선거교육지원법안에 대한 시민교육의 기대와 전망

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This study examines the current state of school civic education in relation to the recently proposed Election Education Support Bill and explores the possibilities and challenges of fostering democratic citizenship through election education. This study identifies major issues in school civic education, including concerns over political neutrality, insufficient political education, and the limited practicality of election education. The study further analyzes the major provisions of the Election Education Support Bill. Measures such as the establishment of the Election Education Promotion Agency, cooperation between schools and election education organizations and the institutionalization of mock election is evaluated as important foundations for revitalizing election education. However, the study also notes that mandatory election education may face practical limitations within the current school system and national curriculum. The findings suggest that the Election Education Support Bill could help restore the practicality of political and election education weakened by concerns over educational neutrality and strengthen students’ political efficacy and democratic citizenship. In particular, participatory activities such as mock election may encourage students to connect political issues with everyday life and increase their interest in political participation.

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