This publication looks at the main components of citizenship education in primary and secondary education in 30 European countries. It reviews the aims and content of the curriculum, recommendations on the active participation of pupils in school life and how citizenship education is addressed in teacher training.
For online publication in pdf file see: http://www.eurydice.org/ressources/eurydice/pdf/0_integral/079EN.pdf
Earlier publications in the same research:
Citizenship education at school in Europe: Comparative Study
The strengthening of social cohesion and more active participation by citizens in social and political life have become central concerns of national governments and the European Union. This study considers the contribution made by education in 30 European countries to developing responsible citizens. How is the concept of ?responsible citizenship? defined in national education policies? What aims are pursued and what content and approaches used for citizenship education in curricula for primary and general secondary education? How are pupils prepared for their role as responsible European and world citizens? How do schools encourage participation by pupils in the life of the school and local community? How does the evaluation of schools take such action into account? How are pupils assessed? How are teachers trained to educate pupils for citizenship?
For online publication see: http://www.eurydice.org/ressources/eurydice/pdf/0_integral/055EN.pdf
Citizenship education at school in Europe: Country Descriptions
This set of reports contains detailed information on education for citizenship in primary and general (lower and upper) secondary education in 29 European countries.
The general structure for each country is similar in order to offer readily comparable information:
1. Citizenship and education policy;
2. Citizenship education and the curriculum;
3. School culture and participation in community life;
4. Evaluation;
5. Teacher competencies and support;
6. The European/international dimension of citizenship education;
7. Current debates and reforms;
8. References.
For online publication see: http://www.eurydice.org/portal/page/portal/Eurydice/showPresentation?pubid=054EN