CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
FIRST TERM E-LEARNING NOTE
SUBJECT: CIVIC EDUCATION
CLASS: SS 3
WEEK EIGHT
CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
A citizen is a legally recognized member of a politically organized society known as a state. A citizen is simply defined as a legal member of a state or country.
Citizenship education is the process of impacting information about citizen’s status, rights and duties into citizens with a view of making them understand the level of relationship expected of them in the state. It also involves the process of learning the skills, attitude and knowledge of participating in the affairs of a state or country to which you belong.
Citizenship education is an important part of our education system. It helps to impart knowledge about the responsibilities and rights of being a member of a society, as well as teaching practical skills for participating in civic life. Some common components of citizenship education include learning about local and national government, understanding our legal rights and responsibilities, developing critical thinking skills, and participating in community service projects.
There are a number of different factors that can influence the effectiveness of citizenship education programs. These may include the curriculum being used, the quality of teachers and teaching materials, access to educational resources such as libraries and computers, and opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities or community service projects.
EVALUATION
1. Who is a citizen?
2. Define citizenship education.
GOALS OF CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
1. It helps citizens to develop consciousness of their legal status in a state and give them patriotic zeal to serve their state and humanity in general.
2. It helps citizens to acquire adequate knowledge about their rights and duties in their society.
3. Citizenship education teaches citizens values important to make them better individuals in society. These values include honesty, selflessness, discipline, tolerance etc.
4. It also informs citizens about political matters and affairs of the state they belong to.
5. It enlightens citizens on political participation and its importance in sustaining democracy.
6. It exposes citizens to the prevailing problems facing society such as HIV/AIDS, economic meltdown, global warming etc. It also broadens their knowledge on ways of solving these problems.
7. It provides citizens with ways of promoting social, cultural, moral and economic development.
8. It helps citizens to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
9. Citizenship education also encourages community participation and volunteerism, which is vital for social cohesion in society.
10. Finally, citizenship education equips citizens with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for peaceful coexistence and good governance.
Overall, I believe that citizenship education is an important and valuable aspect of our education system. It helps to shape the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed for active participation in society and promotes positive social change. However, we must also ensure that it is implemented effectively and equitably to benefit all members of society, regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic status, or other factors.
GENERAL EVALUATION
1. What is citizenship education?
2. Explain at least five benefits of citizenship education.
3. What are some of the key factors that influence the effectiveness of citizenship education programs?
4. Is citizenship education equally accessible to all members of society, or do certain groups tend to be underrepresented or underserved? How might we improve equity in citizenship education?
5. How effective is citizenship education at promoting social change and addressing current issues like global warming, economic inequality, etc.? What can we do to make it more impactful?
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
1. ___ is an individual who is a legal member of a state (a) Alien (b) Foreigner (c) Citizen
2. ___ is the highest court in Nigeria (a) Federal high court (b) Magistrate court (c) Supreme court
3. ___ is the lower legislative chamber in Nigeria (a) House of common (b) House of senate (c) House of assembly
4. Who among these nationalist leaders became the first Prime Minister in Nigeria? (a) Ahmadu Bello (b) TafawaBalewa (c) ObafemiAwolowo
5. A child born by Nigerian parent can claim citizenship of United Kingdom if ___ (a) the child travels to United Kingdom (b) the child is born in United Kingdom (c) the parent of the child travels to United Kingdom
6. ___ is the form of government that transfers its supreme power to another group or individual (a) Autocracy (b) Democracy (c) Monarchy
7. To practice citizenship, it’s advisable that you ___ (a) go to school (b) get vocational training (c) Get into politics
8. What do you understand by the term “citizenship”?
9. How does citizenship education help to shape our knowledge, attitudes, and skills for active participation in society?
10. What are some of the current challenges facing citizenship education programs, and how can we address these issues effectively?
11. Do you think citizenship education is equally accessible to all members of society, or do certain groups still face barriers and discrimination? What can we do to promote equity in citizenship education?
THEORY
1. What is nationalism?
2. State five roles of government to its citizens.
3. Explain the difference between citizenship and nationality.
4. How does civic education contribute to the development of a democratic society?
5. What are some key factors that influence or impede the effectiveness of civic education programs? How can we address these issues in order to promote positive social change and improve civic engagement in our communities?