Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

VALUE PERCEPTION OF CIITZENSHIP EDUCATION IN RELATION TO GENDER

Mohideen Nizar Anwar, Dr. M. Suganthi

Abstract :

A consideration of the issues surrounding the teaching of controversial issues serves only to underline the importance of good citizenship education from an early age. If children become accustomed to discussing their differences in a rational way in the primary years, they are more likely to accept it as normal in their adolescence. Citizenship education helps to equip young people to deal with situations of conflict and controversy knowledgeably and tolerantly. It helps to equip them to understand the consequences of their actions, and those of the adults around them. Pupils learn how to recognize bias, evaluate argument, weigh evidence, look for alternative interpretations, viewpoints and sources of evidence – to give good reasons for the things they say and do, and to expect good reasons to be given by others. Values in Action (VIA) are learning experiences that support students’ development as socially responsible citizens who contribute meaningfully to the community, through the learning and application of values, knowledge and skills. Values in Action fosters student ownership over how they contribute to the community. As part of Values in Action, students reflect on their experience, the values they have put into practice, and how they can continue to contribute meaningfully. As a relatively very young nation, Singapore is indeed in need of raising useful and loyal citizens. Citizenship Education helps build values in pupils. It is not only a subject but also serves as a platform for needful reflection and a springboard for citizens to love their country more, or in certain cases, start loving. It is not just important to emace the nation in thoughts but also in action and in the way we influence others positively. The civic–minded and patriotic citizen doesn’t stop at doing but acts as a catalyst for others to do likewise. This research will throw some light on how young Singaporeans fare up to the expectations of being a good citizen.

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VALUE PERCEPTION OF CIITZENSHIP EDUCATION IN RELATION TO GENDER, Mohideen Nizar Anwar, Dr.M.Suganthi PARIPEX‾INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-4 | April-2019

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