FOSTERING A CULTURE OF INFORMATION SECURITY IN SCHOOLS: AGE-APPROPRIATE TEACHING METHODS, ACTIVE LEARNING TECHNIQUES AND EFFECTIVENESS ASSESSMENT

Abstract

The present article proposes a systematic framework for the pedagogy of imparting foundational competencies in information security to schoolchildren within the digital environment. The document delineates the objectives and principles of education, encompassing primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary schools. It elucidates active teaching methodologies and a comprehensive system for evaluating performance. A notable emphasis is placed on the role of the family and interdisciplinary collaboration in cultivating a sustainable culture of safe and responsible online behaviour.