CITIZENSHIP
Introduction
 

The aim of pathfinders is to collate resources for a specific topic. These resources will include selections from the following, where appropriate:-

Definition

What is the Citizenship programme?
Education for Citizenship in Scotland – A Paper for Discussion and Development (2002)

“Fostering active and responsible citizens contributes to the process of developing a healthy and vibrant culture of democratic participation…  It is in the interest both of individuals and of society as a whole that the rights and responsibilities of citizenship are well understood, that young people develop the capability needed to function effectively as citizens in modern society, and that structures are provided to enable them to do so.”

Citizenship - Education for Citizenship paper

The Advisory Council of Learning and Teaching Scotland.  Website November 2000

Citizenship topics include: 

Charities
Democracy
Equal Opportunities and Cultural Diversity
Rights, Responsibilities and Behaviour
World Issues

Primary School Library Project Dewey Numbers
Education Resource Service (ERS) Books*
Education Resource Service (ERS) Videos*
Education Resource Service Web Pages
North Ayrshire Weblinks
Individual Topic Weblinks
General Websites
Contacts

Pathfinders are usually created for a specific audience, e.g. primary teachers. The objective is to minimize the amount of time required for users to locate appropriate resources.

*Please note: books/videos can only be borrowed by North Ayrshire staff