Hegde, Rupamanjari
(2021)
Constructing citizenship through textbooks.
Learning Curve (9).
pp. 16-21.
ISSN 2582-1644
Abstract
Citizenship education, referred to differently as
civics, citizenship education or education for active
citizenship in different parts of the world, is usually
aimed at inculcating in students certain knowledge,
skills and dispositions that are considered
important to prepare them to actively participate
in a democratic society. This often translates into
developing in young children awareness about their
duties, responsibilities, and rights so that they can
effectively contribute towards national development
and nation-building. In some NCERT civics textbooks
(1975-2000), for instance, the learner is constantly
reminded to develop appropriate qualities of a
citizen - rational conduct, co-operation, and concern
for fellow beings – in order to fulfill his/her obligations
towards his/her family, community, and society at
large.
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