Teaching Citizenship in the 21st Century

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Teaching Citizenship in the 21st Century

Current Intersectionalities and Global Challenges

Sociology Education Educational strategies and policy Civics and citizenship

Authors: Despina Karakatsani, Vassiliki Pliogou

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Collection: SpringerBriefs in Education

Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 1st January 2026

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9789819516346


Overview

This book offers a comprehensive and nuanced approach to citizenship education. It analyzes the interactions between cultural differences, national objectives, global and local (glocal) imperatives, and their impacts on citizenship teaching and learning, and also evaluates the impacts of gender, sustainability, democracy and human rights, media education, and design thinking on citizenship education.

Key Themes

It emphasizes the importance of harmonious coexistence, multilevel engagement, practical experiences, and the interconnectedness of democratic citizenship and human rights education.

Intended Audience and Purpose

This book serves as a resource for educators to design lessons, develop teaching materials, and engage students in meaningful discussions about citizenship education and its various dimensions. It also serves as a catalyst for reflection on the need for policy making as well as curricula changes.

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