Education for Citizenship in Scotland - A Paper for Discussion and Development (2002)
This paper is the basis for a national framework for education for citizenship for young people aged 3-18. The perspectives and principles it sets out provide a framework for schools and early education establishments, local authorities, HMIE and others to evaluate the extent and quality of provision for education for citizenship.
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Preface by the Minister
Cathy Jamieson introduces and supports the paper.
Preface by the Chairman of Learning and Teaching Scotland
Prof Tom Wilson sets out the position of the Advisory Council of LT Scotland on education for citizenship.
Section 1: What is 'citizenship' and why is 'education for citizenship' important?
Section 2: What should education for citizenship seek to achieve?
Section 3: Effective education for citizenship in practice
Section 4: Areas for development and exploration
Annex A: Areas of knowledge relevant to citizenship
Annex B: Generic skills relevant to citizenship