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The study exploredthe understanding of prospective teachers regarding good citizenship. The study used a qualitative case study design and a self-constructed, semi-structured interview guide to interview two prospective teachers. Findings of the study revealed that prospective teachers had an indepthunderstanding of good citizenship andwas based on a person who is loyal to one’s country, honest in their dealings, distinguishes between right and wrong, and religiously follows the rules and regulations of their country to ensure the integrity, peace, and harmony to theirpersonal capacity.Since producing good citizens is a collective effort of parents, teachers, and society, prospective teachers,mentioned that all three contributors can either make or break a person’s dedication to becoming a good citizen. It is, therefore, crucial that the fundamentals of citizenship should be taught in schools. Similarly, students from broken families have an increased likelihoodof developing socio-emotional dilemmas that negatively impact themduring their development ofa sense of true citizenship. Moreover, if a society isuncivilized,producing good citizens becomes highly improbable. Therefore, despite having sound knowledge of citizenship along with its values and impact, dedicated efforts are necessary to produce good citizens irrespective of culture and religion. Furthermore, it has been concluded that prospective teachers have highlighted the significance of integrating citizenship instruction within theschool curriculum. It is highlighted that patriotism can be developed by educating and training students about the values, culture, and significance of their country. 

Keywords: Prospective teachers, Citizenship, Case study, Qualitative analysis, Good citizen.