EC Meeting Papers March 2018

UNIT BREAKDOWN AND WHAT WILL BE COVERED

Our Political Literacy Course aims to get more young people interested and engaged in politics by teaching them about the processes within politics, public speaking and debating. The skills learned on this Course enhance a student’s self-image, confidence and emotional resilience.

Unit 1

Weeks 1-2

(2 hours per week)

» What is Politics and the literacy of politics. » What is the history of politics?

» Students will also gain an understanding of the importance of voting; the roles an MP, Councillor and Trade Union play in today’s society; as well as the constitution of the British Parliament. » Britain and the International Community. » What is the EU and the UN? » Students will expand their understanding of international trade, economic co-operation and global politics as a whole during this Unit. Weeks 3-4 (2 hours per week) » How to hold parliamentary debates and speak in front of a crowd. » Presentation skills learning and confidence training. » Students will learn about alternative pathways into political engagement, such as collective bargaining and trade unionism. Weeks 5-6 (2 hours per week)

Unit 2

Unit 3

Assessments

Schools are encouraged to turn week 6 into an event where parents can see their children perform their speeches.

Each student is given a pre & post course survey to ensure growth in their political literacy. Each unit will be assessed via written exercises and a verbal presentation in week 6. Pupils prepare speeches during the Course which they will then have to deliver during the final session. They are marked on their delivery. Upon successful completion of each unit in the course, students will receive a UAS certificate from AQA.

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