noun
civic education; citizenship education
Refers to education that fosters knowledge, skills, and attitudes for active and responsible citizenship, often in school curricula.
公民教育は民主主義社会の基盤を育てる。
Civic education nurtures the foundation of a democratic society.
新しい学習指導要領では公民教育の充実が求められている。
The new curriculum guidelines call for the enhancement of citizenship education.
Compound of 公民 (citizen, public) and 教育 (education). The term is a direct translation of the English 'civic education' or 'citizenship education'.