Civics and Ethics Chapter 1

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

Civic Education = The educational experiences that deal with the task of developing democratic-minded citizens. Ethics = The principles and values that guide human behavior. Morality = The concept of right and wrong in human society. Citizenship = The state of being a citizen of a country.

Match the following authors with their quotes or ideas:

Louis Gottschalk = A seed will only become a flower if it gets sun and water. Johan Stuart Mill = Progressive and peaceful settings subsist in a given society as far as that society develops the qualities of its members. Aristotle = Citizens of a State should always be educated to suit the constitution of a State. Not mentioned = Good citizens are made not born.

Match the following concepts with their explanations:

Civic Education = Creating a good citizen has been the prior concern of many States, including Ethiopia. Ethics = The relations between civics and ethics, goals of civics and ethics, and competences of a good citizen. Morality = The concept of right and wrong in human society. Good Citizen = A person who respects certain fundamental principles and values to live together with their fellow beings.

Match the following goals with their corresponding disciplines:

Developing democratic-minded citizens = Civic Education Defining right and wrong = Morality Generating good citizens = Ethics Developing peaceful settings = Civic Education Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their explanations:

Citizen = A person who belongs to a particular country or nation. Citizenship = The state of being a citizen of a country. Civics = The study of the rights and duties of citizens. Ethics = The principles and values that guide human behavior. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their explanations:

Competences of a good citizen = The skills and abilities that a good citizen should possess. Goals of civics and ethics = Developing democratic-minded citizens and generating good citizens. Civic Education = The educational experiences that deal with the task of developing democratic-minded citizens. Morality = The concept of right and wrong in human society. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their authors:

Johan Stuart Mill = 1972 Aristotle = 1955 Louis Gottschalk = Not mentioned Not mentioned = Not mentioned Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their explanations:

Peaceful society = A society that respects certain fundamental principles and values. Prosperous life = A life that is fulfilling and successful. Good citizens = Citizens who are educated to suit the constitution of a State. Democratic-minded citizens = Citizens who respect the rights and duties of others. Signup and view all the answers

Match the countries with their corresponding terms for civic education:

South Africa = Right Education United States of America = Citizenship Education Singapore = Citizenship and Character Education Ethiopia = Civics and Ethical Education Signup and view all the answers

Match the authors with their definitions of civic education:

Patrick = Knowledge of the constitutions, principles, values, history and application to contemporary life. United Nations Development Program (UNDP) = A way of learning for effective participation in democratic and development process. Aggarwal = The development of ideas, habits, behaviors and useful attitudes in the individual. Not mentioned = The knowledge, means, and activities designed to encourage students to participate actively in democratic life. Signup and view all the answers

Match the characteristics with the type of civic education:

Content-led, teacher-based, whole-class teaching, and examination-based assessment. = Minimal civic education Knowledge, values and skills, and aims to prepare students for active, responsible participation. = Maximal civic education Highly dependent on interactive teaching, requiring discussion, debate and creation of opportunities for students to participate effectively. = Maximal civic education Not mentioned = Civic and Character Education Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms with their meanings:

Ethics = Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity. Morality = Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior. Civics = The study of the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a politically organized group. Not mentioned = The development of ideas, habits, behaviors and useful attitudes in the individual. Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of civic education with its focus:

Minimal civic education = Content Maximal civic education = Knowledge, values and skills Civic and Character Education = Citizenship and moral development Not mentioned = International relations Signup and view all the answers

Match the authors with their views on civic education:

Patrick = Civic education is about knowledge of the constitutions, principles, values, history and application to contemporary life. Aggarwal = Civic education is about the development of ideas, habits, behaviors and useful attitudes in the individual. United Nations Development Program (UNDP) = Civic education is about effective participation in democratic and development process. Not mentioned = Civic education is about the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a politically organized group. Signup and view all the answers

Match the characteristics with the approach to teaching civic education:

Discussion, debate, and creation of opportunities for students to participate effectively. = Interactive teaching Lecture-based, whole-class teaching, and examination-based assessment. = Traditional teaching Field trips, group work, and project-based assessment. = Project-based learning Not mentioned = Flipped classroom approach Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms with their goals:

Minimal civic education = To prepare students for a passive role in society. Maximal civic education = To prepare students for active, responsible participation in democratic life. Citizenship Education = To encourage students to participate actively in democratic life. Not mentioned = To promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Understanding Civics and Ethics

Introduction to Civics and Ethics

The chapter introduces key terms such as civic education, citizen, citizenship, ethics, and morality, and explores their relationships.
The objectives of the chapter are to define civic education, ethics, and morality, and to discuss the goals and competences of a good citizen.

Defining Civics

Civic education is essential for building a peaceful society and leading a prosperous life.
It involves developing qualities in individuals to make them good citizens, as described by Johan Stuart Mill (1972) and Aristotle (1955).
Civic education has been referred to by different names and has varying purposes depending on countries' ideologies, such as Right Education (South Africa), Citizenship Education (USA and Germany), and Civics and Ethical Education (Ethiopia).
Definitions of civic education include:
- Studying the rights and responsibilities of citizens of a politically organized group.
- Knowledge of constitutions, principles, values, history, and application to contemporary life (Patrick, 1986).
- Knowledge, means, and activities designed to encourage students to participate actively in democratic life (Citizenship education).
- A way of learning for effective participation in democratic and development processes (UNDP, 2004).
- Development of ideas, habits, behaviors, and attitudes in the individual to become a useful member of society (Aggarwal, 1982).
There are two concepts of civic education: minimal (content-led, teacher-based, and examination-based) and maximal (comprised of knowledge, values, and skills, aiming to prepare students for active participation).

Defining Ethics and Morality

Ethics refers to the study of moral values and principles that guide human behavior.
Morality refers to the standards of right and wrong that guide human behavior.

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Description

This chapter introduces key terms and concepts in civics and ethics, including civic education, citizenship, morality, and the relationships between them.