Educating citizens : preparing America's undergraduates for lives of moral and civic responsibility / Anne Colby ... [and others] ; foreword by Lee S. Shulman.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Colby, Anne, 1946-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Moral education--United States.

Moral education.

Civics--Study and teaching (Higher).

Civics.

United States.

Civics--Study and teaching (Higher)--United States.

Physical Description:

xx, 332 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, [2003]

Summary:

"Educating Citizens" reports on how some American colleges and universities are preparing thoughtful, committed, and socially responsible graduates. Many institutions assert these ambitions, but too few act on them. The authors demonstrate the fundamental importance of moral and civic education, describe how the historical and contemporary landscapes of higher education have shaped it, and explain the educational and developmental goals and processes involved in educating citizens. They examine the challenges colleges and universities face when they dedicate themselves to this vital task and present concrete ways to overcome those challenges.

Contents:

1. Educating Citizens in a Pluralistic Society 1

2. The Broader Undergraduate Context 23

3. When Educating Citizens is a Priority 49

4. The Multiple Dimensions of Moral and Civic Development 96

5. Pedagogical Strategies for Educating Citizens 131

6. Weaving Moral and Civic Learning into the Curriculum 167

7. Faculty: The Cornerstone 200

8. Moral and Civic Learning Beyond the Classroom 218

9. Assessment in Moral and Civic Education 258

10. Bringing Moral and Civic Learning to Center Stage 276.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-308) and indexes.

Local Notes:

Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Hackney.

ISBN:

0787965154

OCLC:

50858910