Quick Hits for Educating Citizens

by James L. Perry (Editor), Steven Jones (Editor)

"[This volume] makes the statement that democracy matters, that engagement in the community is essential to maintain our democratic values, and that civic engagement plays a significant role in educating our citizens." ―Sharon Hamilton and Robert Orr, Directors, Indiana University Faculty Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching (FACET) Quick Hits for Educating Citizens presents university faculty and administrators with ideas and strategies for integrating civic education into university curricula. Fifty-eight succinct essays from across the disciplines offer successful models of curriculum-based civic education activities and strategies for engaging students outside the classroom. Reflecting best practices as well as individual approaches to educating students for citizenship, this is an outstanding resource for university faculty in every discipline, as well as administrators and students in schools of education.

168 pages, Paperback

First published May 12, 2006

About the author

James L. Perry is Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University, Bloomington.