SpringerBriefs in Education Teaching Citizenship the 21st Century

This book offers a comprehensive and nuanced approach to citizenshipeducation. It analyzes the interactions between cultural differences,national objectives, global and local (glocal) imperatives, and theirimpacts on citizenship teaching and learning, and also evaluates the impacts of gender, sustainability, democracy and human rights, media education, and design thinking on citizenship education. It emphasizes the importance of harmonious coexistence, multilevel engagement, practical experiences, and the interconnectedness of democratic citizenship and human rights education.This book serves as a resource for educators to design lessons, develop teaching materials, and engage students in meaningful discussions about citizenship education and its various dimensions. It also serves as a catalyst for reflection on the need for policy making as well as curricula changes.