Open AccessAssessing civic knowledge and engagement
Author(s) -
Hatcher Julie A.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
new directions for institutional research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1536-075X
pISSN - 0271-0579
DOI - 10.1002/ir.382
Subject(s) - clarity , civic engagement , higher education , public relations , knowledge level , psychology , pedagogy , sociology , political science , mathematics education , politics , law , biochemistry , chemistry
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.
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