Learning Citizenship: Practical Teaching Strategies for Secondary Schools

The citizenship curriculum aims to help young people to participate more fully in society through the development of a range of relevant skills and knowledge. This book shows how a variety of teaching strategies can be used to teach citizenship skills across a range of curriculum subjects as well as in citizenship lessons. Topics covered include: developing discussion; thinking through debate; addressing controversial issues; investigating citizenship; learning through role play; working in groups; learning with simulations; and participation.