Introducing citizenship education -- Teaching and learning citizenship in schools part 1: education for democracy and the national curriculum -- Teaching and learning citizenship in schools part 2: pedagogy and practical teaching strategies -- Planning for citizenship -- Citizenship beyond the classroom -- Citizenship and cross-curricular initiatives -- Assessment in citizenship -- Continued professional development in citizenship
Summary
Concern about the future of a democratic society is not new. However, the commitment to equip young citizens with the knowledge and skills to enable them to be vigilant, to do something, and to speak up, is. The purpose of Citizenship Education is ultimately to contribute to the continuance and development of just and democratic societies, with vibrant and active engagement of citizens. Citizenship Education is education about democracy, but more importantly it is education for democracy
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-143) and index
