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THE CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION FRAMEWORK
The citizenship education framework that is represented on page 10 in a circular graphic is recast here in tabular form, suitable for screen readers and potentially useful for teach- ers when preparing instruction. Each of the four main elements of citizenship education – active participation, identity, attributes, and structures – is addressed in a separate table. Readers are encouraged to refer to the introductory text at the bottom of page 9 when using this appendix.
Structures – Power and systems within societies
Ways of Developing Citizenship Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes
Related Terms and Topics
• Develop an understanding of the importance of rules and laws
• Develop an understanding of how political, economic, and social institutions affect their lives
• Develop an understanding of power dynamics
• Develop an understanding of the dynamic and complex
relationships within and between systems
• democracy
• self-determination
• rules and law
• institutions
• power and authority
• security
• systems
Active Participation – Work for the common good in local, national, and global communities
Ways of Developing Citizenship Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes
Related Terms and Topics
• Voice informed opinions on matters relevant to their community
• Adopt leadership roles in their community
• Participate in their community
• Investigate controversial issues
• Demonstrate collaborative, innovative problem solving
• Build positive relationships with diverse individuals and
groups
• decision making and voting
• influence
• conflict resolution and
peace building
• reconciliation
• reciprocity
• advocacy
• stewardship
• leadership
• volunteering
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