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Citizenship Materials
Alford Academy
'Active Citizenship'
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Is a PSE course |
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Meets SQA assessment
requirements |
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Is offered at three levels: Int.
1, Int. 2 and Higher |
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Delivers the core skills Working
with Others' and 'Problem Solving' at the same level as is awarded
for the course |
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Focuses on the three proscribed
unit areas: personal, social and vocational awareness development as
well as areas of sustainability, enterprise and environmental
education involves students in the 'Eco Schools' programme |
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Offers opportunities for
meaningful and productive industry and community links |
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Engages students in the school's
decision-making process. They are encouraged to think creatively and
are supported in implementing and realising their goals, for the
benefit of all pupils at Alford Academy |
Aims of the Course:
1. Deliver a cohesive course that promotes active
citizenship, enterprise and environmental education:
The course is being developed in line with authority recommendations, local
improvement objectives and national priorities. It is hoped that
a suitable placement con be secured through Careers Scotland to enhance
professional development and business 1 public sector links. The
Social Awareness Development unit focuses on projects that sit well with our
Eco Schools and SSSP programmes. For example, the students are
currently trying to source agreeing vendor which sells only products which
are free from artificial additives / low in fat and sugar / are 'Fair
Trade'.
2. Contribute to sustainability in our school and community:
'Active Citizenship' students are the driving force` behind the school's Eco
Schools programme and they work co operatively with other groups within the
school, assisting in the implementation of SSSP targets. (Alford
Academy is one of the pilot schools in the Sustainable Secondary Schools
Partnership.) Links are being developed with a variety of agencies so that
partnerships can be developed and expertise put to good effect.
For example, contacts with private companies and public services with an
interest in environmental management are being progressed. We
share developments and student involvement in environment and enterprise
education with the local community through newsletters, local press and
participation in community activities. We actively encourage community
involvement and consider interaction between external agencies and students
to be very important part of learning and personal development processes.
3. To provide positive, participative learning experiences
for all students involved in the varied Projects within the course and
beyond:
Students have a real say in the direction in which the course develops and
are encouraged to build on their own personal and interpersonal skills to
make a difference to the way we operate within the school and for the good
of the environment. In addition, they will take part in a work
experience placement of their choice and / or work with others to plan,
carry out and review an enterprise activity. |
