Citizenship Education

Citizenship education is an important subject in schools as compared to the past. However, only 1/5 of schools have such courses that provide students the right skills and attitudes. In the past, people were reluctant to teach. It is important for students in this changing world. There are still problems in teaching this subject due to lack of commitment and lack of teachers to teach. Criticism about the theory of citizenship education is ineffective unless schools themselves reflected democratic practices by giving children the opportunity to have a say over decision making. It suggests that schools are fundamentally undemocratic institutions and that such a setting cannot instill in children the commitment and belief in democratic values that are necessary for citizenship education to have a proper impact. Citizenship education is one critical element, and students will acquire knowledge of civics, including the principles of democracy and associated local, state, and Australian government structures and processes. In addition, students will also learn to participate responsibly and cooperatively in the community. The citizenship curriculum is very important for students, but it is neglected by many schools. There are only 1/5 schools introduced this class to campus and allocated less time than other subjects. Moreover, the professor pointed out if given enough time in the citizenship curriculum, it will be beneficial to improve student's skills and install a positive attitude towards the changing world, and tackle issues such as lack of leadership.