A Study on the Educational Value of Picture Books in Civic Education

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to explore the meaning and methods of civic education and to identify the educational significance of picture books in terms of civic education. Method : This study derived the educational value of picture books in terms of civic education through a literature review. Results : In terms of civics education, picture books have the following advantages First, picture books allow students to engage in higher-order cognitive processing; second, picture books allow students to empathize with other people's situations and provide first-hand experience. Third, picture books allow students to have a balanced view of phenomena. Conclusion : Picture books have an important educational value in terms of civic education. Further research should be conducted to verify the learning effects of using picture books in actual civic education.