General Introduction to the module

Welcome Message:

Dear students, you are welcome to Citizenship and transformative Education Module designed for first-year students in the University of Rwanda with the aim to equip you with the notions, principles, and values required to contribute to your transformation into patriotic and responsible citizens.

Brief Description of the module:

This module describes the concepts, theories, and principles of citizenship. It  discusses and analyses the strategies and mechanisms to monitor and promote  principles and values of a good citizen. It also provides skills applied to protect and promote integrity principles and practices,  human rights, conflicts resolutions and peace development.

Module Expected Learning Outcomes:
Upon the completion of the module you should be able to:

1. Describe the concepts, Characteristics, Principles of Citizenship, Integrity, Human rights and Peace building.
2. Apply theories, principles, and Strategies to promote Citizenship, Integrity principles, Human rights and Peace education
3. Analyze critically the history of Rwanda in relation to Citizenship and transformative education
4. Exhibit the attitudes and behaviors change in recognition of Citizenship, Integrity, Human rights and Peace principles and Values

To achieve the Expected Learning Outcomes (ELOs), this module is organized into four Units:

• Unit 1: Civic Education
• Unit 2: Integrity system
• Unit 3: Human rights
• Unit 4: Peace education

For each unit, you will be exposed to various learning activities mainly but not limited to:

• Discussion forums
• Reflective assignments
• Quizzes (Questions-answer Learning)

The supporting resources relevant to this module and planned learning activities will be also given to you for guidance.

Assessment patterns:
Dear students, be reminded that at the end this module, the assessment of this module will consider in Course Assessments (CAT) which include online participation, quizzes attempts, assignments submission  (which account for 50% of the overall mark) the final exam (50% as well).

Facilitator details:

Unit 1: Civic Education: Murenzi Janvier, Phone Number: +250783078407, Email: janmurenzi1@gmail.com

Unit 2: Integrity Systems: Dr. Pravda Mfurankunda, Phone number: +250788511297, Email: pmfurankunda@gmail.com 
Unit 3: Human Rights: Jean Baptiste Serugo, Phone Number: +250788569164 Email: jbsserugo@gmail.com
Unit 4: Peace Education: Emmanuel Tuyisingize, Phone number: +250788760089, Email: emmatuyisingize@gmail.com
Overall Coordinator: Dr. Straton Rurangirwa, Phone Number: +250786816681, Email: rurastra@gmail.com