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Develop
an appreciation for the individual's role in the family and
community (local, regional, international).
The
pupil should be able to:
identify traits which make people individuals, e.g. physical,
beliefs, personalities;
express responsible actions and attitudes within the family
setting, e.g. respect for others/authority figures;
Recognise
the rights and responsibilities of individuals within the
community.
The
pupil should be able to:
identify the traits which bind us as a community, e.g. common
beliefs, values, symbols, collaboration;
express responsible actions and attitudes in the wider community,
e.g. respect for property/authority, participation in elections;
identify rights, freedoms and responsibilities of citizens.
Appreciate
the impact of government on the lives of citizens.
The
pupil should be able to:
identify types of government, e.g. democracy, republic;
recognise government's role in employment generation:
- as an employer
- as a facilitator
Develop
an understanding and tolerance for the roles and responsibilities
of others, especially those in leadership positions.
The
pupil should be able to:
describe how leaders are chosen;
compare differing leadership qualities and styles;
value constitutional methods of leadership selection;
accept the democratic process.
Develop
a sense of patriotism, and respect for national symbols.
The
pupil should be able to:
recognise national symbols and practices, e.g. flag, coat
of arms, anthem,pledge;
practice acceptable modes of patriotic behaviour, e.g. standing
at attention for anthem, respect for the flag;
appreciate the need to defend one's country.
Develop
an understanding of various concepts.
The
pupil should be able to:
define the concepts: government, electoral process, parliament;
describe the structure of government: the legislature, the
executive, the judiciary;
construct graphs, posters, tables, etc. which demonstrate
the skills and knowledge acquired.
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