THE ROLE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN PROMOTING GOOD CITIZENSHIP IN SCHOOLS: A FOUNDATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY

Authors

  • Sarawut Kaewmahasuriyawong MahamakutBuddhist University Srilanchang Campus

Keywords:

Good Citizenship, Primary School Students, Civic Mindedness, Civic Duty, School Society

Abstract

            This academic article aims to analyze the roles and responsibilities of primary school students as school citizens and proposes effective strategies to promote these roles,. As the ages of 7–12 represent a critical period for moral and social development, schools serve as a "mini-society" for cultivating citizenship,.                                                                               

           The analysis identifies four key dimensions of student roles: (1) Discipline and Responsibility, such as punctuality and adherence to rules; (2) Public Mind and Social Support, through volunteering and caring for public property; (3) Democratic Participation, including student council elections and peaceful conflict resolution; and (4) Environmental Citizenship,,. Crucial enabling factors include teachers acting as role models and the creation of a democratic classroom atmosphere,. The study recommends integrating citizenship education across all subjects, providing spaces for learning by doing, and fostering strong school-home collaboration to build a foundation for quality citizens in a sustainable democratic society        

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2026-06-30

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Kaewmahasuriyawong , S. (2026). THE ROLE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN PROMOTING GOOD CITIZENSHIP IN SCHOOLS: A FOUNDATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY. R Light Journal, 2(2), 207–218. retrieved from https://so16.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/RLHT/article/view/4334

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