Children and Society 29(5):421-433 Education for democratic citizenship through a literacy-based approach: a case of South African township children
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E-Journal
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ECCE, Foundation
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Publication Year
2015
Publisher
Wiley Online, Hoboken, NJ, United States
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[ private ]
Pages
12 p.
Subject
Early childhood education, Primary education, Democracy at risk, Education for democratic citizenship, English First Additional Language, Literacy-based approach, Real-life experiences, Township children, South Africa
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Abstract
The study contextualises the position of child citizens in the South African democracy and highlights how education for democratic citizenship is employed through a literacy-based approach. The qualitative study was exploratory and based on a lesson presented to nine-year-old township children by giving them language-related tasks. Through the children’s voices we present the life experiences that expressed their need for basic services, education, extra facilities and security. We argue that children need to experience the benefits of democracy and education for democratic citizenship to build and sustain a resilient democratic society.
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