How can I build my skills to become an active citizen?
I can identify skills needed for active citizenship and explain how these will help me.
- Year 10
How can I build my skills to become an active citizen?
I can identify skills needed for active citizenship and explain how these will help me.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A range of specific skills are needed to be an active citizen and a changemaker.
- Skills include communication, critical thinking, analysis, evaluation, research, teamwork, confidence and resilience.
- They also include creating reasoned arguments, decision-making, advocating for others and persuasion skills.
- These skills all help active citizenship projects to be successful.
Keywords
Skills - abilities or expertise gained through practice or experience to perform tasks effectively
Active citizen - a person who actively takes responsibility, becomes involved in areas of public concern and tries to make a positive difference in their community
Changemaker - someone who wants change in the world and, by gathering knowledge and resources, makes that change happen
Common misconception
Citizenship skills are only important for politicians, activists, or people with a lot of power.
Citizenship skills are important for everyone, because even small actions help strengthen communities and make a difference. These skills help ordinary people stand up for their rights, support others and create positive change in everyday life.
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