The Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republika Srpska, on the proposal of the Republic Pedagogical Institute, adopted a new Rulebook on the curriculum for basic education and education, which is in the application of the school 2024/25. .
“The Republic Pedagogical Institute has proposed that the subject of ‘democracy and human rights’ is not independent, while expecting human rights learning, the basis of citizen participation – in the existing teaching subjects,” said the Republika Srpska Ministry of Education and Culture
“This proposal is based on the recommendations of the relevant education organizations that indicate more than one subject, as well as the analysis that has shown that the current realization of civic awareness and critical thinking has often reduced to reproduction of materials and learning for evaluation,” explain.
So from the school 2024/2025. The subject of “Democracy and Human Rights” is not an integral part of the plan and program for basic education and education, and the expected learning outcomes under this case are installed in other teaching subjects.
The subject of democracy and human rights in Republika Srpska aimed for students to bring the basic principles of democratic society closer, the importance of respect for human rights, as well as the role of citizens in modern political processes.
Through classes, students acquainted concepts such as freedom, equality, justice and tolerance, and develop critical thinking and awareness of the importance of active civil participation. This subject can help young people better understand their rights and obligations, as well as mechanisms for protection of rights within domestic and international law.
