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Overview"This is a practical and passionate resource that provides support for Secondary teachers in teaching Citizenship effectively. 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.This highly practical and passionate book outlines the essential elements of teaching Citizenship effectively. It covers: teaching and learning Citizenship; planning to teach Citizenship; implementing whole school initiatives; and, assessment in Citizenship education, and much more. This is essential reading for all those involved in Citizenship Education in secondary schools." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kate Brown , Stephen FairbrassPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9781847065469ISBN 10: 1847065465 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 01 May 2009 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsForeword; 1. Introducing Citizenship Education; 2. Teaching and Learning Citizenship in Schools: Part 1; 3. Teaching and Learning Citizenship in Schools: Part 2; 4. Planning for Citizenship; 5. Citizenship Beyond the Classroom; 6. Citizenship and Cross-Curricula Initiatives; 7. Assessment in Citizenship; 8. Continuous Professional Development in Citizenship.Reviews'Overall I was engaged and interested throughout...it left me feeling empowered as a new Citizenship teacher.' Harsharan Tung, NQT """'Overall I was engaged and interested throughout...it left me feeling empowered as a new Citizenship teacher.' Harsharan Tung, NQT""" Author InformationKate Brown is a humanities teacher at an international school, and consultant on educational resources. Stephen Fairbrass is Senior Lecturer in Citizenship Education and Course Leader for PGCE Citizenship at the University Centre, Bradford College. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |