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:
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 1g |
the importance of a free press, and the media's role in society, including the internet, in providing information and affecting opinion |
| 1i |
the United Kingdom's relations in Europe, including the European Union, and relations with the Commonwealth and the United Nations |
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 builds on unit 14 'Developing skills of democratic participation' in the key stage 3 scheme of work, and links with unit 10 'Rights and responsibilities in the world of work', unit 1 'Human rights', unit 5 'How the economy functions' and unit 6 'Business and enterprise'.
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