The Ministry of Education (MoE) of Ethiopia has published a new Grade 9 Citizenship Education textbook. The textbook was written by Bizuayehu Daba Feyisa (M.A.) and Kaso Teha Nura (M.A.), and edited by Haileyesus Wudu Mekonnen (Ph.D.), Mengistu Dinato Didena (Ph.D.), and Yohannes Eshetu Mamuye (M.A.). The illustrations were done by Muluneh Hailu Heyi (MSc.), and the design was by Solomon Damena Kebede (MSc.). The textbook was evaluated by Dereje Mekonnen Deressa (M.A.), Esubalew Wondim Zegeye (M.A.), and Wubneh Taye Biyadgie (M.A.).
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The textbook covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Ethical values
- The culture of using digital technology
- Constitution and constitutionalism
- Understanding indigenous knowledge
- Multiculturalism in Ethiopia
- National unity through diversity
- Problem-solving skills
- Ethiopia’s foreign relations in East Africa
The textbook is available for download in PDF format from the MoE website.
Why is the new Citizenship Education textbook important?
The new Citizenship Education textbook is important because it will help students to develop the knowledge and skills they need to be active and responsible citizens. The textbook covers a wide range of topics that are relevant to the lives of young Ethiopians, and it is written in a clear and engaging style.
The textbook is also important because it is aligned with the new Ethiopian curriculum. The curriculum was revised in 2021 to focus on developing students’ critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and communication skills. The new Citizenship Education textbook will help students to develop these skills in the context of citizenship education.
How can the new Citizenship Education textbook be used?
The new Citizenship Education textbook can be used in a variety of ways. It can be used as the primary textbook for a Citizenship Education course, or it can be used as a supplementary resource in other courses, such as Social Studies or Ethics. The textbook can also be used for independent study.
The textbook is divided into eight units. Each unit includes learning objectives, key concepts, activities, and assessment tasks. The textbook also includes a glossary of terms and a list of references.
Conclusion
The new Ethiopian Grade 9 Citizenship Education textbook is a valuable resource for teachers and students. It is well-written, comprehensive, and aligned with the new Ethiopian curriculum. The textbook can be used in a variety of ways to help students to develop the knowledge and skills they need to be active and responsible citizens.
