Unit 1 - AS Citizenship Studies
Identity, Rights and Responsibilities
Within the College Library there is a very good online facility called 'Issues'. Ask the Librarian how you can access these resource materials, since they provide excellent Citizenship information.
Timetable for delivery: The aim is to deliver each part of the syllabus within a two week cycle. So, for example C1 (i.e. all parts) within a two week teaching cycle. Likewise, C2 etc.
You should print off the intranet materials prior to class - taking them with you to the lesson.
[Equality & Diversity issues: C1a, C1b, C2a, C2b]
[Health issues: C2b, C3a]
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What does it mean to be British? - Prior to the delivery of C1a students should read and precis pages 1-28 of Chapter of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al. Take your precis notes to class so they can be checked at the start of the lesson.
Video Units A2 and A3 - The Citizenship Video (Who is your ideal citizen?)
C1a - Issue 1: What is a citizen and perceptions of 'being British' [Powerpoint] - [PDF Print file]
C1a(1) - 'Active Citizenship' by Dawn Oliver - Read, precis, discuss in class.
C1a(2) - The Big Society Plan - Read, precis, discuss in class.
C1a(6) - British Identity - Read, precis, discuss in class.
C1a(8) - Loss of Volunteers - Read, precis, discuss in class.
Mini-Mock Exam - In examination conditions - undertake Q1a & Q1b on page 56 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al.
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What does it mean to be British? - Prior to the delivery of C1b students should read and precis pages 28-56 of Chapter of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al. Take your precis notes to class so they can be checked at the start of the lesson.
C1b - Issue 2: How socially diverse is Britain? [Powerpoint] - [PDF Print file]
C1b(2) - Immigrant partners - Read, precis, discuss in class.
Mini-Mock Exam - In examination conditions - undertake Q2 & Q3 on page 56 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al.
Learning skills used: R&P, CT, CP, LD, LA (E&R via homework).
Some issues to discuss and think about (collect information throughout the term/year from newspapers) ...
The role of the media
Trial by media!
Are newspapers sexist?
Is the media fair or just out to sell their product?
Should the media be controlled?
Should there be a right to privacy?
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Are we all equal citizens? - Prior to the delivery of C2a students should read and precis pages 57-81 of Chapter 2 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al. Take your precis notes to class so they can be checked at the start of the lesson.
Video Unit 4B - Why Civil Liberties? - racism
C2a - Issue 1: Prejudice, discrimination and disadvantage [Powerpoint] - [PDF Print File]
C2a(2) - Row over sex change weddings - BBC News 29th Feb 2004 - Read, precis, discuss in class.
C2a(3) - Can I choose the sex of my baby? - Walton & Weybridge Informer 19th August 2005 - discuss
Mini-Mock Exam - In examination conditions - undertake Q1a & Q1b on page 98 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al.
Learning skills used: R&P, CT, CP, LD, LA (E&R via homework).
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Are we all equal citizens? - Prior to the delivery of C2b students should read and precis pages 57-81 of Chapter 2 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al. Take your precis notes to class so they can be checked at the start of the lesson.
Video Unit A7 The Citizenship Video (Are all Citizens Equal?)
C2b - Issue 2: How can discrimination and disadvantage be reduced? [Powerpoint] - [PDF Print File]
C2b(5) - Racist schools - Read, precis, discuss in class.
Mini-Mock Exam - In examination conditions - undertake Q2 & Q3 on page 98 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al.
Learning skills used: R&P, CT, CP, LD, LA (E&R via homework).
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What are my rights and responsibilities? - Prior to the delivery of C3a students should read and precis pages 99-116 of Chapter 3 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al. Take your precis notes to class so they can be checked at the start of the lesson.
Video Unit B7 Why Civil Liberties? (Sexuality)
Mini-Mock Exam - In examination conditions - undertake Q4a & Q4b on page 140 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al.
Learning skills used: R&P, CT, CP, LD, LA (E&R via homework).
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What are my rights and responsibilities? - Prior to the delivery of C3b students should read and precis pages 117-140 of Chapter 3 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al. Take your precis notes to class so they can be checked at the start of the lesson.
Mini-Mock Exam - In examination conditions - undertake Q2 & Q3 on page 140 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al.
Learning skills used: R&P, CT, CP, LD, LA (E&R via homework).
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How are my rights protected and supported? - Prior to the delivery of C4a students should read and precis pages 141-175 of Chapter 4 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al. Take your precis notes to class so they can be checked at the start of the lesson.
Video - watch the video 'Introduction to Law'
C4a(1) - Issue 1: Alternative Dispute Resolution [PowerPoint] - [PDF Print File]
C4a(4) - Students to undertake the 'Access to Justice' examination
C4a(7) - A Racist Jury - Read, Precis and Discuss (See below: 'Key Skills Options')
C4a(8) - Crime and Justice - Read, precis, discuss in class.
* iMINDMAP ACTIVITY * Students should produce, for the next lesson, an iMindmap that explains: 'Legal aid'. These should be printed off and taken to class. You should also take an electronic copy of your iMindmap on a pen drive so that you can deliver/explain your MindMap to the class.
C4a(9) - Revision Questions - Part 1 - Part 2
Mini-Mock Exam - In examination conditions - undertake Q4a & Q4b on page 204 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al.
Learning skills used: R&P, CT, CP, LD, LA (E&R via homework).
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How are my rights protected and supported? - Prior to the delivery of C4b students should read and precis pages 175-204 of Chapter 4 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al. Take your precis notes to class so they can be checked at the start of the lesson.
C4b - Issue 2: How do the courts protect my rights? [PowerPoint] - [PDF Print File]
Mini-Mock Exam - In examination conditions - undertake Q5 & Q6 on page 98 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al.
Learning skills used: R&P, CT, CP, LD, LA (E&R via homework).
...................... 'UK Supreme Court' Activity ......................
C4g - UK Supreme Court activity - read and precis the EM case study [you may also be interested in the House of Lords law report] - Use the iMindmap software to produce a list the arguments 'for' and 'against' this human rights case (take a paper copy of your iMindmap to class).
Class discussion in light of the EM case study: 'A mother has more of a right to family life than a father'.
...................... 'UK Supreme Court' Activity ......................
'Half-term homework' ...
Read and precis the governments 'Rights and Responsibilities' website - then produce an essay to 'Describe the rights and responsibilities of UK citizens'.
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... Key Skills Options ...
This is an optional part of the course since you can do 'Key Skills' in any subject - or in your Tutorials. If you wish to undertake these citizenship tasks, please discuss with your laws teacher at this stage of the course (it cannot be done retrospectively).
KS 3.1a A Racist Jury. Does it matter if a jury could be racist? How could we stop it? Key Skills 3.1a requires you to contribute to a group discussion about a complex subject.
KS 3.1b - Discuss in class undertaking these exercises. Key Skills 3.1b requires you to make a presentation about a complex subject, using at least one image to illustrate complex points.
KS 3.2 - Visit www.cjsonline.org - Read and precis this website, handing your notes to the laws Teacher Tutor. Key Skills 3.2 requires you to read and synthesis information from two extended documents about a complex subject. One of the documents should include at least one image to illustrate complex points.
KS 3.3 - Charter 88 - To undertake this key skills exercise you will need to write two different types of documents about complex subjects. One piece of writing should be an extended document and include at least one image. It is suggested that you produce a PowerPoint presentation for delivery to your class mates (possibly with an image incorporated) for Part A and an Essay (with an image) for Part B.
Learning skills used: R&P, E&R, CT, CP, LD and some LA.
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