Sir, - It was with delight that I read Catherine Foley's article on the civic, political and social education programme in second level schools (Education & Living, June 9th). As a part-time lecturer in social policy and administration at a third-level institute, I have experienced at first hand the results of years of neglect and inattention in this area of the second-level curriculum.
Year after year I have despaired at the ignorance of many students and the lack of even the most basic understanding or knowledge of civil, political or social matters.
Now I can look forward to teaching more enlightened and insightful students in these matters! - Yours, etc., David Whelan
North Strand, Dublin 3.