Citizenship

Study Time:

3 x 70 minute sessions

Learning Objective:

By the end of this module pupils will learn key skills about themselves and their classmates, through team problem solving models.

Overview:

Lifeskills is an experiential learning programme specifically designed to focus on developing key skills. Throughout the course pupils are taught to use a simple problem-solving model of Plan > Do > Review that can be transferred back to school.

Outcome:

Lifeskills aims to create a memorable learning experiences and provides pupils with a simple, clear strategy for tackling problem solving situations. Pupils learn that:

• Success is built on cooperation not confrontation
• Nobody plans to fail, they just fail to plan
• If you identify a problem you should propose a solution.

The course is designed to suit participants of all abilities; it promotes key skills and acts as a stepping-stone for personal development.

Curriculum Links:

KS2/P4-7:

English National Curriculum: citizenship

Scottish Curriculum: HWB 44b, HWB 01a, HWB 12a, HWB 19a

Curriculum links – KS3/S1-3:

English National Curriculum: PHSE, ECM Agenda

Scottish Curriculum: HWB 3: 01a, HWB 3: 08a, HWB 4: 01a, HWB 4: 08a.