Political Education in Canada

Document discusses the evolution of political education in Canada, noting the gaps in current theory and practice. Discusses the content of the politically-relevant subjects that people learn, and the way in which people understand the political process; political education's elements of indoctrination and enlightenment; education at the secondary school level and accompanying levels of political knowledge among students; and the media's role in educating the public, especially details about policy issues. The document presents summaries of papers from a conference held in February 1987, and makes recommendations.