Civic Education and Sustainable Development Goals: A Framework for Secondary Schools

Abstract

This study investigates the nexus of civic education and the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in secondary schools. The objective of the research is to establish a model for incorporating civic learning into secondary school curricula with the goal of raising awareness, promoting civic engagement, and generating action in the direction of the SDGs. Amid mounting global concerns about climate change, poverty, and inequality, it has become more imperative than ever to work toward an education that encourages students to engage in work that supports sustainable development. The paper presents a basic structure that explains the key parts of civic education (critical thinking, participatory learning, and social responsibility) in connection with the 17 UN SDGs. The framework, if implemented in schools, would help educators provide the student with a good level of understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The students will be inspired to make a difference in their vicinity and in their world. This framework seeks to address the link between education and action toward sustainability through a focus on global citizenship and ethical commitment. The article ends by giving ideas on how to include civic education in the curriculum, help teachers grow, and support policies so that civic education can be a key part of achieving the SDGs in high school education.

Keywords: Civic Education, Sustainable Development Goals, Secondary Schools, Global Citizenship, Curriculum Framework.