THE ROLE OF SCHOOLS IN THE EDUCATION OF CRITICAL CITIZENS

Authors

  • Durley Esneda González Rodríguez
  • Laura Andrea Ardila Pino
  • Erika Julieth Muñoz López

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56219/dialctica.v1i25.3874

Keywords:

role of the school, educational training, critical citizens

Abstract

Schools play a fundamental role in the development of critical citizens, as they promote analytical thinking and reflection on social reality. Through a curriculum that encourages debate, research, and discussion, students learn to question established norms and develop a critical stance toward the problems that surround them. Education should not only focus on the acquisition of knowledge but also on cultivating skills such as empathy, tolerance, and respect for diversity, essential elements for developing individuals capable of actively participating in a democratic society. Therefore, this article aims to analyze the role of schools in the development of critical citizens. To achieve this goal, a qualitative methodology will be used, based on an essay-style text. The conclusion is expected to be that educators have the responsibility to guide young people in developing a critical consciousness that allows them not only to understand their environment but also to contribute to its transformation. For this reason, schools are key to empowering future citizens with the necessary tools to analyze, question, and act for the common good.

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2025-06-01

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Durley Esneda González Rodríguez, Laura Andrea Ardila Pino, & Erika Julieth Muñoz López. (2025). THE ROLE OF SCHOOLS IN THE EDUCATION OF CRITICAL CITIZENS. DIALÉCTICA, 1(25). https://doi.org/10.56219/dialctica.v1i25.3874

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Vol. 1 No. 25: Dialéctica

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