Quick hits for educating citizens / edited by James L. Perry and Steven G. Jones ; Sharon J. Hamilton and Robert H. Orr, consulting editors ; foreword by Thomas Ehrlich.

Other author Perry, James L.
Other author Jones, Steven G.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoBloomington, IN : Indiana University Press,
Descriptionxxiii, 136 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
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Subjects
Service learning--United States.
Service learning--United States. --Curricula.
Political participation--United States.

Contents 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2005031633
ISBN0253218675 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780253218674