Citizenship Education in Singapore 1950s-2020s: From 'Ideal Citizens' to 'Citizen Leaders'
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| Title: | Citizenship Education in Singapore 1950s-2020s: From 'Ideal Citizens' to 'Citizen Leaders' |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Jasmine B.-Y. Sim, Nur Diyanah Anwar, Ivy Maria Lim |
| Source: | Journal of Moral Education. 2026 55(1):145-170. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 26 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education Secondary Education Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Citizenship Education, Educational History, Student Leadership, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools |
| Geographic Terms: | Singapore |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03057240.2025.2529605 |
| ISSN: | 0305-7240 1465-3877 |
| Abstract: | Singapore's national school system has long served as the primary vehicle for instilling national and societal values in young learners. Today, citizenship education has evolved into a more student-focused and deliberate endeavour, emphasizing the systematic integration of values and character development. This article traces this evolution, arguing that its purpose has expanded beyond cultivating good citizens to shaping students as leaders. Drawing on the concept of the "citizen leader," it discusses how Singapore's emphasis on values and skills seeks to develop students who are active, resilient, and prepared for the future. A thematic review of 16 local school websites illustrates how the government's vision of student leadership is embedded within curricular frameworks. However, these approaches may also reinforce disparities across school types and academic streams, resulting in unequal access to leadership opportunities. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1505479 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Singapore's national school system has long served as the primary vehicle for instilling national and societal values in young learners. Today, citizenship education has evolved into a more student-focused and deliberate endeavour, emphasizing the systematic integration of values and character development. This article traces this evolution, arguing that its purpose has expanded beyond cultivating good citizens to shaping students as leaders. Drawing on the concept of the "citizen leader," it discusses how Singapore's emphasis on values and skills seeks to develop students who are active, resilient, and prepared for the future. A thematic review of 16 local school websites illustrates how the government's vision of student leadership is embedded within curricular frameworks. However, these approaches may also reinforce disparities across school types and academic streams, resulting in unequal access to leadership opportunities. |
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| ISSN: | 0305-7240 1465-3877 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03057240.2025.2529605 |
