Increasing Civic Engagement Through Civic Education: A Critical Consciousness Theory Perspective

There is a growing need for increased civic engagement in developing countries. We argue that civic education has not met this need in Nigeria because it is uncritical, but it can be reformed through critical consciousness theory emphasizing knowledge and critical thinking. However, for civic educa...

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Main Authors: Sandra Ogechi Ajaps, Adaobiagu Nnemdi Obiagu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: OpenED Network 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of Culture and Values in Education
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Online Access:https://cultureandvalues.org/index.php/JCV/article/view/44