ROLE OF CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION IN EXPLORING GOOD VALUES AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NIGERIA

Abstract

This paper examines the concept, goals and role of citizenship education in exploring good values among school children. The paper also outlines the various challenges facing citizenship education as a school subject in Nigeria; and highlights some recommendations for the challenges facing the subject. Thus, it recommends among others that teachers of citizenship education should be role models for citizenship skills and virtues in their teaching and relationship with each other and their students. This will make the subject interesting and manifest in students and public as well.