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IMPACT OF CIVIC EDUCATION ON CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT IN LOCAL GOVERNANCE : A CASE STUDY OF KWAMBWA DISTRICT ( Conference ID : CFP / 651 / 2018 )
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| Copyright Year | 2019 |
| Abstract | This study attempts to study the impact of Civic Education on Citizen Participation in Local Governance in Kawambwa District. The study was based on the following objectives: • Determine the impact of Civic education on parental involvement in local governance in Kawambwa district. • Identify factors that hinder Citizen Involvement in local governance in Kawambwa district. • Assess the strategies that can be used to enhance parental involvement in local governance in Kawambwa distinct The population of the study included all parents, Civic education teachers, Councilors and the Council chairperson in Kawambwa district. These were the people who had the required information for the study. The sample comprised 120 respondents (60 men and 60 women from the community).It had also 10 Civic Education teachers from both junior and senior secondary The International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Research ISSN: 3471-7102, ISBN: 978-9982-70-318-5 2 Paper-ID: CFP/651/2018 www.ijmdr.net schools. In addition, the Council Chairperson and the four (4) Councilors were included in the study. In total the study had 135 respondents. In order to collect data 120 households were selected randomly, every 5 household was included in the study, from the 120-household selected, either the wife or husband was selected for the study to make 120 respondents.10 Civic education teachers will be selected randomly after collecting the list of civic education teachers at Kawambwa DEBS. Furthermore, Random sampling was used to select four (4) councilors after getting the sample frame of Councilors in Kawambwa District. The council Chairperson was purposively picked for the study. Triangulation was used as a method of collecting data in this research Interviews and questionnaires were used to collect data. Structured interviews were employed so that respondents would express their opinions in the same manner. This because standardized questions make the process efficient. All respondents answer the same questions so that answers can be easily compared and trends observed. The structured interview can be easily repeated to check the reliability of the data. The study reviewed that civic education had an impact on citizen involvement in local governance. When citizens have civic knowledge, they are able to know their roles in governance systems. Further, the study reviewed that lack of Civic Education at all levels is a hindrance to citizen involvement in local governance. This was seconded by lack opportunities that can allow citizens to be involved in local governance. Most of the citizens are considered to ignorant. In addition, during the study it was found that in order to enhance citizen involvement in local governance Civic education should be provided at all levels. Further respondents said that citizens should be given opportunities to be involved in local governance. The International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Research ISSN: 3471-7102, ISBN: 978-9982-70-318-5 3 Paper-ID: CFP/651/2018 www.ijmdr.net CHAPTER ONE |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://www.multiresearch.net/cms/publications/CFP6512018.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
