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This module examines the foundational principles of human rights and responsibilities within the context of active citizenship. It explores human dignity, social and economic differences, key international frameworks such as the UDHR, UNCRC, and ECHR, and case studies of rights abuses. Participants engage in reflective activities, timeline creation, and planning rights-based actions to foster ethical awareness and civic engagement.
| Introduction to CSPE | ||
| Welcome to CSPE – Aims and Objectives | ||
| Understanding Active Citizenship | ||
| Human Dignity and Human Rights | ||
| What It Means to Be Human in Community | ||
| Understanding Threats to Human Dignity | ||
| Human Needs and Fundamental Rights | ||
| Understanding Social and Economic Differences | ||
| Notable Human Rights Stories | Quiz | |
| Creating a Human Rights Timeline | ||
| Human Rights Instruments | ||
| UDHR, UNCRC & ECHR Exploration | ||
| Categories and Types of Human Rights | ||
| Conflicts and Abuses of Rights – Case Studies | ||
| Rights and Corresponding Responsibilities | ||
| Initial Reflection on Rights | ||
| Planning Rights-Based Activities | ||
| Reflection on Rights Learning | ||
| In-Depth Rights Case Study | ||
| Timeline Presentation and Review | ||
| Dignity and Rights Synthesis | ||
| Preparing Small Rights Actions | ||
| Reflection on Rights Learning and Action | ||
This module examines the interconnections between human activities and ecosystems, alongside definitions and strategies for sustainable development. It addresses measuring environmental impacts, poverty, and underdevelopment through case studies and analysis. Students explore power dynamics in global affairs, evaluate sustainability initiatives, and develop personal roles in fostering global citizenship and action.
| Sustainability and Environment | ||
| Interconnections with Eco-Systems | ||
| Defining Sustainable Development | ||
| Measuring Human Environmental Impact | ||
| Sustainability Strategies Discussion | ||
| Development and Global Challenges | ||
| Poverty and Inequality Case Studies | ||
| Causes of Poverty and Underdevelopment | ||
| Local Development Effects | ||
| Power and Influence in Global Affairs | ||
| Analysing a Global Issue | ||
| Individual Role in Global Challenges | ||
| Evaluating Sustainability Initiatives | ||
| Global Engagement | ||
| Reflection on Global Citizenship | ||
| Global Action Planning | ||
| Preparing Global Action | ||
| Mid-Unit Reflection | ||
| Issue Analysis Workshop | ||
| Campaign Research | ||
| Ideas for Personal Contribution | ||
| Global Action Progress Review | ||
| Sustainability Synthesis | ||
This module examines democratic principles through civic participation, school governance, and local to national structures, with a focus on Irish and European terminology. It analyses government systems, democracy's strengths and weaknesses, legal processes, and rights such as freedom of speech. Students explore media's role in movements and engage in reflective activities and debates.
| Foundations of Democracy | ||
| Personal Influence and Civic Participation | ||
| School Decision-Making Processes | ||
| Local and National Democratic Structures | ||
| Irish and European Democratic Terminology | ||
| Comparing Government Systems | ||
| Strengths and Weaknesses of Democracy | ||
| The Law and the Citizen | ||
| Laws Affecting Daily Life | ||
| How Laws Are Made, Enforced and Evolve | ||
| Role of Courts | ||
| Freedom of Speech and Expression | ||
| Equality Legislation and Protected Characteristics | ||
| The Role of Media in Democracy | ||
| Different Media in News Generation | ||
| Media in Social, Political and Environmental Movements | ||
| Reflection on Democratic Participation | ||
| Planning Democracy Activities | ||
| Preparing Democracy Activities | ||
| Media Case Study Workshop | ||
| Law and Media Discussion | ||
| Democracy Action Progress Review | ||
| Comparing Democratic Systems Debate | ||
| Final Democracy Reflection | ||
This module examines the planning, implementation, and documentation of actions across all strands in Civil, Social, and Political Education (CSPE). It covers research, evidence collection, multimedia record creation, reflection on impacts, peer feedback, and final presentation, culminating in submission and course-wide reflection to meet classroom-based assessment requirements.
| Reviewing 3 Actions Across Strands | ||
| Detailed Action Research and Planning | ||
| Action Implementation Guidance | ||
| Evidence Collection Workshop | ||
| Structuring the Action Record | ||
| Multimedia Action Record Creation | ||
| Reflection and Impact Section | ||
| Record Draft Review and Feedback | ||
| Refining and Polishing the Record | ||
| Action Record Presentation Prep | ||
| Final Presentation and Peer Feedback | ||
| Overall Course Reflection | ||
| CBA Submission and Review | ||
| Celebration and Next Steps |
This module examines the foundational principles of human rights and responsibilities within the context of active citizenship. It explores human dignity, social and economic differences, key international frameworks such as the UDHR, UNCRC, and ECHR, and case studies of rights abuses. Participants engage in reflective activities, timeline creation, and planning rights-based actions to foster ethical awareness and civic engagement.
| Introduction to CSPE | ||
| Welcome to CSPE – Aims and Objectives | ||
| Understanding Active Citizenship | ||
| Human Dignity and Human Rights | ||
| What It Means to Be Human in Community | ||
| Understanding Threats to Human Dignity | ||
| Human Needs and Fundamental Rights | ||
| Understanding Social and Economic Differences | ||
| Notable Human Rights Stories | Quiz | |
| Creating a Human Rights Timeline | ||
| Human Rights Instruments | ||
| UDHR, UNCRC & ECHR Exploration | ||
| Categories and Types of Human Rights | ||
| Conflicts and Abuses of Rights – Case Studies | ||
| Rights and Corresponding Responsibilities | ||
| Initial Reflection on Rights | ||
| Planning Rights-Based Activities | ||
| Reflection on Rights Learning | ||
| In-Depth Rights Case Study | ||
| Timeline Presentation and Review | ||
| Dignity and Rights Synthesis | ||
| Preparing Small Rights Actions | ||
| Reflection on Rights Learning and Action | ||
This module examines the interconnections between human activities and ecosystems, alongside definitions and strategies for sustainable development. It addresses measuring environmental impacts, poverty, and underdevelopment through case studies and analysis. Students explore power dynamics in global affairs, evaluate sustainability initiatives, and develop personal roles in fostering global citizenship and action.
| Sustainability and Environment | ||
| Interconnections with Eco-Systems | ||
| Defining Sustainable Development | ||
| Measuring Human Environmental Impact | ||
| Sustainability Strategies Discussion | ||
| Development and Global Challenges | ||
| Poverty and Inequality Case Studies | ||
| Causes of Poverty and Underdevelopment | ||
| Local Development Effects | ||
| Power and Influence in Global Affairs | ||
| Analysing a Global Issue | ||
| Individual Role in Global Challenges | ||
| Evaluating Sustainability Initiatives | ||
| Global Engagement | ||
| Reflection on Global Citizenship | ||
| Global Action Planning | ||
| Preparing Global Action | ||
| Mid-Unit Reflection | ||
| Issue Analysis Workshop | ||
| Campaign Research | ||
| Ideas for Personal Contribution | ||
| Global Action Progress Review | ||
| Sustainability Synthesis | ||
This module examines democratic principles through civic participation, school governance, and local to national structures, with a focus on Irish and European terminology. It analyses government systems, democracy's strengths and weaknesses, legal processes, and rights such as freedom of speech. Students explore media's role in movements and engage in reflective activities and debates.
| Foundations of Democracy | ||
| Personal Influence and Civic Participation | ||
| School Decision-Making Processes | ||
| Local and National Democratic Structures | ||
| Irish and European Democratic Terminology | ||
| Comparing Government Systems | ||
| Strengths and Weaknesses of Democracy | ||
| The Law and the Citizen | ||
| Laws Affecting Daily Life | ||
| How Laws Are Made, Enforced and Evolve | ||
| Role of Courts | ||
| Freedom of Speech and Expression | ||
| Equality Legislation and Protected Characteristics | ||
| The Role of Media in Democracy | ||
| Different Media in News Generation | ||
| Media in Social, Political and Environmental Movements | ||
| Reflection on Democratic Participation | ||
| Planning Democracy Activities | ||
| Preparing Democracy Activities | ||
| Media Case Study Workshop | ||
| Law and Media Discussion | ||
| Democracy Action Progress Review | ||
| Comparing Democratic Systems Debate | ||
| Final Democracy Reflection | ||
This module examines the planning, implementation, and documentation of actions across all strands in Civil, Social, and Political Education (CSPE). It covers research, evidence collection, multimedia record creation, reflection on impacts, peer feedback, and final presentation, culminating in submission and course-wide reflection to meet classroom-based assessment requirements.
| Reviewing 3 Actions Across Strands | ||
| Detailed Action Research and Planning | ||
| Action Implementation Guidance | ||
| Evidence Collection Workshop | ||
| Structuring the Action Record | ||
| Multimedia Action Record Creation | ||
| Reflection and Impact Section | ||
| Record Draft Review and Feedback | ||
| Refining and Polishing the Record | ||
| Action Record Presentation Prep | ||
| Final Presentation and Peer Feedback | ||
| Overall Course Reflection | ||
| CBA Submission and Review | ||
| Celebration and Next Steps |
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