Submitted by Allyson Gauthier (not verified) on January 20, 2008 - 14:40.
I am currently a college freshman, and only recently have I come to understand even a fraction of the importance of civics in our country. With this being the case, I think it is so important to teach young children about the foundations of our country. They are growing up in a time where politics seem corrupt and an active citizentry is something that is rarely seen. It is never too early to begin molding children into the ideal citizens necessary to run our country, and I believe the job should fall jointly onto the shoulders of both the family and the school.
Some questions I pose include the following:
1. How should children be shown th importance of voting in a time when very few of their parents do it themselves?
2. How has the application of civics in education changed in recent years and what can teachers or future teachers do to improve its quality?
I am currently a college
Submitted by Allyson Gauthier (not verified) on January 20, 2008 - 14:40.
I am currently a college freshman, and only recently have I come to understand even a fraction of the importance of civics in our country. With this being the case, I think it is so important to teach young children about the foundations of our country. They are growing up in a time where politics seem corrupt and an active citizentry is something that is rarely seen. It is never too early to begin molding children into the ideal citizens necessary to run our country, and I believe the job should fall jointly onto the shoulders of both the family and the school.
Some questions I pose include the following:
1. How should children be shown th importance of voting in a time when very few of their parents do it themselves?
2. How has the application of civics in education changed in recent years and what can teachers or future teachers do to improve its quality?