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A Priority for ESD Research: Infl uencing Adult Citizens
"... Research in the disciplines of education, science education, and environ-mental education has a rich history. While research in Education for Sustain-able Development (ESD) may be related to these traditions, there is a need for ESD to carve a new niche that promotes high quality and effective ESD p ..."
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programmes. With an eye towards practice and applied research, this paper suggests that research in ESD focus on strategies that promote sustainable behaviours and engage adult citizens in decision making. Researchers can build on the relevant work in psychology, sociology, education, policy
Adults' Statistical Literacy: Meanings, Components, Responsibilities
, 2002
"... Statistical literacy is a key ability expected of citizens in information-laden societies, and is often touted as an expected outcome of schooling and as a necessary component of adults' numeracy and literacy. Yet, its meaning and building blocks have received little explicit attention. This pa ..."
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Statistical literacy is a key ability expected of citizens in information-laden societies, and is often touted as an expected outcome of schooling and as a necessary component of adults' numeracy and literacy. Yet, its meaning and building blocks have received little explicit attention
*Citizen Participation: Citizenship Education:
"... The paper examines the effects of pre-adult socialization on adult political activity. Four causal models are evaluated. Three models assess the direct and indirect effects of parental characteristics: socioeconomic status, level of political activity, and level of non-political (organizational) act ..."
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The paper examines the effects of pre-adult socialization on adult political activity. Four causal models are evaluated. Three models assess the direct and indirect effects of parental characteristics: socioeconomic status, level of political activity, and level of non-political (organizational
Citizens in Rural Centres.
"... The learning needs of older adults living in rural Tasmania, Australia, and the potential of online technologies to foster local literacy and community well-being were examined. The study used a qualitative inquiry strategy that included visits to three sites to investigate the literacy and numeracy ..."
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The learning needs of older adults living in rural Tasmania, Australia, and the potential of online technologies to foster local literacy and community well-being were examined. The study used a qualitative inquiry strategy that included visits to three sites to investigate the literacy
Adults
"... A national sunvey of 474 community residential facilities for the adult mentally retarded focused on,obtaining information on type of facility, source of referrals, development, resident population, and major problems. It was found that over 75% of the facilities have been in existence 5 years or le ..."
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A national sunvey of 474 community residential facilities for the adult mentally retarded focused on,obtaining information on type of facility, source of referrals, development, resident population, and major problems. It was found that over 75% of the facilities have been in existence 5 years
Sustained, Open Dialogue with Citizen Photojournalism
- Proceedings of Development by Design Conference
, 2002
"... We describe an approach to supporting sustained and open public dialogue called Citizen Journalism. In this model, non-specialist citizens, technology designers and professional journalists collaborate to design new technologies, learning relationships and broadcast channels for individual and commu ..."
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We describe an approach to supporting sustained and open public dialogue called Citizen Journalism. In this model, non-specialist citizens, technology designers and professional journalists collaborate to design new technologies, learning relationships and broadcast channels for individual
Adult civic education in the post-World War II period. sAdult Education
, 1974
"... Adult civic education assists adults to acquire the compe-tencies necessary for participation in civic life. After World War II, adult civic education sought to promote citizen participation, individual development, and the creation of an aware and informed citizenry. These efforts were accomplished ..."
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Adult civic education assists adults to acquire the compe-tencies necessary for participation in civic life. After World War II, adult civic education sought to promote citizen participation, individual development, and the creation of an aware and informed citizenry. These efforts were
Developing functional literate citizens in South Western Nigeria
"... This paper examines strategies of developing functional literate citizens in Western Nigeria because it is believed that the problems of unemployment in the area are caused by the non-functional literacy programmes that have been on for long. The aim of the study is to promote the teaching of funct ..."
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This paper examines strategies of developing functional literate citizens in Western Nigeria because it is believed that the problems of unemployment in the area are caused by the non-functional literacy programmes that have been on for long. The aim of the study is to promote the teaching
Political contribution tax credits and citizen participation
- American Politics Research
, 2005
"... This article discusses political contribution tax credits, a campaign finance reform that seeks to encourage participation. Several states provide citizens with tax credits for part or all of their con-tributions to state or local candidates. Although a few studies have tried to estimate the budgeta ..."
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that if citizens are made aware of the tax credits, they have the potential to attract donors who are more similar to the general public than the current pool of campaign contributors. Tax credits have the greatest effect on small contributors, on younger adults, and on less partisan individuals.
The Art of Nurturing Citizen Scientists through Mixed Reality
"... Modern society requires the public to have an increased knowledge of science beyond the basics, with average people needing to understand concepts in science, technology, engineering and mathematics that rapidly evolve throughout their lifetimes. Our future depends upon closing the gaps between citi ..."
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citizen and scientist to create a “Citizen Scientist. ” Mixed Reality innovations provide the magic to spark a lifetime of learning for community learning centers by continuously providing new content and reinventing the free-choice learning experience that helps citizens make informed choices
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