The Ethiopian Ministry of Education is pleased to announce the release of the Grade 12 Civics textbook, now available for download in PDF format. This comprehensive textbook, authored by a team of experts and edited for educational excellence, explores vital civic topics. It aims to empower students to become informed, engaged, and responsible citizens. Let’s delve into the content of this educational resource.
Meet the Authors and Editors
Before we explore the textbook’s content, let’s acknowledge the individuals who have contributed to this valuable educational resource:
Authors:
- Getaneh Mehari
- Mesfin Bogale
- Lakew Regassa
- Tewodros Mekonnen
Edited and Revised by:
- Girma Alemayehu Dano
- Helen Papworth
Their expertise ensures that the textbook provides students with comprehensive insights into civic education.
Exploring the Book’s Contents
The Grade 12 Civics textbook is organized into eleven units, each covering essential aspects of civic life and responsibilities:
Unit 1: Building a Democratic System
This unit explores the necessity of a democratic system, the concepts of authority and power, constitutional rights and obligations, state power distribution in Ethiopia, and Ethiopian foreign relations.
Unit 2: Rule of Law
Unit 2 focuses on the rule of law, including the constitution and other laws, the role of the rule of law in conflict management, governance, and the fight against corruption.
Unit 3: Equality
Unit 3 delves into the history of the Ethiopian people’s struggle against oppression, conflicts of interest, the notion of affirmative action, and the importance of unity in diversity.
Unit 4: Justice
Unit 4 discusses equity of benefits and burdens, the role of justice and the judiciary, crime and justice, and the concept of justice in taxation.
Unit 5: Patriotism
This unit explores the qualities of a patriot, Ethiopian history from an international perspective, the duties of a patriotic citizen, and concern for the international community.
Unit 6: Responsibility
Unit 6 emphasizes the importance of shouldering and executing responsibilities, the costs of fulfilling responsibilities, cooperation among nations for mutual benefits, and the global severity of HIV/AIDS as a pandemic.
Unit 7: Industriousness
Unit 7 highlights work as a human necessity, factors determining the world of work, and work in an international perspective.
Unit 8: Self-Reliance
Unit 8 explores self-reliance, the challenges of dependency, and the connection between self-reliance and morally sound decision-making.
Unit 9: Saving
This unit covers methods of saving, regulating the national economy on realistic international principles, types of economy, and the role of money and capital.
Unit 10: Active Community Participation
Unit 10 discusses effective leadership for active participation and the importance of civic participation.
Unit 11: The Pursuit of Wisdom
The final unit explores knowledge, information as a source of knowledge, and the development of reading habits.
Accessing the Textbook
To access the Grade 12 Civics textbook in PDF format, visit the official website of the Ethiopian Ministry of Education or contact educational institutions in your area.
In conclusion, the release of the Grade 12 Civics textbook in PDF format represents a significant step toward promoting civic education in Ethiopia. This comprehensive resource, authored and edited by experts, equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to become responsible and engaged citizens. It underscores the importance of civic education in nurturing a democratic society and shaping the future of Ethiopia. This textbook is a testament to the dedication of those involved in its creation and is poised to empower the next generation of Ethiopian citizens.
