Citizenship Diversity Aims and Objectives The aim of

Citizenship & Diversity

Aims and Objectives The aim of today’s lesson is to introduce the new unit and explore some of the key terms relating to citizenship and diversity. Learning Outcome Define the terms ‘citizen’ and ‘citizenship’ Outline the Public Services view of good citizenship. Identify the terminology associated with Citizenship and Diversity.

Citizenship & Diversity Throughout this unit everyone will be entitled to their own opinion as long as it is expressed in a mature manner. You MUST be aware of the diversity in the classroom and respect others before you contribute.

Post it! What is a citizen? Outline some of the roles citizens should fulfil.

Who is a citizen?

Who is a citizen? A citizen is someone who is a member of a political community or state such as a country like the UK. List several key things that might make you a citizen?

Who is a citizen? A citizen is someone who is a member of a political community or state such as a country like the UK. Several key things that might make you a citizen: Your place of birth Your family background Where you live Whether you are a taxpayer Whether you are eligible to vote in elections Whether you work Whether you are a student What community activities you take part in

Two main areas of citizenship Legal definitions Citizenship Moral and political definitions

Moral and political citizen Government initiatives to define moral and political citizenship have focused on 3 main elements: Social and moral responsibility Community involvement Political literacy

Social and Moral Responsibility This is the development of behaviour that is respectful towards others including peers and those in authority. It includes the concept of ‘Civic Duty’ responsibility towards people in your community and their responsibility towards you. This ensures that community members live safely and help/support each other.

Activity – Community Involvement Community involvement is about taking an active interest in your community and becoming involved with the life and concerns of your neighbourhood. In pairs create a spider diagram or poster listing the different ways in which you could contribute to your local community.

Political literacy means understanding the political life of society, locally, regionally and nationally. It involves knowing the way local and national governments work and being clear on the role you can play in democracy. It is also about knowing your rights as a citizen and making sure you live up to your responsibilities

Legal Citizenship You will automatically become a British Citizen if at least one of your parents is a British Citizen You will become a British Citizen from the date of adoption by a British Citizen. You can apply to become a British Citizen if you have lived in the UK for over 5 years.

Ways to apply for British citizenship If you have settled here because of work or as an asylum seeker you can still apply for British citizenship. There are two main ways to do this: Registration Naturalisation You will need to look these up at a later date.

Citizenship test Complete the sample questions taken from the citizenship test on life in the UK. The pass mark is 75%. If you score less than this you are unable to be granted British citizenship. Type ‘citizenship test’ in to google and click on the second link: http: //www. theuktest. com/life-in-the-uk-test/6

Public Service View of Citizenship How would our public services define citizenship? ? Working in pairs – write a statement showing how the public services would define citizenship

Public service view of citizenship All public services require active citizens and it is important that the services set a good example of citizenship to members of the public due to the power and influence they have. Your chances of recruitment into a public service will be greatly increased if you are an active citizen.

What is citizenship? Legal Moral Public Service view

Recap Extension Green learners, need to pair with the Red/Amber Learners. The Green learners will peer teach and share their notes.

Good Citizens

Benefits of a good citizen Rights The State You Responsibilities Being a good citizen has many benefits for your community! For example volunteering in roles such as; Special Police Constable or Mountain/Cave Rescue can provide essential support to the regular services.

Benefits of a ‘good citizen’

Benefits of a ‘good citizen’ Challenging injustice and making a positive difference to effect fairness and to improve society Now complete the ‘case study’ section on your handout

Activity Do NOT plagiarise! You are now to carry out research into the key terms relating to ‘Citizenship, Equality and Diversity’ You need to look around college, take photos of relevant posters and hand in key terms before the end of the lesson.

Check Back The aim of today’s lesson is to introduce the new unit and explore some of the key terms relating to citizenship and diversity. Learning Outcome Define the terms ‘citizen’ and ‘citizenship’ Outline the Public Services view of good citizenship. Identify the terminology associated with Citizenship and Diversity.