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Citizenship and building better college links in the community 9 February 2007 Helen Lim, Development Officer Post-16 Citizenship Support Programme. Aims of this session. Explore the benefits of citizenship in relation to building links in the community

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  1. Citizenship and building better college links in the community9 February 2007Helen Lim, Development OfficerPost-16 Citizenship Support Programme

  2. Aims of this session • Explore the benefits of citizenship in relation to building links in the community • Consider case study examples of citizenship projects that have successfully built links within communities • Discuss a range of opportunities for making citizenship links with partners in the community • Discover support available for post-16 citizenship

  3. What is citizenship? Citizenship education gives young people the knowledge, skills and understanding to play an effective role in society at local, national and international levels. It helps them to become informed, thoughtful and responsible citizens who are aware of their rights and duties. The 3 ‘C’s of citizenship: • Culture • Curriculum • Community

  4. Activity Is it ‘real’ citizenship? Do the examples really give young people an opportunity to explore social and political issues/take action?

  5. The benefits of citizenship in building community links • Engages students in active citizenship through participation in local community projects • Develops students’ understanding of ways in which national and global issues impact on localities • Students learn about how different types of organisations operate • Mutual benefits - partners benefit from a raised community profile

  6. Partners may offer… • Information • Materials • Visits • Speakers • Facilitators • Mentors and coaches • Publicity • Placements

  7. Organisations that could support citizenship activities… • Business, social or community enterprises • Local government/public services such as health/welfare, education, housing, environmental and social services, the police • Political organisations such as political parties, pressure groups • The media • Legal and financial advice agencies • Charities and voluntary bodies

  8. Case study - A college entry level course and Aylesbury Development Education Centre • Entry level students working with ADEC work on theme of global community • Link made with local Development Education Centre • Considered environmental issues, inequality and poverty • Art used to develop and present ideas to a wider audience

  9. Case study – Trainees and the Refugee Arrival Project • Young trainees tackle asylum debate • Link made with Heathrow airport • Asylum system simulation set up for students • Discussion and re-visiting a baseline assessment drew out distance travelled in terms of knowledge and opinion on this issue

  10. Case study – Sixth formers and Age Concern • An intergenerational project with Age Concern • Students and older volunteers come together to hear inputs from local speakers on topical and local issues • In structured sessions these mixed groups explored the issues and made recommendations to the visiting speakers • Disaffected students successfully re-engaged in the project using video

  11. Activity • Opportunities for making citizenship links with partners in the community

  12. Key things to bear in mind when making a citizenship community link • Try to build relationships rather than opting for one-off visits • Identify the pay-off for both parties, be clear on the purpose of the link from the outset and discuss the principles of your citizenship work • Look for opportunities that can help students become genuinely engaged in the community (Together we can) • After the activities have taken place, ensure that young people have a chance to review and reflect on their learning

  13. Free: • Training events • Regional networks • Citizenship News • Teaching & learning materials • Online forums Further information and support • Email: hlim@lsneducation.org.uk • Tel: 020 7297 9043 • Website: www.post16citizenship.org

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