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Turnbull High School. a community of faith engaged in learning. Citizenship. What is the aim of Citizenship Education?. “Citizenship education is learning and teaching that aims to prepare pupils for thoughtful and responsible participation in political, economic, social and cultural life.” - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
TurnbullCitizenship
a community of faith engaged in learning
Turnbull High School
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Sep-06 2
What is the aim of Citizenship What is the aim of Citizenship Education?Education?
“Citizenship education is learning and teaching that aims to prepare
pupils for thoughtful and responsible participation
in political, economic, social and cultural life.”
(LTS and SEED)
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Sep-06 3
Where has Citizenship Education come Where has Citizenship Education come from?from? EDUCATIONAL POLICY
HGIOS Citizenship and Global Citizenship A Curriculum for Excellence
• responsible citizens with– respect for others– commitment to participate responsibly in political, economic, social and cultural lifeand able to– develop knowledge and understanding of the world and Scotland's place in it– understand different beliefs and cultures – make informed choices and decisions – evaluate environmental, scientific and technological issues – develop informed, ethical views of complex issues.
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Sep-06 4
Where has Citizenship Education come Where has Citizenship Education come from?from?
LEGAL OBLIGATIONS
UN Convention on Childs Rights EU Declaration of Human Rights Race Relations Acts Disability Discrimination Acts National Priority 4 - Values and
Citizenship
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Sep-06 5
Where has Citizenship Education come Where has Citizenship Education come from?from?
SCHOOL MISSION
A Charter for Catholic Schools in Scotland
• a commitment to the integrated education and formation of the whole person
• an inclusive ethos which aims to honour the life, dignity and voice of each person, made in the image of God
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Sep-06 6
What does Citizenship Education What does Citizenship Education entail?entail?
suitable political, economic, social and cultural values and dispositions
(eg awareness of rights and responsibilities)
skills and competences(eg debate and discussion)
suitable political, economic, social and cultural knowledge and understanding
(eg political process)
creativity and enterprise
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Sep-06 7
How DO we address these How DO we address these obligations?obligations?
Permeation of suitable Citizenship learning and teaching across the curriculum through:
PUPIL PARTICIPATION IN DECISION MAKING
CURRICULAR CONTENT
GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY LINKS
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Sep-06 8
How ARE we addressing these How ARE we addressing these obligations?obligations?
Pupil voice and participation in decision making
Pupil council Pupil consultation and focus groups National Young Peoples Advisory Group Departmental feedback on learning and teaching Target setting after awards (eg Aiming High) School club activities
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Sep-06 9
How ARE we addressing these How ARE we addressing these obligations?obligations?
Curricular content
S1 Awareness Raising Day S2 Anti Sectarian Day Subject content (eg RMPS, PSE) Problem solving skills Investigation and research skills Communication and group work skills Formative assessment
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Sep-06 10
How ARE we addressing these How ARE we addressing these obligations?obligations?
Global and community links
Live with Hope Centre Work Scottish International Relief Work Holocaust Week Activities Eco School Activities The Life Club Activities Fair Trade Activities Active Sports Community Involvement Activities MSP’s in Schools Project