This unit addresses the following aspects of the key stage 3 citizenship programme of study:
Knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens
Pupils should be taught about:
| 1a |
the legal
and human rights and responsibilities underpinning society, basic aspects
of the criminal justice system, and how both relate to young people |
| 1d |
the key
characteristics of parliamentary and other forms of government |
| 1f |
the work
of community-based, national and international voluntary groups |
Developing skills of enquiry and communication
Pupils should be taught to:
| 2a |
think
about topical political, spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues, problems
and events by analysing information and its sources, including ICT-based
sources |
| 2b |
justify
orally and in writing a personal opinion about such issues, problems or
events |
| 2c |
contribute
to group and exploratory class discussions, and take part in debates |
Developing skills of participation and responsible action
Pupils should be taught to:
| 3a |
use their
imagination to consider other people's experiences and be able to think
about, express and explain views that are not their own |
| 3b |
negotiate,
decide and take part responsibly in both school and community-based activities |
| 3c
|
reflect
on the process of participating |
This unit links with unit 6 'Government, elections and
voting'.
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