Download Ethiopian new Curriculum grade 8 citizenship education Student Textbook PDF

Writers

The textbook is authored & Prepared by:

• Wondwossen Mengistu
• Yoseph watte

Publisher

Published by: Ministry of Education of Ethiopia.

Country of Origin

Ethiopia, The content is tailored to the Ethiopian context.

Pages

The textbook contains 127 pages, organized into several units that cover a range of topics.

Total Units

The textbook includes 7 units, each focusing on different aspects of topic.

Curriculum

The textbook follows the Ethiopian New Curriculum

File Size

The digital file size of the textbook is 28 MB, available in PDF format

The textbook consists of 7 chapters or units that cover various topics related to citizenship education. The chapters include:

1. Unit 1: Virtue Ethics
2. Unit 2: State and Government
3. Unit 3: Democracy
4. Unit 4: Human Rights
5. Unit 5: Rule of Law
6. Unit 6: Conflict Resolution and Peace-building
7. Unit 7: Critical Thinking and Problem-solving Skills

Now, let’s break it down unit by unit with brief explanations and learning outcomes.

Unit 1: Virtue Ethics

Introduces the concept of virtue ethics and key moral qualities important for individual and societal well-being.

Students will gain understanding in:

• The meaning of virtue ethics and how it differs from other ethical systems.
• Core virtues such as honesty, courage, compassion, generosity, fairness, self-discipline, prudence, and civic responsibility.
• The role and importance of ethical behavior in personal and community life.
• How to apply virtue ethics in everyday decisions and interactions.

Unit 2: State and Government

Explores how states are organized, how governments function, and the different systems and structures that exist, including Ethiopia’s.

Students will gain understanding in:

• Different state structures: unitary, federal, and confederal.
• Systems of government: parliamentary vs. presidential systems.
• The distinctions and connections between state and government.
• Forms of government in Ethiopia and their respective strengths and limitations.

Unit 3: Democracy

Examines the principles, values, and practices of democracy, both globally and within Ethiopia.

Students will gain understanding in:

• The definition and key elements of democracy.
• Fundamental democratic principles such as rule of law, separation of powers, and participation.
• The values underpinning democratic societies, including freedom, equality, and accountability.
• Indigenous Ethiopian democratic traditions and institutions.
• Challenges and opportunities for democracy in contemporary Ethiopia.

Unit 4: Human Rights

Focuses on the constitution, constitutionalism, and how these frameworks protect human rights and maintain stability.

Students will gain understanding in:

• The concepts of constitution and constitutionalism.
• The purpose and significance of having a constitution in a state.
• Different classifications of constitutions: written/unwritten, flexible/rigid, effective/nominal, federal/unitary.
• The role of constitutionalism in promoting peace, justice, and the rule of law.