Assessing civic knowledge and engagement

Assessing civic knowledge and engagement

Civic engagement of college students is readily endorsed as an aspiration in higher education; however, defining and assessing civic learning outcomes is challenging. This chapter brings clarity to the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of civic‐minded graduates and offers advice on program develop...

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Veröffentlicht in:New directions for institutional research 2011-03, Vol.2011 (149), p.81-92
1. Verfasser: Hatcher, Julie A.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Citizenship Education
Civics
Classroom Environment
Cognitive Development
College Graduates
College Role
Democratic Values
Evaluation Methods
General Education
Identification (Psychology)
Outcomes of Education
Scholarships
Service Learning
Skill Development
Social Responsibility
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Zusammenfassung:Civic engagement of college students is readily endorsed as an aspiration in higher education; however, defining and assessing civic learning outcomes is challenging. This chapter brings clarity to the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of civic‐minded graduates and offers advice on program development and assessment strategies to reach civic outcomes.
ISSN:0271-0579
1536-075X
DOI:10.1002/ir.382