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Critical Approaches to Civic Education: International Perspectives

Sun, April 15, 12:25 to 1:55pm, Vancouver Convention Centre, Floor: Second Level, West Room 220

Session Submission Type: Symposium

Abstract

This session presents findings from a series of recent empirical studies that investigate social studies and civic education in US, UK and Canadian schools. Taken together, these studies draw on research carried out with thousands of young people and their teachers in different settings in these three countries. Across the various international contexts, results demonstrate the need, and some ways forward, to equitably provide authentic and meaningful civic learning opportunities to diverse students. The papers explore the impact of identity, ethnicity and socio-economic status —as well as school-based factors such as pedagogy, curriculum and teacher training— on young people’s opportunities for civic engagement and learning. The session articulates principles and models with theoretical and practical professional significance.

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