Education For Citizenship (1911)

By Georg Kerschensteiner

Book Overview

Education for Citizenship is a book written by Georg Kerschensteiner in 1911. The book explores the concept of citizenship education and its importance in modern society. Kerschensteiner argues that the purpose of education is not simply to impart knowledge and skills, but also to prepare individuals for active participation in society. He believes that citizenship education should focus on developing a sense of responsibility, social awareness, and civic engagement in students.The book is divided into four parts. The first part provides an overview of the concept of citizenship and its historical development. The second part explores the role of education in promoting citizenship, including the importance of moral education, civic education, and vocational education. The third part discusses the practical aspects of citizenship education, including curriculum development, teacher training, and community involvement. The final part examines the challenges and opportunities facing citizenship education in the modern world.Kerschensteiner's ideas have had a significant impact on the field of education, particularly in Germany and the United States. His emphasis on the importance of citizenship education as a means of promoting social responsibility and civic engagement continues to be relevant today. Education for Citizenship is a thought-provoking and insightful book that will be of interest to educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in the role of education in promoting social change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436829569
• ISBN13: 9781436829564
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"