Civics and Citizenship Education in Australia provides a comprehensive analysis of teaching and learning in this field in Australian schools, drawing on case study material to demonstrate the current practice in the field. Reflecting on the issues and possibilities raised by the inclusion of civics and citizenship education in the new national Australian curriculum, leading national and international scholars analyse the subject's theoretical, curricular and pedagogical bases and approaches. Placing civics and citizenship education within historical and contemporary contexts, the book critically explores a range of issues concerning the development, organisation and teaching of the subject. These include how the subject might include indigenous, global and Asian perspectives, and how it may help students to engage with issues around sustainability, active citizenship, diversity, religion and values. The final chapters written by scholars from England, the USA, Canada, Hong Kong and Singapore adopt a comparative approach situating Australian civics and citizenship education in the wider international context.

Notes on ContributorsAcknowledgementsIntroduction, Andrew Peterson and Libby Tudball Part One : The Context of Civics and Citizenship Education in Australia1. The Recent History of Teaching Civics and Citizenship Education in Australia, 1989-2012, Murray Print 2. Theoretical Perspectives and Pedagogical Possibilities in the New Civics and Citizenship Curriculum, Libby Tudball 3. Current Practice and Future Challenges in Teaching Civics and Citizenship, Deborah Henderson Part II: Perspectives and Aims4. Recognizing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Rights and Perspectives Through Civics and Citizenships, Libby Tudball and Peter Anderson 5. Building Asia Literacy through Civics and Citizenship Education, Libby Tudball 6. The Needs and Challenges for Global Citizenship Education, Lucas Walsh 7. Active Citizenship and the 'Making' of Active Citizens in Australian Schools, Rosalyn Black8. Developing Inclusive Civics and Citizenship Education for Diverse Learners, Andrew Peterson and Libby Tudball 9. Connecting Values and Religion with Civics and Citizenship, Andrew Peterson and Brendan Bentley 10. Making Connections between Civics and Citizenship and Education for Sustainability, Peter Brett Part III: Civics and Citizenship Education and the Curriculum: Comparative Insights11. A View from Canada, Mark Evans 12. A View from England, Ian Davies 13. A View from the United States, Carole L. Hahn 14. A View from Hong Kong, Kerry J. Kennedy 15. A View from Singapore, Yeow-Tong Chia and Jia Ying Neoh Conclusion, Andrew Peterson and Libby Tudball Index