Endorsements

“New Vision Civics is being recommended as a textbook for grades 7-9, to support Civics, Culture, History and Social Studies among other disciplines. It could also be useful as a teaching resource for student teachers at the tertiary level.”

“As Minister with responsibility for Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, I welcome the all-embracing New Vision Civics book that captures our history, culture, governance and national objectives, under one cover. This is strategic information to guide Jamaica’s social development.”

“I welcome the New Vision Civics publication as a valuable addition to the education system. The book should be easily accessible at schools and public libraries across Jamaica.”

“I believe New Vision Civics will be an invaluable resource for students who will become more knowledgeable about their responsibilities and the true meaning of citizenship”

“New Vision Civics is a contemporary, comprehensive, and attention-grabbing civic publication. Its design and content foster pride and patriotism in being Jamaican. With its expansive coverage, this book undergirds Marcus Garvey’s tenet that, “A people without knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. The book provides context of the Jamaican journey and I am confident that it will nurture deep-sinking roots in our students, to help in making our nation a better place to live, work and raise our families.”

“An excellent book! Teachers of Civics at my school have found it to be a useful resource for teaching Grades 7 to 9.”

“Wow, Wow! Excellent Work! This book is really filled with useful information.  I would recommend this as a great resource book for teachers at the primary level.” 

“This should be a compulsory text. Too many Jamaicans have no clue about the structure of government and other civic matters.”

“I love this. I taught Civics for many years at the institution where I worked. I always emphasize the importance of Government and citizens’ Rights and Responsibilities, to make them knowledgeable of their role as law abiding citizens.”

“Congratulations on your great work to uplift our students and citizens.”

“New Vision Civics is timely! Despite its critical importance, civics has been absent from the school curriculum for too long. This subject, once a staple of education, is urgently needed to lift the bar of understanding of how to function effectively in society and with government. Our students will form the critical mass from which effective citizens and leaders will emerge to safeguard our future and our democracy. Every student at the secondary and tertiary level, and all teachers should have a copy of this book.”

“Civics is critical to the education system. Its absence is most notable when we see the fallout in behaviour generated by lack of respect for self and one another. We should move forward with urgency for its reintroduction as students as well as every Jamaican need to know their fit in society, their rights and responsibilities.”