Effective teaching for democracy requires an understanding of the teaching methods and
educational characteristics that are effective in interventions. In order to address this …

Prior research has identified political efficacy and political interest as strong predictors of
political participation, but few studies have examined these two attitudes in tandem or …

This paper explores the potential of civic science education (CSE), which includes
experiences that have been intentionally designed to foster or enhance individuals' …

Social studies education and research can and must play a central role in sustaining
democratic societies. As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of this vital journal that aims …

The release of the College, Career, and Civic Life Framework by the National Council for the
Social Studies is perhaps the most significant development in the field of US social studies …

This article reports on a systematic review of the evidence concerning the impact of
citizenship education, specifically focusing on the effect of different teaching activities on a …

How can democratic values and behavior be induced in new democracies? We designed
and tested three original civic education interventions to answer this question, using Tunisia …

To what extent does the use of Voting Advice Applications in (digital) civic education classes
at school impact students' political knowledge, attitudes, motivations and behavioral …

Open classroom climate for discussion (OCC) is consistently associated with positive civic
outcomes for students, but research on the determinants of OCC primarily focuses on …

Social studies education (SSE) commonly uses copying pedagogies (eg, simulations) to
help students develop a deeper understanding of self, others, curriculum, and society. This …