There has been a strong focus in recent years on the promotion of citizenship education, as a result of the increasing threats to fundamental values such as peace, equality and human rights Europe is faced with, and several countries are making changes to their policies in this area. But what is citizenship education? How is it taught? How are students evaluated? Can citizenship skills be developed outside the classroom? What training and support do teachers receive?
Eurydice’s new Citizenship Education at School in Europe – 2017 report tackles these questions and more, providing an overview of the existing regulations and recommendations regarding citizenship education in public sector schools. It outlines the state of play on four main topics, each of which is complemented by a case study:
- Curriculum Organisation and Content
- Teaching, Learning and Active Participation
- Student Assessment and School Evaluation
- Teacher Education, Professional Development and Support
The full report can be found here.
