Civic Education for Diverse Citizens in Global Times

<p>This book explores four interrelated themes: rethinking civic education in light of the diversity of U.S. society; re-examining these notions in an increasingly interconnected global context; re-considering the ways that civic education is researched and practiced; and taking stock of where we are currently through use of an historical understanding of civic education.<br><br>There is a gap between theory and practice in social studies education: while social studies researchers call for teachers to nurture skills of analysis decision-making and participatory citizenship students in social studies classrooms are often found participating in passive tasks (e.g. quiz and test-taking worksheet completion listening to lectures) rather than engaging critically with the curriculum. <i>Civic Education for Diverse Citizens in Global Times</i> directed at students researchers and practitioners of social studies education seeks to engage this divide by offering a collection of work that puts practice at the center of research and theory.</p>