Education for Democratic Citizenship in Dutch Schools: A Bumpy Road
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| Title: | Education for Democratic Citizenship in Dutch Schools: A Bumpy Road |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | de Groot, Isolde (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Social Science Education. 2022 21(4). |
| Availability: | Journal of Social Science Education. Bielefeld University Faculty of Sociology, Universitätsstraße 25, 33615 Bielefeld, Germany. Tel: +49-521-106-3985; Fax: +49-521-106-153986; e-mail: info@jsse.org; Web site: http://www.jsse.org/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 31 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Democratic Values, Citizenship Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Legislation, Educational Policy, Curriculum, Teacher Education, Postsecondary Education, Vocational Education, Educational History, Educational Practices |
| Geographic Terms: | Netherlands |
| ISSN: | 1611-9665 1618-5293 |
| Abstract: | Purpose: This paper discusses developments in citizenship education policy and practice in the Netherlands, and outlines key challenges as faced by the different stakeholders involved. Design/methodology/approach: Our discussion is based on existing research and policy documents in the Netherlands. The authors, from three Dutch universities, are experts in the field of research on citizenship education. Findings: Promoting citizenship education in primary, secondary and vocational tertiary education in the Netherlands has been challenging, particularly in light of the constitutional freedom of education in the Netherlands. Five issues are discussed in this regard: the contents of CE legislation, the normative character of legal requirements, integration of CE legislation in national curriculum aims, clarifying expectations from schools in teaching CE, and teacher education and professionalization. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1375120 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Purpose: This paper discusses developments in citizenship education policy and practice in the Netherlands, and outlines key challenges as faced by the different stakeholders involved. Design/methodology/approach: Our discussion is based on existing research and policy documents in the Netherlands. The authors, from three Dutch universities, are experts in the field of research on citizenship education. Findings: Promoting citizenship education in primary, secondary and vocational tertiary education in the Netherlands has been challenging, particularly in light of the constitutional freedom of education in the Netherlands. Five issues are discussed in this regard: the contents of CE legislation, the normative character of legal requirements, integration of CE legislation in national curriculum aims, clarifying expectations from schools in teaching CE, and teacher education and professionalization. |
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| ISSN: | 1611-9665 1618-5293 |
