This unit addresses the following aspects of the key stage 4 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 and how they relate to citizens, including the role and operation of the criminal and civil justice systems |
| 1b |
the origins and implications of the diverse national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in the United Kingdom and the need for mutual respect and understanding |
| 1c |
the work of parliament, the government and the courts in making and shaping the law |
| 1d |
the importance of playing an active part in democratic and electoral processes |
| 1f |
the opportunities for individuals and voluntary groups to bring about social change locally, nationally, in Europe and internationally |
| 1i |
the United Kingdom's relations in Europe, including the European Union, and relations with the Commonwealth and the United Nations |
| 1j |
the wider issues and challenges of global interdependence and responsibility, including sustainable development and Local Agenda 21 |
Developing skills of enquiry and communication
Pupils should be taught to:
| 2a |
research a topical political, spiritual, moral, social or cultural issue, problem or event by analysing information from different sources, including ICT-based sources, showing an awareness of the use and abuse of statistics |
| 2b |
express, justify and defend 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 formal 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, explain and critically evaluate views that are not their own. |
This unit builds on unit 3 'Human rights' in the key stage 3 scheme of work. It links with unit 4 'How and why are laws made?' and unit 3 'Challenging racism and discrimination'.
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