Citizenship and Modern Studies
Citizenship and modern studies
Modern studies offers knowledge and understanding of specified social and political processes. It also encourages critical thinking and the development of informed attitudes.
The following information details ways in which teachers and schools can ensure that modern studies is used to its best effect when developing education for citizenship. Because so much of the content of the subject is relevant to citizenship, the concentration here is on the process of participation and active learning.
Sharing practice
Going global
Alva Academy's links with Europe and South Africa add a global dimension to its education for citizenship.
Political animals
The National Youth Parliament Competition gives Belmont Academy pupils a framework to increase their communication skills, self-confidence and political know-how.
Agreeing to disagree
Girvan Academy debates the issues surrounding asylum seekers and learns about democracy first hand.
Bringing learning alive
Stonelaw High School asks students, 'How would you like to be taught?'