Politics is the process by which people decide how to live together – whether it is a family, a school, or a nation. Government is the system used to make the decisions. There are many different systems of government – ranging from autocracy to democracy. In a democracy everyone has the right to an equal say, and decisions are made through discussion and voting. In school, young people reflect on different systems of government and how decisions are made in their school and society. They learn about the practice of democratic politics through participation in class and student council elections.
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Suggestions for Government & Politics
Educating for democracy Vol. I
- Part 1Part 1 - Understanding democracy and human rights Unit 1 – What the concepts mean Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1 - Understanding democracy and human rights Unit 1Unit 1 – What the concepts mean Chapter 11. Politics, democracy & democratic governance of schools 1.1 Politics Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1 - Understanding democracy and human rights Unit 1Unit 1 – What the concepts mean Chapter 11. Politics, democracy & democratic governance of schools 1.2 Democracy Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1 - Understanding democracy and human rights Unit 1Unit 1 – What the concepts mean Chapter 11. Politics, democracy & democratic governance of schools 1.3 Democratic governance of schools Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1 - Understanding democracy and human rights Unit 2Unit 2 – The key to a dynamic concept of citizenship11 2. Political culture Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1 - Understanding democracy and human rights Unit 3Unit 3 - Educating for democracy and human rights 5. Professional ethics of EDC/HRE teachers: three principles Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1 - Understanding democracy and human rights Unit 3Unit 3 - Educating for democracy and human rights Chapter 55. Professional ethics of EDC/HRE teachers: three principles 5.1 Principle of non-indoctrination Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1 - Understanding democracy and human rights Unit 3Unit 3 - Educating for democracy and human rights Chapter 55. Professional ethics of EDC/HRE teachers: three principles 5.2 Principle of controversial discussion Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1 - Understanding democracy and human rights Unit 3Unit 3 - Educating for democracy and human rights Chapter 55. Professional ethics of EDC/HRE teachers: three principles 5.3 Empowering students to promote their interests Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 2Part 2 - Teaching democracy and human rights Unit 1Unit 1 - Conditions of teaching and learning Chapter 22. Task and key questions for conditions of teaching and learning 2 – Work file 6: Rethinking the teacher’s role from a democratic point of view Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 2Part 2 - Teaching democracy and human rights Unit 1Unit 1 - Conditions of teaching and learning Chapter 22. Task and key questions for conditions of teaching and learning 2 – Work file 7: How to develop a democratic atmosphere in the classroom Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 2Part 2 - Teaching democracy and human rights Unit 1Unit 1 - Conditions of teaching and learning Chapter 22. Task and key questions for conditions of teaching and learning 2 – Work file 8: How to develop school as a democratic community Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 2Part 2 - Teaching democracy and human rights Unit 3Unit 3 - Understanding politics Chapter 22. Task and key questions to understand politics 2 – Work file 1: How can I address politics in my EDC/HRE classes? Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 2Part 2 - Teaching democracy and human rights Unit 3Unit 3 - Understanding politics Chapter 22. Task and key questions to understand politics 2 – Work file 2: How can I support my students in judging political issues? Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 3Part 3 - Tools for teaching and learning democracy and human rights Unit 1Unit 1 - Toolbox for teachers Tool 1: Task-based learning Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 3Part 3 - Tools for teaching and learning democracy and human rights Unit 2Unit 2 - Toolbox for students Tool 15: Holding debates Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
Growing up in democracy Vol. II
- Unit 3UNIT 3: Equality – Minorities and majorities Lesson 4: A matrix of power Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- UNIT 6: Power and authority – I am the boss! Am I? Primary, Secondary 1
- Unit 6UNIT 6: Power and authority – I am the boss! Am I? Lesson 1: Superhero? Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Unit 6UNIT 6: Power and authority – I am the boss! Am I? Lesson 2: Good guys, bad guys? Primary, Secondary 1
- Unit 6UNIT 6: Power and authority – I am the boss! Am I? Lesson 3: One person does everything, the rest do nothing? Primary, Secondary 1
- UNIT 7: Responsibility – I go eco … my school takes part! Primary, Secondary 1
- Unit 9UNIT 9: Media - Media in use: I would if I could Unit 9 – Teachers’ handout 1: media in democracies Primary, Secondary 1
- Unit 9UNIT 9: Media - Media in use: I would if I could Unit 9 – Teachers’ handout 2: working with television Primary, Secondary 1
Living in democracy Vol. III
- Part 4Part 4: Power and authority UNIT 9: Government and politics Primary, Secondary 1
- Part 4Part 4: Power and authority Unit 9UNIT 9: Government and politics Lesson 1: Who is in charge? Primary, Secondary 1
- Part 4Part 4: Power and authority Unit 9UNIT 9: Government and politics Lesson 2: If you were the president Primary, Secondary 1
- Part 4Part 4: Power and authority Unit 9UNIT 9: Government and politics Lesson 3: Me and my role Primary, Secondary 1
- Part 4Part 4: Power and authority Unit 9UNIT 9: Government and politics Lesson 4: Student parliament Primary, Secondary 1
- Part 4Part 4: Power and authority Unit 9UNIT 9: Government and politics Student handout 9.1: The Kingdom of Sikkal Primary, Secondary 1
- Part 4Part 4: Power and authority Unit 9UNIT 9: Government and politics Student handout 9.2: Discussion cards Primary, Secondary 1
Taking part in democracy Vol. IV
- Part 2Part 2 - Taking part in politics: settling conflict, solving problems Unit 6: Government and politics Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 2Part 2 - Taking part in politics: settling conflict, solving problems Unit 6Unit 6: Government and politics Lesson 1: “Our most urgent problem is …” Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 2Part 2 - Taking part in politics: settling conflict, solving problems Unit 6Unit 6: Government and politics Lesson 2: Politics – how a democratic community solves its problems Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 2Part 2 - Taking part in politics: settling conflict, solving problems Unit 6Unit 6: Government and politics Lesson 3: Applying the policy cycle model Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 2Part 2 - Taking part in politics: settling conflict, solving problems Unit 6Unit 6: Government and politics Lesson 4: How can we take part? Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 2Part 2 - Taking part in politics: settling conflict, solving problems Unit 6Unit 6: Government and politics Lesson 5: Feedback session (optional) Secondary 1, Secondary 2
Exploring Children’s Rights Vol. V
- Part 1Part 1: Lesson plans Unit 9 (Primary school, Class 9) – Why must we obey rules? Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 2Part 2: Background information 8. “But that means that I have the right to have a break, doesn’t it?” – Children’s rights in the classroom Primary, Secondary 1
Teaching Democracy Vol. VI
- Chapter 6Chapter 6 - Understanding political philosophy Exercise 6.1. – Basic concepts of political thought Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Chapter 6Chapter 6 - Understanding political philosophy Exercise 6.2. – Attitudes to power5 Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Chapter 6Chapter 6 - Understanding political philosophy Exercise 6.3. – If I were a magician Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Chapter 7 – Taking part in politics Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Chapter 7Chapter 7 - Taking part in politics Exercise 7.2. – My feelings about dictatorship Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Chapter 7Chapter 7 - Taking part in politics Exercise 7.5. – We and the world Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Chapter 7Chapter 7 - Taking part in politics Exercise 7.6. – Should we take part in politics? Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Chapter 7Chapter 7 - Taking part in politics Exercise 7.7. – How does government affect your life? Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2