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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal, health & social education (PHSE) > Citizenship
King provides the most comprehensive analysis to date of the
reforms in the core institutions of democratic representation,
political parties, elections, and legislatures that led the way
from late 1998 through 2001. These reforms are placed in historical
perspective, compared both with the electoral institutions of
Suharto's New Order and with the first democratic election in 1955.
King also examines the political struggles during the legislative
process and identifies the compromises reached between hardliners
and reformers. The new electoral policies are juxtaposed to actual
practices--imlpementation--during the 1999 election at both the
national and subnational levels, the latter through a case study in
the heartland of Java.
The bases of voters' choice--election results--are explained
using multivariate analysis. A key finding is that social-based
voting has remained stronger than expected. King's analysis then
considers the postelection, second wave of electoral reform that
focused on the Electoral Commission and amendments to the
Constitution. Lastly, King compares Indonesia's political reforms
with those of the Philippines and Thailand. In sum, this book is
indispensable to understanding the extent of Indonesia's political
reforms, why the installation of electoral democracy succeeded, and
the prospects for the consolidation of democracy. Of particular
interst to scholars, students, and other researchers interested in
political transitions in general and in Southeast Asia in
particular.
The present book shares critical perspectives on the
conceptualization, implementation, discourses, policies, and
alternative practices of environmental education (EE) for diverse
and unique groups of learners in a variety of international
educational settings. Each contribution offers insights on the
authors' own processes of re-imagining an education in/about/for
the environment that are realized through their teaching, research
and other ways of "doing" EE. Overall, environmental education has
been aimed at giving people a wider appreciation of the diversity
of cultural and environmental systems around them as well as the
urge to overcome existing problems. In this context, universities,
schools, and community-based organizations struggle to promote
sustainable environmental education practices geared toward the
development of ecologically literate citizens in light of
surmountable challenges of hyperconsumerism, environmental
depletion and socioeconomic inequality. The extent that individuals
within educational systems are expected to effectively respond
to-as well as benefit from-a "greener" and more just world becomes
paramount with the vision and analysis of different successes and
challenges embodied by EE efforts worldwide. This book fosters
conversations amongst researchers, teacher educators,
schoolteachers, and community leaders in order to promote new
international collaborations around current and potential forms of
environmental education. This book reflects many successful
international projects and perspectives on the theory and praxis of
environmental education. An eclectic mix of international scholars
challenge environmental educators to engage issues of
reconciliation of correspondences and difference across regions. In
their own ways, authors stimulate critical conversations that seem
pivotal for necessary re-imaginings of research and pedagogy across
the grain of cultural and ecological realities, systematic barriers
and reconceptualizations of environmental education. The book is
most encouraging in that it works to expand the creative commons
for progress in teaching, researching and doing environmental
education in desperate times. - Paul Hart, Professor of Science and
Environmental Education at the University of Regina (Canada),
Melanson Award for outstanding contributions to environmental and
outdoor education (Saskatchewan Outdoor and Environmental Education
Association) and North American Association for Environmental
Education (NAAEE)'s Jeske Award for Leadership and Service to the
Field of EE and Outstanding Contributions to Research in EE. In an
attempt to overcome simplistic and fragmented views of doing
Environmental Education in both formal and informal settings, the
collected authors from several countries/continents present a
wealth of cultural, social, political, artistic, pedagogical, and
ethical perspectives that enrich our vision on the theoretical and
practical foundations of the field. A remarkable book that I
suggest all environmental educators, teacher educators, policy and
curricular writers read and present to their students in order to
foster dialogue around innovative ways of experiencing an education
about/in/for the environment. - Rute Monteiro, Professor of Science
Education, Universidade do Algarve/ University of Algarve
(Portugal).
Provide detailed and accessible guidance on a wide range of
everyday English and Welsh law in this bestselling and fully
updated edition, produced in association with the Citizenship
Foundation. - Offers a unique resource that is up-to-date with
English and Welsh law and helps you and your students fulfil the
curriculum requirements for Citizenship. - Provides free support
resources such as lesson plans, worksheets, quizzes and web links -
see www.hoddereducation.co.uk/ycp/onlineteachersupport for details.
- Contains contact details of relevant organisations that can give
help and assistance
A biography emphasizing the childhood of the man who became the first African-American to sit on the United States Supreme Court.
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Parmelee shows how presidential primary campaign videocassettes
serve many functions for candidates on their road to the White
House. These videocassettes, which include images and issues often
based on polling data and focus groups, are sent out before the
primaries to battleground states to establish an initial image of
the candidate.
A variety of methods are used to explore the videocassettes of
the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates--Gary Bauer,
Bill Bradley, George W. Bush, Steve Forbes, Al Gore, and John
McCain--who released presidential primary meet the candidate videos
during the 2000 race. Frame analysis, quantitative content
analysis, and in-depth interviews with the producers of these
videos were employed to provide answers to Parmelee's main research
question: What function do candidate videos serve in presidential
primary campaigns? Findings indicate that these videos, which can
run from 5 to 20 minutes in length, serve a clear educational
function to explain the candidates' stand on key policy issues. The
videos--which are mailed to voters, journalists, and potential
doners, and shown to Democratic and GOP faithful at party
functions--also serve as fundraisers, surrogate speakers, and
inoculators. But, while the videos share some common functions,
each campaign targets its video to a slightly different audience
based on the campaign's overall strategy. Of particular interest to
scholars, students, and other researchers involved with American
presidential politics and political communications.
A is for Activism, B is for Ballots, C is for Country. An ABC of
Democracy introduces complicated concepts surrounding politics and
government to the youngest of children. Everyone has the right to
be treated fairly, no matter who they are, what they look like, or
where they come from. From A to Z, simple explanations accompanied
by engaging artwork teach children about the world we live in and
how to navigate our way through it. Each right-hand page includes a
brightly decorated letter with the word it stands for and an
encouraging slogan. On the left, a colourful illustration and
bite-size text sum up the concept. Cheerful people from a range of
backgrounds, ethnicities and abilities lead the way through the
alphabet. F is for Freedom. We all deserve to be free to choose. N
is for Need. Democracy needs everyone's participation to run at its
best. Q is for Questions. Go ahead and ask! V is for Voting.
Everyone should be able to have their say. A follow-up to the
bestselling An ABC of Equality, this beautiful book will teach the
youngest of readers about liberty and justice for all.
This nonfiction book builds literacy and social studies content
knowledge while introducing students to different cultures around
the world. Colorful images and simple informational text features
such as a table of contents, glossary, captions, and bold font,
help students navigate the text and increase academic vocabulary.
Based on the Autism Works Now! (R) Workplace Readiness Workshop,
this interactive resource shows how to help students aged 14-17
develop the necessary transition skills for getting and keeping a
meaningful job, with accompanying worksheets available to download.
Structured around 2-hour weekly sessions over an eight month
period, the program is ideal for teaching to groups of students
with autism. It covers essential topics such as organization and
time management, interview skills, appropriate workplace attire,
and networking. It advises on how to arrange a field trip to local
businesses so students can gain experience of being in the
workplace. Worksheets and questionnaires help to track progress and
discover what types of job will be appropriate based on an
individual's skills and interests, and the book also includes a
template for creating effective resumes.
This book provides a sociological perspective on fitness culture as
developed in commercial gyms, investigating the cultural relevance
of gyms in terms of the history of the commercialization of body
discipline, the negotiation of gender identities and distinction
dynamics within contemporary cultures of consumption.
180 Days of Geography is a fun and effective daily practice
workbook designed to help students learn about geography. This
easy-to-use second grade workbook is great for at-home learning or
in the classroom. The engaging standards-based activities cover
grade-level skills with easy to follow instructions and an answer
key to quickly assess student understanding. Each week students
will explore a new topic focusing on map skills, applying
information and data, and connecting what they have learned. Watch
students build confidence as they learn about location, place,
human-environment interaction, movement, and regions with these
quick independent learning activities. Parents appreciate the
teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and
learning. Great for homeschooling, to reinforce learning at school,
or prevent learning loss over summer.Teachers rely on the daily
practice workbooks to save them valuable time. The ready to
implement activities are perfect for daily morning review or
homework. The activities can also be used for intervention skill
building to address learning gaps.
This book examines the concept of 'community unionism, ' which
argues that the future of the labour movement and industrial
relations lies with the community and local labor markets.
Providing a conceptual overview of the term, the book uses
international case studies and draws on faith-based organizations
to explore the issue.
Now adapted for young readers, Vice President Kamala Harris's
empowering memoir about the values and inspirations that guided her
life. With her election to the vice presidency, her election to the
U.S. Senate, and her position as attorney general of California,
Kamala Harris has blazed trails throughout her entire political
career. But how did she achieve her goals? What values and
influences guided and inspired her along the way? In this young
readers edition of Kamala Harris's memoir, we learn about the
impact that her family and community had on her life, and see what
led her to discover her own sense of self and purpose. The Truths
We Hold traces her journey as she explored the values she holds
most dear-those of community, equality, and justice. An inspiring
and empowering memoir, this book challenges us to become leaders in
our own lives and shows us that with determination and perseverance
all dreams are possible.
Civics and Citizenship Education in Australia provides a
comprehensive analysis of teaching and learning in this field in
Australian schools, drawing on case study material to demonstrate
the current practice in the field. Reflecting on the issues and
possibilities raised by the inclusion of civics and citizenship
education in the new national Australian curriculum, leading
national and international scholars analyse the subject's
theoretical, curricular and pedagogical bases and approaches.
Placing civics and citizenship education within historical and
contemporary contexts, the book critically explores a range of
issues concerning the development, organisation and teaching of the
subject. These include how the subject might include indigenous,
global and Asian perspectives, and how it may help students to
engage with issues around sustainability, active citizenship,
diversity, religion and values. The final chapters written by
scholars from England, the USA, Canada, Hong Kong and Singapore
adopt a comparative approach situating Australian civics and
citizenship education in the wider international context.
A is for Activism, B is for Ballots, C is for Country. An ABC of
Democracy introduces complicated concepts surrounding politics and
government to the youngest of children. Everyone has the right to
be treated fairly, no matter who they are, what they look like, or
where they come from. From A to Z, simple explanations accompanied
by engaging artwork teach children about the world we live in and
how to navigate our way through it. Each right-hand page includes a
brightly decorated letter with the word it stands for and an
encouraging slogan. On the left, a colourful illustration and
bite-size text sum up the concept. Cheerful people from a range of
backgrounds, ethnicities and abilities lead the way through the
alphabet. F is for Freedom. We all deserve to be free to choose. N
is for Need. Democracy needs everyone's participation to run at its
best. Q is for Questions. Go ahead and ask! V is for Voting.
Everyone should be able to have their say. A follow-up to the
bestselling An ABC of Equality, this beautiful book will teach the
youngest of readers about liberty and justice for all.
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