The Role of Civics and Ethical Education in Shaping Attitudes of Students: The Case of Jimma College of Teachers Education

Abstract

Civics education services as a tool to increase knowledge and participation of students in their community The role of civics in production of effective citizens is high practically seen to improve in many countries especially the civilized world But its understanding and implementation decreases as someone moves towards developing countries Today it is observed and easy to hear comments of individuals on inefficiency of civics education to achieve the desired goals in Ethiopia Moreover the concern of schools in teaching and practice of civics education is not as hot issue as the years 1990 s i e the time when the current government sized power The aim of the study is to investigate to what extent civics training is being conducted in JCTE and stay reliable to shape children at primary schools The students knowledge on civics and ethical values was assessed and internalized only some of them practiced while trainees stay in the Jimma College of teachers education Although few students and teachers responded negatively to the questionnaires and interview but majority of them confirmed the progress achieved in civics teaching The result found confirms the vital role civics can play in teaching and curriculum revision Respondents have indicated that the following possible solutions to causes of lower level of civic knowledge and practices The need for continues training on civic and ethical education for student-teachers as far as maximum behavioral change achieved The other method to be employed should be formation of civics club in colleges so as to promote students participation Finally college instructors should arrange varied methods and resources to update their training styles