Preliminary Study On Civic Education In Primary School Social Studies Curriculum And Abroad

Modern citizenship education is the result of social modernization. Social Studies results form the development of citizenship education. Social Studies in the elementary education has become a core curriculum, which is parallel to Language, Mathematics, Foreign language and Science in many countries. Now China also established Social Studies, but there are many problems as to Social Studies and citizenship education in theory and in practice.In view of the above-mentioned situations, this thesis intends to dissertate that the aim of Social Studies in the elementary education abroad is to develop citizenship, and puts forward some ideas on Social Studies in the elementary education in China.Chapter one is citizen and citizenship education. By examining the origin and evolution of modern citizenship education, it shows that Social Studies results form the development of citizenship education. Then taking Social Studies in America, Japan and China for example, it specifies that Social Studies in many countries changed a lot with the progress of society, but its core task remains to accommodate with social transformation and develop excellent citizenship.Chapter two is the aim of Social Studies in the elementary education overseas. Centralizing on Social Studies Curriculum Standard of America, Japan, Canada and England, it clarifies that the core purpose of Social Studies in the elementary education is to develop citizenship. To develop citizen who has global idea, love national history and culture, own knowledge and responsibility and action ability, is the common pursuit for Social Studies in the elementary education in each country.Chapter three is the curriculum design of Social Studies in the elementary education and the validity of citizenship education. From curriculum aim, textbook content and study method of Social Studies in the elementary education, it thoroughly demonstrates that Social Studies can promote citizenship education effectually. Studying these mature experiences can bring some beneficial clues to Social Studies in the elementary education in China.Chapter four is the orientation of Social Studies in the elementary education in China. After illustrating Social Studies in the elementary education abroad is the most important citizenship education curriculum, it suggested that Social Studies in the elementary education in China also should center on citizenship education and serves citizen development. Our Social Studies in the elementary education has accumulating some available experiences in history, but nowadays its development faces many perplexities. How to perfect Social Studies in the elementary education in China is worth researching carefully.