The Ideal Citizen

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The Ideal Citizen

• knows?
• believes?
• does?

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The Ideal Citizen
Knowledge
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The Ideal Citizen
Knowledge

• History, geography and cultures of US and World
• The Constitution and founding of US
• Legal/political systems
• The world of work.
• Current events
• Broad liberal knowledge

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The Ideal Citizen
Knowledge
SKILLS

• Democratic Participation Skills
• Study and Inquiry Skills
• Intellectual Skills

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The Ideal Citizen
Knowledge
BELIEFS
Individual Rights Common Good Justice
Diversity Truth Patriotism
Equal Opportunity
SKILLS
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The Ideal Citizen
Knowledge
Informed and Reasoned Decision- Maker
SKILLS
BELIEFS
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Good Citizen Instruction Law

• In 1995, I.C. 20-10.1-4-4.5 required that
• Public school integrate good citizenship
  instruction across grades K 12
• Defined as

• Being honest and truthful
• Respecting authority
• Respecting property
• Doing ones personal best
• Not stealing
• Living peaceably
• Being responsible
• Earning a living

• Treating others as one wants to be treated
• Respect US flag, Constitution and state of
  Indiana
• Respect parents
• Respect ones self
• Respect rights of others to have own views and
  religious beliefs