Civics and Citizenship: Learning about Democracy
We welcome all parents and guardians to our newly created school blog page where we hope to effectively inform you on the education and welfare of your children within the school year.
Topic at hand and the importance of learning this:
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It is important for year 4 students this year to investigate and understand the qualities of Civics and Citizenship Education (CCE). CCE attempts to promote students participation in Australia's society by giving them a range of skills, values and a wealth of knowledge to become informed citizens in the community around them (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Agency[ACARA], 2018). In fact a students journey on becoming an active and informed citizen connects to the second goal of the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians. This goal further highlights Australia's governments commitment to work with schools and education sectors to create successful learners and confident and creative individuals (Ministerial Council on Education, employment, Training and Youth Affairs, 2009).
(MCEETY, 20010)
we will be learning for the term:
For the term we have
e decided to focus on the idea of identity where students will attempt to explore the values and backgrounds they hold close which have substantial underpinnings of Civic and Citizenship education in a democratic society. To showcase what we currently are learning in ours classrooms on the topic of CCE, we have been attempting to provide students a whole range of different opportunities to engage in. Much of the in class activities have been focused on group discussions and team building skills to develop students teamwork and negotiation skills. By creating an environment where students are not only learning but are also building respect and positive attitude for one another help development of their own individual identity (Reynolds, 2012). We further attempt to explore this idea of identity by openly engaging with the wider community outside the school. For example as a school we attempt to provide opportunity to spark every students interest and while core subjects are pivotal to a child's education, we believe giving students new experiences breeds creativity (ACARA, 2016). Sporting events and workshops in the community are a positive way to allow students to grow and mature into informed citizens by giving them skills they would use in real life situations (Reynolds, 2012).
e decided to focus on the idea of identity where students will attempt to explore the values and backgrounds they hold close which have substantial underpinnings of Civic and Citizenship education in a democratic society. To showcase what we currently are learning in ours classrooms on the topic of CCE, we have been attempting to provide students a whole range of different opportunities to engage in. Much of the in class activities have been focused on group discussions and team building skills to develop students teamwork and negotiation skills. By creating an environment where students are not only learning but are also building respect and positive attitude for one another help development of their own individual identity (Reynolds, 2012). We further attempt to explore this idea of identity by openly engaging with the wider community outside the school. For example as a school we attempt to provide opportunity to spark every students interest and while core subjects are pivotal to a child's education, we believe giving students new experiences breeds creativity (ACARA, 2016). Sporting events and workshops in the community are a positive way to allow students to grow and mature into informed citizens by giving them skills they would use in real life situations (Reynolds, 2012).
How you can Aid your child in Civics and Citizenship education:
Our school attempts to best provide knowledge for students to become informed individuals and we strongly believe families can further this. This blog attempts to keep you in the loop about your child's education and make provide insight on effective ways to give impactful experiences for your child. For example, by allowing your child to partake in community events and sports will lead to children finding their own identity, values and likes. (Churchill, 2012). It is pivotal that all stakeholders involved work together to provide that child opportunity to grow as an individual, both academically and personally.
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