Full participation

Full participation
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Publisher : Manchester University Press
Total Pages : 315
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ISBN-10 : 9781847797186
ISBN-13 : 1847797180
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis Full participation by : Sarah Birch

About a quarter of all democracies today legally oblige their citizens to vote, making this an important aspect of electoral systems in many settings. Moreover, numerous commentators and policy-makers in voluntary voting states are coming to view mandatory attendance at the polls as an attractive option in the context of declining turnout. Yet there has been a dearth of analysis of the way in which compulsory voting shapes attitudes, behaviour and outcomes of the political process. This volume fills that gap by providing a comprehensive description, analysis and evaluation of compulsory voting as it is practiced throughout the world. Specifically, the study systematically examines the history of the institution, the normative arguments for and against it, and the influence it has on a range of political phenomena. These include electoral campaigns, political attitudes, electoral integrity and legitimacy, policy outcomes and turnout. The book also considers the feasibility of introducing compulsory voting in a contemporary democracy, as well as variations on the institution designed to broaden its appeal.

Total Participation Techniques

Total Participation Techniques
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Publisher : ASCD
Total Pages : 150
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ISBN-10 : 9781416613978
ISBN-13 : 1416613978
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis Total Participation Techniques by : Pérsida Himmele

Providing easy-to-use alternatives to the “stand and deliver” approach to teaching that causes so many students to tune out--or even drop out--Total Participation Techniques presents dozens of ways to engage K–12 students in active learning and allow them to demonstrate the depth of their knowledge and understanding. The authors, Pérsida Himmele and William Himmele, explain both the why and the how of Total Participation Techniques (TPTs) as they explore the high cost of student disengagement, place TPTs in the context of higher-order thinking and formative assessments, and demonstrate how to create a “TPT-conducive classroom.” Readers will learn how to implement field-tested techniques they can use on the spot (e.g., Quick-Draws, Quick-Writes, Chalkboard Splash); with Hold-Up cards (e.g., True/Not True, Selected Response); with movement (e.g., Bounce Cards, Line-Ups, Simulations); and to guide note-taking and concept analysis (e.g., Picture Notes, 3-Sentence Wrap-Up, Debate Team Carousel). Each TPT is presented in four parts: * A descriptive overview * How It Works--step-by-step instructions for implementation * How to Ensure Higher-Order Thinking--ideas for advancing students beyond surface-level thinking * Pause to Apply--suggestions for how to adapt and personalize the technique for specific contexts and content areas Filled with examples from real classrooms, Total Participation Techniques is an essential toolkit for teachers at all levels and for administrators who want a model for analyzing lessons to ensure that they are relevant, engaging, and cognitively challenging.

Equity and Full Participation for Individuals with Severe Disabilities

Equity and Full Participation for Individuals with Severe Disabilities
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Publisher : Brookes Publishing Company
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1598572709
ISBN-13 : 9781598572704
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis Equity and Full Participation for Individuals with Severe Disabilities by : Martin Agran

Aligned with the core values and agenda of TASH, this visionary text prepares professionals to strengthen supports and services for people with disabilities across the lifespan.

Achieving Full Participation Through Universal Design

Achieving Full Participation Through Universal Design
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Publisher : Council of Europe
Total Pages : 116
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ISBN-10 : 9287164991
ISBN-13 : 9789287164995
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis Achieving Full Participation Through Universal Design by : Council of Europe. Committee on the Rehabilitation and Integration of People with Disabilities

Many Europeans with disabilities are unable to participate in important areas of society, simply because policies and the built environment are not designed to meet their requirements. Moreover, with the number of elderly people rapidly increasing, European societies will have to accommodate more and more disabled citizens in the future. This book invites member states to promote full participation in community life by ensuring access to all areas of society, including the built environment, transport, products and goods, information, public service, education, employment and health care and implement universal design as a strategy to ensure equal and democratic rights in society for all individuals, regardless of age, abilities or cultural background, including persons with disabilities.--Publisher's description.

Situated Learning

Situated Learning
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 122
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ISBN-10 : 9781139643009
ISBN-13 : 1139643002
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis Situated Learning by : Jean Lave

In this important theoretical treatist, Jean Lave, anthropologist, and Etienne Wenger, computer scientist, push forward the notion of situated learning - that learning is fundamentally a social process. The authors maintain that learning viewed as situated activity has as its central defining characteristic a process they call legitimate peripheral participation (LPP). Learners participate in communities of practitioners, moving toward full participation in the sociocultural practices of a community. LPP provides a way to speak about crucial relations between newcomers and old-timers and about their activities, identities, artefacts, knowledge and practice. The communities discussed in the book are midwives, tailors, quartermasters, butchers, and recovering alcoholics, however, the process by which participants in those communities learn can be generalised to other social groups.

Simon Denny

Simon Denny
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0934324565
ISBN-13 : 9780934324564
Rating : 4/5 (65 Downloads)

Synopsis Simon Denny by : Simon Denny

"Simon Denny has emerged as one of the art world's foremost students of media. Whether cataloguing the formal progress of the TV set from tube to flat screen, highlighting moments of interference where the smooth flow of information is interrupted, or unearthing the forgotten histories of our broadcast institutions, with each successive project he carefullly explores the inner mechanics and cultural impact of our communications. In Full Participation, Denny looks into the fascinating history of Aspen's GrassRoots Television, the nation's oldest community station."--P. 6.

Participation and Democratic Theory

Participation and Democratic Theory
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 134
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ISBN-10 : 052129004X
ISBN-13 : 9780521290043
Rating : 4/5 (4X Downloads)

Synopsis Participation and Democratic Theory by : Carole Pateman

Shows that current elitist theories are based on an inadequate understanding of the early writings of democratic theory and that much sociological evidence has been ignored.

The Age of Participation

The Age of Participation
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Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Total Pages : 358
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ISBN-10 : 1881052567
ISBN-13 : 9781881052562
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis The Age of Participation by : Patricia McLagan

s people reject authoritarian government, bureaucracy and the denial of human rights. Featuring an opportunity for readers to participate by progressively completing an organization assessment, this book is a practical, experience-based handbook for instituting, sustaining and nurturing the changes necessary today.

Public Participation for 21st Century Democracy

Public Participation for 21st Century Democracy
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 370
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ISBN-10 : 9781118688533
ISBN-13 : 1118688538
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis Public Participation for 21st Century Democracy by : Tina Nabatchi

A comprehensive text on the theory and practice of public participation Written by two leaders in the field, Public Participation for 21st Century Democracy explores the theory and practice of public participation in decision-making and problem-solving. It examines how public participation developed over time to include myriad thick, thin, and conventional opportunities, occurring in both face-to-face meetings and online settings. The book explores the use of participation in various arenas, including education, health, land use, and state and federal government. It offers a practical framework for thinking about how to engage citizens effectively, and clear explanations of participation scenarios, tactics, and designs. Finally, the book provides a sensible approach for reshaping our participation infrastructure to meet the needs of public officials and citizens. The book is filled with illustrative examples of innovative participatory activities, and numerous sources for more information. This important text puts the spotlight on the need for long-term, cross-sector, participation planning, and provides guidance for leaders, citizens, activists, and others who are determined to improve the ways that participation and democracy function. Public Participation for 21st Century Democracy: Helps students and practitioners understand the history, theory, and practice of public participation Contains a wealth of case studies that explore the application of public participation in different settings Covers vital issues such as education, health, land use, and state and federal government Has accompanying instructor resources, such as PowerPoint slides, discussion questions, sample assignments, case studies and research from www.participedia.net, and classroom activities.

Methods for Community Participation

Methods for Community Participation
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Publisher : ITDG Publishing
Total Pages : 344
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015056468179
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis Methods for Community Participation by : Somesh Kumar

Rich with insights from the field, Methods for Community Participation provides a comprehensive understanding of the concept, practice and methodology of Participatory Rural Appraisal.