ABSTRACT
Beginning to teach any subject presents a range of opportunities and challenges. Many of
these will be fairly universal; however, each curriculum area will contain a unique set of issues
and citizenship education is no exception. This chapter sets out to answer three sequential
questions as you begin the teaching of citizenship education. First, what context will greet
you as you begin teaching the subject in schools? Second, what fundamental preparatory
steps can you take now to ready you to become an effective citizenship teacher? Lastly, how
can you begin to build positive, productive relationships with students in your citizenship
lessons so all are able to learn?
