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Niemczynski, Malgorzata; Niemczynski, Adam – Journal of Moral Education, 1992
Compares contemporary issues related to moral and citizenship education in Poland with similar era in late eighteenth century. Describes an educational reform effort that began in 1773 and was based on nationalistic and romantic literature of the time. Contends that the moral values that were derived from this literature are essential for the…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Democracy, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction
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McLaughlin, T. H. – Journal of Moral Education, 1992
Discusses the education for citizenship program that is part of the National Curriculum in Great Britain. Maintains that citizenship can be interpreted in a minimal, or formal way or in a maximal, or more personal fashion. Calls for a national debate to define more clearly the meaning of citizenship. (CFR)
Descriptors: British National Curriculum, Citizen Participation, Citizen Role, Citizenship Education
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White, Patricia – Journal of Moral Education, 1992
Argues that decency and good manners are not optional but essential ingredients of a democratic society. Discusses examples of decency and good manners in relation to citizenship education. Claims that there is an implicit and explicit role for schools to teach decency as part of the curriculum. (CFR)
Descriptors: British National Curriculum, Citizenship Education, Codes of Ethics, Democracy