Wales Citizenship

These are the guidelines for your area. The bold type indicates which content this lesson covers.

Knowledge and understanding

Social Aspect

Changing relationships in school and family.

Cultural differences, prejudice and stereotyping.

Community Aspect

Communities, diversity, justice, the law and interdependence

Democracy in Wales, the rights and responsibilities of a young citizen

Know how representatives are elected and what their roles are

Spiritual Aspect

Be aware of their character, strengths and weaknesses

Students' beliefs and values in the context of society and the media

Moral Aspect

Recognise moral issues

Know what they believe to be right and wrong

Environmental Aspect

Interdependence of global systems, effects of human development

Understand the key issues of sustainable development

Attitudes and values

Value cultural diversity, equal opportunity, respect the dignity of all

Be disciplined and take responsibility for actions and decisions

Be moved by injustice, exploitation and denial of human rights

Be committed to practical involvement in the community

Develop a sense of personal responsibility towards the environment

Skills

Communicate feelings and views confidently

Critically evaluate others' viewpoints and messages from the media

Empathise with others' experiences and feelings

Use a range of strategies to resolve conflict

Make moral judgements and resolve moral issues and dilemmas

Take part in debates and vote on issues