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Civics and citizenship education being left to chance, expert says

According to the guide, civics education develops students knowledge of their rights and duties as New Zealand citizens, and of civic processes, such as how laws are made, how voting works and how to deal with government agencies. Citizenship education develops “active citizens”, including how to listen respectfully to the views of others and how to effect change. The guide says Aotearoa has a robust democracy, but its resilience should not be taken for granted. In 2019, a digital survey by Seed Waikato, a charity for young Waikato people, found two in five respondents aged between 15 and 34 didn’t know how to cast a vote in the 2019 local body elections, and eight out of 10 felt disconnected from their council.

Expert panel warns compulsory New Zealand history lessons could upset some children

New Zealand History in schools could be confrontational, expert panel says

New Zealand History in schools could be confrontational, expert panel says 19 May, 2021 08:26 PM 4 minutes to read The expert panel said it strongly supported the intent of the draft, including placing Māori history at its centre. Photo / RNZ The expert panel said it strongly supported the intent of the draft, including placing Māori history at its centre. Photo / RNZ RNZ An expert panel has warned that compulsory New Zealand history lessons next year could upset some children and lead to difficult classroom discussions. The panel, convened by the Royal Society of New Zealand to advise the Education Ministry on the draft Aoteaora New Zealand Histories Curriculum, also criticised the draft for overly compacting the curriculum and omitting major topics including the 600 years of pre-European Māori life.

NZ history in schools could be confrontational, expert panel says

NZ history in schools could be confrontational, expert panel says
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