Action Civics

What is Action Civics?

• Action Civics is an educational approach that combines civic education with community-based action projects
• It aims to empower students to become active citizens who can identify and solve real-world problems in their communities

Skills Developed in Action Civics

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Civic knowledge and literacy
• Communication and collaboration skills
• Leadership and community organizing skills
• Research and data analysis skills
• Advocacy and activism skills

Differences from Traditional Civic Education

• Action Civics focuses on hands-on, project-based learning rather than solely on knowledge transmission
• It emphasizes student-led initiatives and community-based projects rather than traditional classroom instruction
• Action Civics involves students in identifying and addressing real-world problems, whereas traditional civic education often focuses on theoretical knowledge

The Process of Action Civics

• Identifying community issues and concerns
• Researching and gathering data on the identified issue
• Developing a plan of action to address the issue
• Implementing the plan through community-based projects and activities
• Reflecting on the process and outcomes to improve civic skills and knowledge

Participant Roles in Action Civics

• Identifying community issues and developing a plan to address them
• Collaborating with community members and stakeholders to implement the plan
• Advocating for policy changes or community-based initiatives to address the issue
• Reflecting on the process and outcomes to improve civic skills and knowledge

Actions Encompassed in Action Civics

• Community service projects (e.g., clean-up initiatives, food drives)
• Advocacy campaigns (e.g., petitions, letter-writing)
• Policy changes (e.g., working with local government to implement new policies)
• Community-based initiatives (e.g., organizing community events, creating public art)