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Civics and Citizenship Education
Research Digest (2010)
  • Suzanne Mellor, ACER
  • Marion Meiers, ACER
  • Pat Knight, ACER
Abstract

This edition of The Digest is focused on research about civics and citizenship education, and in particular, research into the role of schools in supporting students to become active and informed citizens. The Digest also reports on what research tells us about young people's civic knowledge and engagement, and about what motivates young people to participate in society.

Keywords
  • Civics and citizenship education,
  • Active and informed citizens,
  • Civic knowledge and engagement,
  • Queensland College of Teachers
Publication Date
2010
Publisher Statement
This Digest is produced by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) for the Queensland College of Teachers.
Citation Information
Suzanne Mellor, Marion Meiers and Pat Knight. "Civics and Citizenship Education" Research Digest Iss. 9 (2010)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/suzanne_mellor/66/