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Education for a Civil Society: How Guidance Teaches Young Children Democratic Life Skills

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This collection of essays argues that it matters that children gain, through teacher guidance, the social-emotional skills they need to succeed in and participate civilly in modern life. Part One establishes historical roots for the type of education that prepares children for this participation. Part Two makes the case that three best practices in early childhood education offer the approach to education for democracy that society needs. Part Three provides anecdotes and case studies to illustrate how guidance fosters the ...

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Education for a Civil Society: How Guidance Teaches Young Children Democratic Life Skills 2012, National Association for the Education of Young Children, Washington DC

ISBN-13: 9781928896876

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