Abstract

The study aimed at identifying the role of social studies teachers in developing values of citizenship among secondary school students in Ahmadi governorate in the State of Kuwait from the view point of the students. The sample of the study was consisted of (546) male and female Students whom were selected in a random stratified procedure. To achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire consisted of (38) items was developed and divided into four dimensions: (belonging and loyalty, political awareness, social work, tolerance and respect for the other).The study found that the degree of approval of the role of social studies teachers in the development of citizenship values among secondary school students in Ahmadi Governorate at Kuwait from the point of view of students was high. The results indicated that there were statistically significant differences at (alpha less than 0.05) in Students' responses on the role of social studies teachers in the development of citizenship values among secondary school students attributed the variable of gender in favor of females, grade in favor of higher grade, and nationality in favor of Kuwaitis. Also, there were no significant statistical differences that were attributed to specialization variable. In light of the results, the researchers recommended: The need for teachers to train students to take responsibility through assigning duties, and involve them, especially students from nonKuwaiti nationalities in all activities and events that promote the values of citizenship.