Civic Learning Recommendations: Recommendations for Scholars and Researchers

Guardian of Democracy

September 15, 2011
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SCHOLARS AND RESEARCHERS

!Develop and implement rigorous studies on innovative civic learning approaches that produce data-backed evidence of the effectiveness of teaching strategies, civic learning programs, and approaches.

!Expand research on civic learning standards and assessments as well as district and state policies.

!Promote research alliances among and between researchers, practitioners, policymakers, institutions, and organizations and across disciplines, including political science, psychology, and education.

!Develop research that both documents the extent of and offers solutions to the disparity of civic learning opportunities in schools.

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