Citizenship, Diversity, and Education: A Philosophical Perspective.

McLaughlin, T. H.

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ERIC Number: EJ464780

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Citizenship, Diversity, and Education: A Philosophical Perspective.

McLaughlin, T. H.

Journal of Moral Education, v21 n3 p235-50 1992

Discusses the education for citizenship program that is part of the National Curriculum in Great Britain. Maintains that citizenship can be interpreted in a minimal, or formal way or in a maximal, or more personal fashion. Calls for a national debate to define more clearly the meaning of citizenship. (CFR)

Descriptors: British National Curriculum, Citizen Participation, Citizen Role, Citizenship Education, Democracy, Democratic Values, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Values Education

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Policymakers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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