Citizenship lessons as a modern tool supporting local participation
among secondary and primary school students in Cracow Cover Image

Lekcje obywatelskie jako współczesne narzędzie wspomagające partycypację lokalną wśród uczniów szkół średnich i podstawowych na terenie Krakowa
Citizenship lessons as a modern tool supporting local participation among secondary and primary school students in Cracow

Author(s): Krzysztof Jurek
Subject(s): School education, Applied Sociology, Sociology of Education
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie
Keywords: local participation; participatory budget; public consultations; local initiative; civic lessons; Cracow;

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this extended work is to analyze the role of civic education in deepeninglocal participation among secondary and primary school students in Cracow. Theseissues address both theoretical and practical issues, the foundations of civic education, and practical issues aimed at shaping pro­ ‑social attitudes and engaging in local affairsin the context of civic issues, social activities, and community initiatives. The authorrefers to civic lessons as a form of education in connection with the implementationof monitoring and social activities among secondary and primary school students.The research question, which is available with answers, is “Why are young peopleliving and studying in Cracow not interested in participatory activities in the city?”It is also important to note that this research gap is linked to the generally limitedliterature on the subject, which is not professional.

  • Issue Year: 425/2025
  • Issue No: 34
  • Page Range: 201-212
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish
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