Civic education will be a mandatory subject starting in the 2024-2025 school year, taught in post-primary, secondary, and technical vocational training institutions. The aim is to instill civic and moral values in students, fostering a sense of responsibility and patriotism.
The subject will be taught by qualified teachers for two hours per week and will contribute to the students’ overall academic assessment. The ministerial decree outlines the guidelines for implementing civic education in the curriculum.
This reform marks a departure from the previous educational approach and reflects the transitional authorities’ commitment to promoting a more culturally relevant and values-based education for Burkina Faso’s youth.
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