Teaching Civic Engagement in Challenging Times

In a world where democratic backsliding and political uncertainty threaten societies, this volume offers an essential resource for educators and administrators at colleges and universities looking to prepare the next generation of engaged, informed citizens. This volume provides concrete models, innovative ideas, and practical tools for crafting dynamic civic engagement pedagogies that foster public-spirited citizens capable of sustaining inclusive, resilient democracies. With contributions from global political science scholars and educators, the book highlights effective and evidence-based classroom, campus, and community activities tailored to diverse student bodies.

The collection addresses the urgent need to move beyond traditional civic engagement strategies, which often focus on student populations with homogeneous demographics and identity, by presenting new approaches that embrace the lived experiences of disenfranchised and marginalized groups. Through well-vetted, evidence-based activities and assessment designs, readers will find tools to cultivate political learning and civic skills critical to today's pluralistic democracies.