In addition to academic, technical, and employability skills, adolescents transitioning into adulthood must master
the essential civic skills to engage and participate in a community — to improve it and contribute to its future progress (Adler & Goggin, 2005).
Not exact matches
The ACARA report says the «knowledge,
skills and understanding associated with active and informed citizenship are
essential for all Australians in the [21st Century]...» It adds, «while it is reassuring to see that Year 6 results have remained stable, the Year 10 finding should be viewed as a chance for jurisdictions and schools to reflect upon the
civics and citizenship learning opportunities provided in their schools and to take measures to address the decline.»
Schools are significant sites where children from diverse ethnic and social groups learn to interact, adopt
civic identities, and acquire intercultural
skills that are
essential to good citizenship.
The innovative and flexible curriculum moves beyond the classroom to foster
civic responsibility and build
essential social, emotional, academic and workplace
skills.
The programs teach
essential life
skills to support character development, social - emotional learning and
civic values.
The innovative and flexible curriculum moves beyond the classroom to foster
civic responsibility and build
essential social, emotional, academic and workplace
skills.