Civic education and national security: Analysis of civic education textbooks in primary school
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63356/sin.2026.012Keywords:
education, citizenship, citizenship education, national security, deological extremismAbstract
Instilling citizenship values in learners constitutes a foundational element of citizenship education. It seeks to strengthen individual identity, reinforce a sense of national belonging, and cultivate pride in the nation’s security and stability. This approach further supports the internalization of loyalty and national allegiance, serving as a safeguard against ideologies and practices that conflict with the foundational principles and distinctive features of Algerian society. Consequently, educational curricula are deliberately designed to integrate citizenship-related themes within their content, aiming to prepare responsible and engaged individuals who contribute to the construction, development, and protection of their communities. In this framework, particular emphasis is placed on the role of education, and citizenship education in particular, as strategic mechanisms for achieving national security. These mechanisms serve a preventive function by shielding individuals and society from destabilizing social phenomena, notably religious and ideological extremism.
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