Primary School Citizenship

Digital Citizenship in Primary Education: A Systematic Literature Review Describing How It is Implemented

Ania Tadlaoui-Brahmi, Kostanca Çuko, Lionel Alvarez

Systematic review of how digital citizenship is taught in primary schools. Finds lessons focus on safety and technical skills, less on participation and ethics. Teachers can use this to balance online safety with critical thinking, empathy, and responsible online participation.

Citizenship in the Elementary Classroom Through the Lens of Peer Relations

Minke A. Krijnen, Bjorn G. J. Wansink, Yvonne H. M. van den Berg, Jan van Tartwijk, Tim Mainhard

Primary students learn citizenship through everyday peer interactions, such as cooperation, inclusion, or conflict. The study shows teachers play a key role in shaping these classroom relationships and can promote respect, fairness, and peaceful behavior through daily teaching practices.

Digital Citizenship Education Supported by Blended Learning in Primary School

Mustafa Erol

The study tested an 11-week blended learning program on digital citizenship for fourth graders. Students in the program improved more in digital citizenship, digital literacy, and technology skills than those in regular classes, showing teachers can use blended learning to better develop responsible digital users.

Primary Students’ Learning About Citizenship Through Data Science

Katie Makar, Kym Fry, Lyn English

The study looked at 9–10-year-old primary students learning digital citizenship through class activities. It found that while students focused a lot on online safety, teachers need to give more guidance on thinking critically, making ethical choices, and participating responsibly online.

Investigating Critical Citizenship Education Within Primary School Art Curriculum

Monique Putter, Elmarie Costandius

The study explored how South African primary students learn critical citizenship through art and storytelling, helping them develop ideas about belonging, caring, and social justice. It shows teachers can use creative projects to build students’ citizenship awareness.