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:
| 1g |
the importance of a free press, and the media's role in society, including the internet, in providing information and affecting opinion |
| 1h |
the rights and responsibilities of consumers, employers and employees |
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 |
| 3b |
negotiate, decide and take part responsibly in school and community-based activities |
| 3c |
reflect on the process of participating |
This unit links with unit 5 'How the economy functions' and unit 11 'Europe - who decides?'
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