Teaching American Government in Chaotic Political Climate

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Abstract

The world is becoming more chaotic in terms of respect for governing, adhering to policies, and obeying the U. S. laws. Teaching American Government in a way that it becomes the foundation of understanding American governance is of tremendous important to present and future generations. Well thought-out strategies and pedagogic delivery plays the uttermost importance in the success of all student learners. This “cradle to grave” research explores these approaches as input mechanism in instructing American Government courses, the conversion of material covered in-class to knowledge gain by students and finally, how this conversion impact the student’s manifestation & understanding of governance, citizenship, and the rule of law in the United States. It is the instructor’s goal to insure each student completes the courses with complete understanding of American Government and the role politic and ethic play. This pedagogical practice can promote such an outcome.

Authors

• Michael O. Adams, Texas Southern University

• Antoinette S. Christophe, Texas Southern University

• Luis Perez-Feliciano, Texas Southern University