What are the four types of civic education?

In order to answer these questions, a new typology of the term civic education shall be presented, encompassing four main aspects: Political Knowledge, Normative Values, Individualistic Civic Behavior and Communal Civic Behavior.

What are the 5 importance of civic education?

Civic education is the pivot to the future development of our nation, if and only if we open our minds and hearts to its rich knowledge. We can achieve a national transformation, peace, equality, effective citizenship, sustainable development, international recognition and the democracy of our dreams.

What are the topics in civic education?

Civic Education

  • Values.
  • Citizenship Education and Nationalism.
  • Human Rights.
  • Law and Order: Respect For Constituted Authority.
  • Responsible Parenthood.
  • Traffic Regulations.
  • Inter-Personal Relationships.
  • Cultism.

Who introduced civic education in Nigeria?

President Umaru Musa Yar’adua’s
The civic education was introduced as part of President Umaru Musa Yar’adua’s reform agenda to reposition the education sector and place it on the path of sustainable development.

What are the aims and objectives of civic education?

To inculcate in individuals the awareness of democratic value, socio-political institution and the citizens rights and obligation to the society.. To help individuals understand leadership and followership qualities that can help establish good governance in the community.

What are the agencies of civic education in Nigeria?

Agencies That Promote Citizenship Education

  • Administrative Staff College of Nigeria.
  • Education Resource Center.
  • National Youth Service Corps NYSC.
  • Nigerian Educational Research And Development Council.
  • Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria.
  • Universal Basic Education Commission.
  • Tertiary Education Trust Fund.

When was civic education introduced to Nigeria curriculum?

The new civic education curriculum which was developed for use at senior secondary school level of the educational system in Nigeria was launched in 2009 by the Nigerian Educational Research and development Council (NERDC).