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:
| 1b |
the diversity of national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in the United Kingdom and the need for mutual respect and understanding |
| 1i |
the world as a global community, and the political, economic, environmental and social implications of this, and the role of the European Union, the Commonwealth and the United Nations |
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 |
| 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 |
This unit links with unit 4 'Britain - a diverse society?'.
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