula in the fields of civics, http://www.ceo.org.pl/english/english.htm
Extractions: Established in 1994, the Centrum Edukacji Obywatelskiej (Center for Citizenship Education CCE) is a non-governmental educational foundation. CCE promotes civic knowledge, practical skills and attitudes necessary in the building of a democratic state founded on the rule of law and civil society. CCE also operates a non-profit teacher-training institute registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports.
Las Cruces Sun-News NIE Teaching Guides that teach citizenship and involvement in government. Civic Education in the Newspaper(Grades 7-12) activities focus on geography, history, civics, current http://www.lcsun-news.com/artman/publish/printer_NIE_teachingguides.shtml
Civics Discourse // By John Franklin Most countries, Hahn and other educators note, teach civics within the curriculum Somenations instruct students through activities and projects independent of http://www.ascd.org/publications/curr_update/2003winter/franklin.html
Extractions: Civics Discourse Cultures and Histories Shape Curriculum by John Franklin "There's no one way of educating people about democracy," says Carole Hahn, professor of educational studies at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. "You can't generalize it, [because] the notion of preparing people for citizenship is buried in the cultural context of each nation." Most countries, Hahn and other educators note, teach civics within the curriculum of other subjects such as history, economics, and religion, rather than as a separate course as taught in the United States. Some nations instruct students through activities and projects independent of an established curriculum; for example, students elect leaders and work together to plan field trips in a democratic environment. Eastern cultures, however, adopt an entirely different approach from their western counterparts by focusing primarily on morality and personal development as opposed to participation and open debate. With so much variety, how can one define what it means to be a "good citizen," and what lessons can one draw from the ways different countries teach civics?
