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Civic learning in Nigeria: the logical thinking approach to social and political challenges
It is expected of every nation to show concern for the education of her citizens. Such education should foster in learners the ability to engage in logical reasoning in order to make life worthwhile and to be able to take independent decisions as well as exercise their will power. This paper examine...
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| 720 | |a Meroyi, S. I |e author | ||
| 720 | |a Sotoyinbo, A. O.| |e author | ||
| 720 | |a Ajobiewe, O. A. |e author | ||
| 260 | |c 2017 | ||
| 520 | |a It is expected of every nation to show concern for the education of her citizens. Such education should foster in learners the ability to engage in logical reasoning in order to make life worthwhile and to be able to take independent decisions as well as exercise their will power. This paper examines the issue of civic learning and how its essence can be achieved through logical thinking to bring about desired peace and progress in the society. The paper posits that logical reasoning is essential in demonstrating civic attitudes and that experiential learning is a necessary component by which this can be achieved in learners. The paper concludes on the need for educators to stimulate and give promotion of logical reasoning in education a prime place within the teaching and learning activities in schools. | ||
| 024 | 8 | |a Nigerian Journal of Social Studies 20 (1) 2017. Pp. 54 - 63 | |
| 024 | 8 | |a 0795-7262 | |
| 024 | 8 | |a ui_art_meroyi_civic_2017 | |
| 024 | 8 | |a https://repository.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/11213 | |
| 653 | |a Logical thinking||Education||Civic learning||Social political challenges | ||
| 245 | 0 | 0 | |a Civic learning in Nigeria: the logical thinking approach to social and political challenges |