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Education for democratic citizenship in Ireland

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Abstract

This chapter explores the complex historical, political and religious context that frame discussions around citizenship and democracy within education in Ireland, as an independent nation, and as a member of the European Union. What it means to be a citizen in Ireland will be explored.The focus is primarily on the Republic of Ireland, though issues that arise in Northern Ireland will also be covered. The chapter will focus on curriculum subject areas that touch on citizenship and democracy, past and present. The extent to which policy and practice can map onto the key concepts set out in the Council of Europe's framework of competences for democratic culture will be explored, with a specific focus on the extent to which teachers are trained to be able to teach these subjects.

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Output type

Research Output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding Chapter Peer-review

Original language

English

Publication milestones

  • Published - 17/12/2019

Publication status

Published - 17/12/2019

Place of publication

United Kingdom

Publisher

Taylor & Francis, Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, Singapore

ISBN (Print)

9780429030550

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/623552
  • Scopus: 85104168060

Host publication title

Teacher Education and the Development of Democratic Citizenship in Europe

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