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The Ecologies of Civic Competence: Students' Perceptions from One Singapore School
- Source :
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Asia Pacific Journal of Education . 2012 32(4):473-488. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- A growing body of research suggests that traditional assessments of democratic participation overlook students' present realities, and fail to capture the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to resolve public issues in the twenty-first century. Addressing these concerns, we employed an interpretive perspective in examining students' perceptions of civic competence in one Singaporean school. Analyses of qualitative data reveal students' perceived lack of civic competence to effect systemic change within their school environment and in the larger political arena. This perceived lack of civic competence can be attributed largely to rigid and hierarchical classroom, school and political structures, and the pragmatic focus of Singapore society. We discuss findings in light of civic education research, policy and practice. (Contains 1 table.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0218-8791
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Asia Pacific Journal of Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ987658
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02188791.2012.739786