Our identity is our sense of self – the kind of person we think we are. How we see ourselves varies with circumstances. It is not unusual, for example, for a young person to appear to be two completely different people at home and school. Identity is partly a matter of personal choice, and partly a reflection of how others see and categorize us – often a problem for minority groups. In school, young people reflect on their own sense of identity and how prejudice and stereotypes can affect a person’s self-image. They develop self-confidence to deal with issues like discrimination and bullying.
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Suggestions for Identity
Educating for democracy Vol. I
- Part 1Part 1 - Understanding democracy and human rights Unit 1Unit 1 – What the concepts mean 1. Politics, democracy & 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 1. Challenges to the traditional model of citizenship Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1 - Understanding democracy and human rights Unit 3 – Educating for democracy and human rights 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 1: How to take students’ skills and knowledge into account Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 2Part 2 - Teaching democracy and human rights Unit 4Unit 4 - Guiding processes of learning and choosing forms of teaching Chapter 22. Task and key questions for guiding processes of learning and choosing forms of teaching 2 – Work file 2: Why chalk and talk is not enough, or “taught ≠ learned” and “learned ≠ applied in real life” Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 3Part 3 - Tools for teaching and learning democracy and human rights Unit 1Unit 1 - Toolbox for teachers Tool 2: Co-operative learning Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 3Part 3 - Tools for teaching and learning democracy and human rights Unit 1Unit 1 - Toolbox for teachers Tool 4: Interviewing an expert – how to collect information Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 3Part 3 - Tools for teaching and learning democracy and human rights Unit 2Unit 2 - Toolbox for students Tool 1: Worksheet for students to plan their learning schedules Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 3Part 3 - Tools for teaching and learning democracy and human rights Unit 2Unit 2 - Toolbox for students Tool 2: Worksheet for students to reflect on their 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 3: Worksheet for students to reflect on their achievement Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 3Part 3 - Tools for teaching and learning democracy and human rights Unit 2Unit 2 - Toolbox for students Tool 6: Carrying out interviews and surveys Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 3Part 3 - Tools for teaching and learning democracy and human rights Unit 2Unit 2 - Toolbox for students Tool 11: Planning and giving presentations Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 3Part 3 - Tools for teaching and learning democracy and human rights Unit 2Unit 2 - Toolbox for students Tool 14: Putting on performances 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 1: Identity – Me in my community Primary, Secondary 1
- Unit 1Unit 1: Identity – Me in my community Lesson 1: This is what I like Primary, Secondary 1
- Unit 1Unit 1: Identity – Me in my community Lesson 2: My personal symbols (coat of arms part I) Primary, Secondary 1
- Unit 1Unit 1: Identity – Me in my community Lesson 3 – This is our coat of arms (coat of arms part II) Primary, Secondary 1
- Unit 1Unit 1: Identity – Me in my community Lesson 4 – Individuals and groups Primary, Secondary 1
- Unit 2UNIT 2: Diversity and pluralism – At home in Europe Lesson 1: What is Europe? Primary, Secondary 1
- Unit 2UNIT 2: Diversity and pluralism – At home in Europe Lesson 2: I am at home in Europe (building a physical map I) Primary, Secondary 1
- Unit 2UNIT 2: Diversity and pluralism – At home in Europe Lesson 4: Europeans are different and equal Primary, Secondary 1
- Unit 3UNIT 3: Equality – Minorities and majorities Lesson 1: All different, all equal Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Unit 5UNIT 5: Rules and law – The basis of living together Lesson 3: Our new school rules Primary, Secondary 1
- Unit 5UNIT 5: Rules and law – The basis of living together Lesson 4: A campaign for our new school rules Primary, Secondary 1
- Unit 7UNIT 7: Responsibility – I go eco … my school takes part! Lesson 2: School is life: living ecology? Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Unit 7UNIT 7: Responsibility – I go eco … my school takes part! Lesson 3: How can I start to be responsible? Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Unit 7UNIT 7: Responsibility – I go eco … my school takes part! Lesson 4: How did we do – what’s the plan? Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Unit 8UNIT 8: Rights and freedom – My rights – your rights Lesson 1: Wants and needs: what is important to me? Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Unit 8UNIT 8: Rights and freedom – My rights – your rights Lesson 2: Human rights: what do they say? Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
Living in democracy Vol. III
- Part 1Part 1: Individual and community Unit 1UNIT 1: Stereotypes and prejudices Lesson 1: How others see a person Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1: Individual and community Unit 1UNIT 1: Stereotypes and prejudices Lesson 2: How differently a person can be described… Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1: Individual and community Unit 1UNIT 1: Stereotypes and prejudices Lesson 3: Stereotypes and prejudices Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1: Individual and community Unit 1UNIT 1: Stereotypes and prejudices Lesson 4: Identity – Stereotypes about me! Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1: Individual and community Unit 2UNIT 2: Equality - Are you more equal than me? Lesson 1: Differences and similarities Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 2Part 2: Taking responsibility Unit 5UNIT 5: Rights, liberties and responsibilities Lesson 1: Wishes, basic needs, human dignity and human rights Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 2Part 2: Taking responsibility Unit 6UNIT 6: Responsibility Lesson 1: Responsibilities at home Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 4Part 4: Power and authority Unit 8UNIT 8: Rules and Law Lesson 1: Good law – bad law Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
Taking part in democracy Vol. IV
- Part 1Part 1: Taking part in the community Unit 1UNIT 1: IDENTITY Lesson 1: Views on choices and identity Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1: Taking part in the community Unit 1UNIT 1: IDENTITY Lesson 2: Looking back: what choices made me the person I am? Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1: Taking part in the community Unit 1UNIT 1: IDENTITY Lesson 3: Looking forward: three choices that shape our future lives Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1: Taking part in the community Unit 1UNIT 1: IDENTITY Lesson 4: Which job suits me? Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1: Taking part in the community Unit 2UNIT 2: RESPONSIBILITY Lesson 1: Risk losing a friend – or break a rule? Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1: Taking part in the community Unit 2UNIT 2: RESPONSIBILITY Lessons 2 and 3: What would you do? Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1: Taking part in the community Unit 2UNIT 2: RESPONSIBILITY Lesson 4: What values must we share? Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1: Taking part in the community Unit 3UNIT 3: DIVERSITY AND PLURALISM Lesson 1: If I were president … Secondary 2
Exploring Children’s Rights Vol. V
- Part 1Part 1: Lesson plans Unit 1 (Primary school, Class 1) – I have a name – we have a school Primary, Secondary 1
- Part 1Part 1: Lesson plans Unit 2 (Primary school, Class 2) – Names are more than just letters! Primary
- Part 1Part 1: Lesson plans Unit 4 (Primary school, Class 4) – Our rights – our treasure Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1: Lesson plans Unit 5 (Primary school, Class 5) – We make rules for our classroom Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Part 1Part 1: Lesson plans Unit 7 (Primary school, Class 7) – Is what I want also what I need? Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
Teaching Democracy Vol. VI
- Chapter 1Chapter 1 - Building up classroom atmosphere Exercise 1.3. – Identity coat of arms Primary
- Chapter 1Chapter 1 - Building up classroom atmosphere Exercise 1.4. – A bouquet of flowers Primary
- Chapter 2Chapter 2 - Clarifying values Exercise 2.3. – Philosophy of life Secondary 2
- Chapter 3Chapter 3 - Getting to know human rights Exercise 3.5. – Wants and needs Primary, Secondary 1
- Chapter 3Chapter 3 - Getting to know human rights Exercise 3.6. – The treasure box Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Chapter 5Chapter 5 - Making justice work Exercise 5.1. – It’s not fair Primary, Secondary 1
- Chapter 6Chapter 6 - Understanding political philosophy Exercise 6.3. – If I were a magician Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
- Chapter 7Chapter 7 - Taking part in politics Exercise 7.1. – The wall of silence 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 7.3. – Questionnaire on attitudes to change Primary, Secondary 1, Secondary 2
