Civics.

Introduction Approaches Civic education is the process through which it

promotes awareness and understanding of all rules governing social life and the
formation of values and attitudes that allow individuals to integrate into socie
ty and participate in its improvement. Mexico is experiencing a transformation p
rocess which strengthens the validity of human rights, democracy, rule of law an
d political pluralism; also diversifying organizations and mechanisms for citize
n participation. The continuity and strengthening of this process requires, as a
task of basic education, develop in students the attitudes and values that prov
ide it with a firm foundation for a knowledgeable citizen of his rights and thos
e of others, responsible for compliance of their duties, free, cooperative and t
olerant, that is, a citizen capable of participating in democracy. Faced with th
e challenges of the changing world, it is necessary to strengthen the identifica
tion of children and youth with the values, principles and traditions that chara
cterize our country. At the same time, it's become Mexican citizens respectful o
f the cultural diversity of humanity, able to analyze and understand the various
manifestations of human thought and action. Achieving these goals is the task o
f all basic education, family and society, not a specific subject. However, it i
s necessary that the global nature of civic education has an organized and clear
guidelines regarding to avoid the risk of diluting and training takes place occ
asionally. Restoring Civics as a subject in the curriculum, aiming at regaining
its intentional nature of the process and purposeful. The program of this course
are organized educational content (knowledge, values, skills and attitudes) so
that teachers and parents bear in mind and will pay special attention at all lev
els (classroom, school and family). The orientation and purpose of the course in
civics are directly derived from the principles laid down in Article Third Cons
titution: The education provided by the State shall be secular and, therefore, "
will be no commitment to any religious doctrine" ; will be democratic, "consider
ing democracy not only as a legal structure and political regime, but as a way o
f life founded on constant economic, social and cultural life of people."
Education should strengthen the training the national consciousness and patrioti
sm, "the basis of the understanding of our problems, the use of our resources, t
o defend our political independence, the assurance of our economic independence
and the continuity and growth of our culture "at the same time promote awareness
of international solidarity, independence and justice. Education should contrib
ute to better human relationships, strengthening in the pupil an appreciation fo
r the dignity and integrity of the family, and the conviction of the general int
erest of society and the ideals of fraternity and equal rights all men, without
privileges of race, religion, groups, sexes or individuals. Aspects of Civic Edu
cation Civic Education Contents include four closely related aspects which, for
the most part, are dealt with simultaneously over primary education. Formation o
f values grouped in this respect the values and attitudes that students must be
trained over primary education. The goal is for students to understand and assum
e as principles of their actions and their relationships with others, values tha
t mankind has created and consecrated as a product of its history: respect and a
ppreciation for human dignity, freedom, justice, equality, solidarity, tolerance
, honesty and truthfulness. The formation of these values can only be viewed thr
ough the attitudes that students show in their actions and opinions that made sp
ontaneously to the facts or circumstances in which they learn. For this reason,
this aspect of civic education requires an experiential treatment. The study of
the meaning of values and of the bases is one of the elements contributing to ci
vic education. However, this study makes sense only if each of the actions and p
rocesses that take place in the classroom and school shows by example and experi
menting with new forms of coexistence, whose bases are respect for human dignity
, dialogue€tolerance and compliance of agreements between free individuals. The
contents of this aspect are present in all grades, associated with possible situ
ations in school life: teamwork, school group's meetings, conflict resolution, e
tc..
The relationship between partners, the relationship between teacher, students an
d the group, how to resolve everyday conflicts, the importance given to the part
icipation of students in the class play, in short, all activity school and what
takes place outside of school are spaces for the formation of values. Knowledge
and understanding of the rights and duties in this regard are the contents refer
ring to the rules governing social life, rights and obligations of the Mexicans.
The aim is that students know and understand the rights as a Mexican and as a h
uman. You should also understand that in exercising their rights and obligations
acquired commitments with others, recognizing the duality of right and duty as
the basis of social relations and the permanence of society. The contents to be
studied in primary school refer to individual rights and social rights. Individu
al rights are those that protect life, liberty, equality before the law and the
physical integrity of every man or woman, covering the essential freedoms of exp
ression, thought, belief, expression, assembly, labor, etc., that is, universal
human rights enshrined in our Constitution as individual guarantees, which are i
nviolable and inalienable under any circumstances. In this area the contents ref
erred to the Human Rights and the Rights of the Child. Social rights are those r
elating to education, health, a living wage, housing, etc., and settle various c
onstitutional articles. By studying the individual and social rights is also see
king students to identify situations that constitute violations of those rights
or obstacles to the exercise, and who knows the legal remedies to protect them.
Knowledge of the institutions and the main features that characterize the politi
cal organization of Mexico, from the municipality to the Federation.
This aspect, which complements the previous one, deals with the characteristics
and functions of institutions involved in promoting and ensuring compliance with
the rights of Mexicans and legal standards. In studying this aspect of state in
stitutions and society. It is intended that the student is placed on the knowled
ge of the most important features of the organization in the country: federalism
, separation of powers, the municipal organization, democratically elected gover
nments. It also introduces the study of the types of major social organizations
involving Mexicans. To develop the processing of these contents are the institut
ions close to the student (family, school, peer groups) until the study of natio
nal institutions and international organizations. This is not to conduct a descr
iptive study of the institutions, but to know their roles and relationships with
current or potential life of the students, their families or community to which
they belong. Strengthening national identity This aspect intended for students
to be recognized as part of a national community characterized by diversity in t
hought, regional diversity, cultural and social, but at the same time share comm
on features and values that define it. The contents of this aspect refer to the
customs and traditions, the ideals that have been present throughout our history
and principles of Mexico's relationship with other countries (political indepen
dence, sovereignty and international solidarity based on independence and justic
e, etc.). The study is also intended that students understand that the traits an
d values that characterize Mexico are the product of the country's history and i
nvolvement in it had their ancestors. The development of content that relates th
is aspect contribute the study of history and geography of Mexico and the world.
Reflection on the notion of national identity begins with issues relating to cu
stoms, traditions and language, to arrive after the formation of more abstract n
otions such as nation-state. The contents of civic education for the first and s
econd graders seek to enhance the child's socialization process, to encourage at
titudes of participation, collaboration, tolerance and respect in all activities
performed.€In both grades are introduced the concepts of diversity, rights and d
uties associated with areas involving students and their interests, in particula
r, introduce the study of children's rights. These contents are developed and in
tegrated into the History, Science and Geography. Much of the content are studie
d in the two grades. This does not mean they should be repeated, but training pu
rposes will be strengthened through activities with different nuances and depth
in each grade. From the third grade the contents are treated with some independe
nce from the other subjects, but recovering their contributions to promote the i
ntegral development of the learner. In the same grade begins a more systematic s
tudy of the Mexican Republic, its diversity and the law that governs it, startin
g from the town, the municipality and the entity. It highlights the awareness of
the rights of children and citizens. In the fourth, fifth and sixth grade, cont
ent focus on the study of Mexico's political structure, mechanisms for citizen p
articipation, individual rights and social rights, the enforcement and administr
ation of justice and agencies that promote rights compliance. This set of issues
are associated with both the analysis of the current situation of the country,
and the study of aspects of the history of Mexico and world history. Finally, it
introduces the study of the principles governing relations between Mexico and o
ther countries. Civics. First degree programs in this degree the contents of Civ
ic Education, Science, History and Geography are studied together from several c
entral themes that can relate. The corresponding text book consists of eight blo
cks: Children Family and Schools The town house plants and animals and the City
field Measuring Time
Mexico, our country shares with History This subject-matter relating to the civi
c celebrations associated with some historical passages of Mexico. Specific topi
cs that correspond to Civic Education in this degree are as follows: The childre
n • Individual characteristics: similarities and differences-The name "Physical
characteristics: age, height, weight, sex-tastes and preferences: toys and games
, friends and friends, meals, walks, etc. "The respect for differences as the ba
sis for coexistence in the school and the house • All children have the same rig
hts-Protection-Food, housing and health-law to rest play and fun and family hous
e • Different types of household. Members and relatives (father, mother, grandpa
rents, uncles, etc.) • The collaboration and mutual assistance among members of
the family, distribution of tasks and responsibilities, communication and dialog
ue to foster an environment of respect, cooperation and mutual assistance "The f
amily culture: festivals, games, amusement Measures to prevent accidents in th
e home: falls, burns, poisoning, poisoning, etc. The school • The school: learni
ng and living room • The participation and collaboration in the study and game-r
ules in the game, teamwork The rights and duties of the members of the school
community: students, teachers and parents and co-participation in school activit
ies-law to be respected and duty to respect to peers and teachers, "The proper u
se of materials and spaces within the school
Measures for the prevention of accidents in the school's location • The work a
nd the satisfaction of individual and collective needs, "Identification of the v
arious trades and work in the town-ID products and services locally The custom
s and traditions local: holidays, celebrations, games and dances Measures for
the prevention of accidents in the town: in public, recreation sites and working
Mexico, our country live in Mexico-The map of Mexico. Identifying as "Mexico:
the name of our country. The legend about its origin, "We are Mexicans Mexico
: a country of diverse geography and lifestyle," Identification of some similari
ties and differences between rural and urban areas (landscapes, products, distri
bution, housing, services) "The importance of knowledge, appreciation and respec
t for the diversity of lifestyles and habits common Traditions and symbols of
Mexico - Civic Memorials: September 15 and 16, November 20 - Traditional Festiva
ls: Day of the Dead, the inns, the new year-The symbols : the Flag, Shield and N
ational Anthem.€Narrative about its origin and meaning second grade at this leve
l the contents of Civics, History, Geography and Natural Sciences are studied to
gether from several central themes that can relate. History This course shares w
ith content relating to civic celebrations associated with some historical passa
ges of Mexico. Specific topics that relate to civic education in this grade are
the following: Back to school • The right of children to education, school, spac
e to learn and live "The importance of school attendance
• The need to establish and enforce agreements in school and the school group: c
ommunication and dialogue as the basis for conflict resolution rules for schoo
l life, "Respect for the rights and duties compliance, collaboration and mutual
help in school activities: study and play "The right to be respected and the dut
y to respect peers and teachers," The proper use of materials and spaces within
the school and classroom-Preparation of regulation group Establishment of meas
ures for preventing accidents at school. The School Safety Committee. Participat
ion in mock Family Different types of families. Members and relatives (father,
mother, grandparents, uncles, etc.) The collaboration and mutual assistance amo
ng members of the family, distribution of tasks and responsibilities, communicat
ion and dialogue to foster an environment of respect, affection, support and ass
istance Values mutually promoted in the family unit, family solidarity, Customs:
festivals, games, fun • The satisfaction of basic needs of the family, "Food, s
helter, clothing, health, safety, rest and recreation Rights of child-protecti
on against physical abuse and mental-Housing, food, clothing, health-law to rest
, play and fun Measures to prevent accidents in the home: falls, burns, poison
ing, poisoning, etc. The locality • The name of the town (meanings) • The work a
s a means to meet the needs-identification crafts made by locals. Goods produced
and services provided, the importance of all trades "The exchange of goods and
services among the locals. Identification of public services
-Sequence in the development of a product. Identification of workers involved to
produce Festivities and customs of the locality: dancing, food, crafts, cloth
ing, toys and games Rights and duties of members of the local-law to be respec
ted and the duty to respect others - Use and care of public services (water, ele
ctricity, etc.) Measures for the prevention of accidents on public roads and r
ecreation sites and the local municipality or delegation • The importance of the
organization and implementation of the rules for social interaction • The munic
ipality as a form of organization "The municipality for the town-some municipal
functions: monitoring compliance with the rules and administration of public ser
vices Mexico, our country The different communities in the country: urban and
rural • Identification of some relationships between communities in the country,
commercial and cultural exchange, collaboration and support among Mexican-Respe
ct and appreciation for the diversity of life forms and work • Equality of right
s between Mexican-Freedoms of thought, expression, transit and civic meeting h
olidays and customs - Civic Memorials: 15 and September 16, 1920 November - Trad
itional Festivals: Day of the Dead, the inns, the new year - The national symbol
s: the flag, the Coat of Arms and National Anthem. Narrative about its origin an
d meaning Third grade entity in Mexico • The entity-Origin of its name and meani
ng entity in Mexico
-Location of the entity in the map of Mexico-The Mexican Republic: a federation
of organizations • The organization is divided into municipalities, municipaliti
es of the entity-ID of the municipality of residence and the organization's work
to the satisfaction of individual needs and Collective • The dignity and import
ance of work for the satisfaction of needs. Introduction to the concept of inter
dependence-produced goods and services provided in the locality "The importance
of working collectively and collaboratively to solve local problems: constructio
n and repair of squares, gardens,€markets or road-Advantages and difficulties of
working in group Rights and duties of members of the local-law to be respecte
d and the duty to respect others, Right to participate in decisions on collectiv
e problems, use and care of utilities (water, electricity, etc.), protection of
the environment: soil, water and air The forms of organization in the town-Ide
ntifying organizations involving people in the locality "The purpose of a social
organization rules in social organizations and the local municipality • The are
a is part of a municipality or political delegation "The municipality as a form
of organization-The municipality: territorial space, population and government.
The limits of the town-The town and municipality in the map of the entity-Commun
ities belonging to the municipality The authorities of the municipality or mun
icipal political delegation-president, trustee, officer or deputy municipal poli
tician in the Federal District's main functions municipal authorities: to ensure
compliance with the rules, managing public services
The rights of citizens in the town, right to elect and be elected "Elections in
the municipality to integrate the City's government entity division of powers in
the state-executive: the governor of the state-legislature: Local-Congress Judi
cial branch: High Court of Justice of the State and the court system, the electi
on of the government of the institution • The Constitution of the entity-Corresp
ondence with the Constitution of the United Mexican States "His importance to th
e social and political life in the state • The participation and organization of
citizens in the state. Identification of social and political organizations inv
olving citizens of the entity's population: diversity and interdependence • The
population of the entity-Rural and urban population, ethnic groups and languages
that exist in the entity-Main economic activities and occupations Population •
Identification of cultural manifestations of the region and the country dances,
food, clothing, crafts, songs, games and toys. Importance of knowledge and appre
ciation of cultural diversity of Mexico • The diversity and interdependence amon
g the population living in rural and urban locations-The exchange of goods and s
ervices, cultural exchange, migration and immigration (causes, consequences and
proposed solutions) Equal rights of Mexicans • The Constitution of the United Me
xican States: a law that establishes rights and obligations of the Mexican and a
pplies throughout the country The rights of all children, name and nationality
-Right to be protected by the family and the rule against physical and mental a
buse
-Education and Health, Recreation and Leisure Mexico, Spain • The Border Mexican
territory and political division "The entity in the map of Mexico • The federal
government: the common government of the Mexican The national symbols: the Fl
ag, the Shield and the National Anthem Mexico Fourth Grade, Federal Republic • T
he federal agreement-The Constitution of the United Mexican States: supreme law
of the Federation "The sovereignty of the states of the Federation • The federal
government. The division of powers-executive: the president-legislature: Chambe
r of Deputies and Senate-Judiciary: Supreme Court of the Nation The Constitution
of the United Mexican States • The importance of setting and enforcing agreemen
ts to social harmony. Examples related to family, school and the town • The Cons
titution: fundamental and paramount law of Mexico-The Mexican equality of all be
fore the Constitution-Law establishes the rights and obligations of all Mexicans
, "Identification of general content : individual rights, social rights, structu
re of government of the Republic and ways of integrating the rights of Mexicans
The freedoms of expression, work, beliefs and printing The right of citizens
to vote and be elected in positions of popular representation - In the municipa
lity: aldermen, mayors and municipal president "in the entity: local representat
ives and governor-in the country, deputies, senators and President The rights
of children
-Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959, institutions that protect child
ren. Services provided by The wealth of the country Natural resources, nationa
l heritage, "Identification of major natural resources of the region,€institutio
n and country-Article 27 of the Constitution and the exploitation of natural res
ources, importance of the rational exploitation of resources for preservation. T
he protection of the environment • The work and wealth-production work in the co
untryside and the city-The main economic activities of the popula-tion-The impor
tance and dignity of all trades in the production of national wealth "Article 12
3 of the Constitution The rural and urban areas • The population-The population
in urban and rural areas. Comparison of size-Ethnic Identification of Mexico's m
ost populous cities, "The interdependence between rural and city The main prob
lems of urban and rural populations" Meeting the needs of the population: food,
housing, health, education and employment-migration from the countryside to the
cities. "The main causes of population concentration in large cities. Causes and
Consequences • The importance of organization and participation for the solutio
n of the problems the media in the country The means of transport and communic
ation channels "His importance to the relationship, the exchange and integration
of different regions and entities of the country, "The role of mass media: news
papers, radio and television media as resources to express and difudir Mexican
Reviews The freedom of expression and the right to information in Mexico Mexico
a multiethnic and multicultural
Features of ethnic and cultural diversity of Mexico-El mestizaje: fusion of va
rious cultures, ethnic groups: elements of its history and cultural events-The l
anguages used in Mexico • The Spanish and their regional variations in Mexico
Languages Indigenous The freedom of thought, forms of manifestation and expressi
on, the plurality of views and the need for tolerance, freedom of belief and the
plurality of religions in Mexico The freedom, respect for human rights and tole
rance as foundations of social life. The fight against discrimination Fifth grad
e social coexistence and the importance of laws • The importance of rules and st
andards for social • The participation of citizens in the lawmaking The functi
ons of the laws, establish rights -Establish procedures and duties to administer
justice, ensure coexistence and social peace • Equality before the law guarante
es equal individual Rights: prohibition of slavery, equality of men and women
before the law Terms of freedom: freedom of thought, expression and assembly,
right to information rights of personal security, inviolability of the home-de
tention only with a warrant and rights of the detainee-torture ban The individ
ual rights are inviolable and inalienable under any circumstances • The protecti
on of the rights of Mexican-Identifying bodies to seek and administer justice "O
rganizations defending the rights of Mexicans. The National Commission on Human
Rights Social Rights • The right to education
"The education and illiteracy in Mexico. The importance of education for nationa
l development, public education in Mexico. The Constitutional principles of Arti
cle Third-The State's obligation to provide preschool, primary and secondary sch
ools and the responsibility of parents and society in the work of education • Th
e right to health. The fourth article of the Constitution, "Identification of so
me major health problems in Mexico. Drug addiction and alcoholism as a health is
sue, "The importance of preserving the ecological balance. Campaigns, programs a
nd institutions responsible for health care in Mexico: government and nongovernm
ental • The work-employment and unemployment in Mexico, Children working-labor r
ights. Article 123, in Mexico unions rights of childhood, Convention on the Righ
ts of the Child, 1989 (basics) The rights of citizens in history-France 1789: de
claration of human rights and citizen-Decree Hidalgo-Morelos against slavery and
feelings of the nation-The Reform Laws. Freedom of thought -1948: Universal Dec
laration of Human Rights Mexico and the world.€Principles of international relat
ions • The national sovereignty as the basis for Mexico's relations with other c
ountries • The Mexican people's struggle for sovereignty, "The War of Independen
ce" The fight against foreign invasions in the nineteenth century • The self-det
ermination and international solidarity Sixth Grade The Mexican Republic
The components of the state's land, people and government of Republic • Defini
tion component substance of the Mexico-The states of the Federation, the Union's
powers: the executive, legislative and judicial • The State Constitution Mexico
; supreme law of the Federation Sovereignty • The sovereignty resides in the peo
ple. Article 29 of the Constitution • The democracy as a form of exercise of sov
ereignty • The legislative process. The right to initiative Democracy as a form
of government • The concept of democracy, "Procedures for the integration of the
organs of our government. The elections, Method for making decisions and resolv
ing conflicts peacefully The political parties as forms of organization and pa
rticipation of citizens The conditions of democracy: respect for human rights
and legality Justice is procurement and manage Supreme Court. Features Attor
ney General's Office-Office of the State-operated • The right under the Constitu
tion of 1917 Background of the Constitution of 1917: Constitutions of 1824 and
1857 • The Constitution of 1917 as a result of the Mexican Revolution Congress
Constituent aspirations of the Mexican people in the Revolution: liberty, democr
acy, effective suffrage, education, land and labor-Articles 3, 27 and 123 • The
amendment to the Constitution, to amend sections Process-Identifying constitutio
nal Recent changes Constitution: Articles 3, 27 and 130
Mexico, a country with various cultural traits and social diversity of Mexico
regional and social differences on the issues related to: development, social we
lfare and satisfaction of social rights, ethnic groups and languages of Mexico.
The Spanish and their regional variations. Indigenous languages, regional and na
tional traditions. Miscegenation • The diversity of ideas, religions and politic
al positions, the plurality of views and the need for tolerance, freedom of beli
ef and religious pluralism in Mexico. Article 24 of the Constitution, parties an
d social organizations and forms of citizen participation. The importance of str
engthening democracy • The fight against racial discrimination, sexual social Th
e freedom, respect for human rights and tolerance as the foundation of social co
existence • The importance of civic participation and international relations Me
xico The principles Mexico's relations with other countries, respect for natio
nal sovereignty. The thought of Juarez: "Respect the rights of others is peace"-
the self-determination and international solidarity "Estrada Doctrine • The stru
ggle for peace in the world, armed conflicts in the world today," The agreements
between nations as a means of conflict resolution • The Organization of the Uni
ted Nations peace efforts