CSPE shortcourse consultation

• 100 hours of learning

• Taught over 1, 2 or 3 years

• Specified at a common level

• Up to 4 short courses can

be included in the

certificate

CSPE short course

CSPE short course

Aim

The short course in CSPE aims to inform,

inspire and empower young people to

participate as active citizens in

contemporary society at local, national and

global levels based on an understanding of

human rights and social responsibilities.

Course overview

Strand 1

Rights and responsibilities (foundational strand)

Topics:

•Human dignity – the basis for human rights•Human Rights instruments•Human Rights actions (2 from list)

Strand 2

Global Citizenship

Topics:

•Sustainability •Local and global development•Effecting global change•Global citizenship actions (2 from list)

Strand 3

Exploring democracy

Topics:

•The meaning of democracy•The law and the citizen•The role of the media in a democracy•Democracy actions (2 from list)

Assessment

Reflective Journal

Action records