What can effective change look like?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what the key features of effective change are and why it is important for society.
Key learning points
- Effective change addresses root causes, is strategically planned, sustainable and has a lasting impact.
- It enhances quality of life and strengthens communities by tackling critical issues and delivering meaningful outcomes.
- The women's suffrage movement exemplified effective change by creating a more equitable society.
- Community policing shows how effective change can build trust and reduce crime.
- Housing improvements, such as safer homes, demonstrate how effective change can address social inequalities.
Keywords
Change - the process of becoming different or making something different
Effective change - this is when an event or change happens which achieves its goal, makes a difference for the better and has a lasting effect
Common misconception
Effective change only happens through large, dramatic actions or protests and smaller efforts don't make a difference.
Effective change can happen in many ways. While protests like those led by the women's suffrage movement can bring attention to important issues, smaller actions, like community policing, can also lead to significant and lasting change.
Teacher tip
Use an example from your school or local community about how effective change has taken place. This could have been the result of a school council campaign, a survey or focus group, or a community action.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select committees allow people to help shape policies and contribute to .
Q2.What is the name of the process in which select committees investigate government activities and policies?
Q3.The Government must respond to a select committee's findings by writing a ...
Q4.Put the name of this group in the correct order.
Q5.Match the start of each sentence with its ending.
voice is heard in Parliament.
might include written submission or oral testimony.
way to give evidence to select committees.
Q6.It is important that everyone gets a right to give evidence to select committees, including .
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word with its correct definition.
the process of becoming different or making something different
getting the results you want in a way that works well and is efficient
something becoming different because it achieves its goal and lasts
Q2.Effective change addresses __________ problems and focuses on solving the main causes, not just the surface issues.
Q3.Which of the following is an example of effective change?
Q4.A new approach to community policing in Camden, New Jersey, has shown that effective change can build trust and crime in neighbourhoods.
Q5.What was the main impact of the women's suffrage movement?
Q6.Which of the following statements are true?
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